Osborne, Gardner Goldsmith and I continue our once-a-month listener participation live show where we discuss our recent shows, projects, challenges, investigations, etc...Discussed:-What is archeology?-What are crypto-archeology and pseudo-archeology?-The short history of archeology-Why is archeology important? It is incredibly valuable to the narrative of history, if it works, if there is accurate methodology-processual archaeology-What are our biases, experiences, interests?-Can we produce a reasonable doubt, at least open a door into the idea that it might be worth exploring alternative, or even counter-mainstream archeological theories?-BOOK: Disciplined Minds , A Critical Look at Salaried Professionals and the Soul-Battering System That Shapes Their Lives, by Jeff Schmidt-Golbekli Tepe, a bizarre archeological find that dates back 7000-8000 years before the pyramids-The Ancient Astronaut theory: confirmation bias, straw men, unfalsifiable -Graham Hancock, anthropological connections-Egyptology-Sanitized history-Problems with the Age of Exploration narrative-The conspiracy lensFull Video: Coming SoonLook Closer:Brett's Show Notes Folder - https://www.evernote.com/pub/brettveinotte/crypto-archeologyWhat is Archeology? - http://www.saa.org/ForthePublic/Resources/EducationalResources/ForEduca…Franz Boas - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_BoasCultural Relativism - http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/cultural-relativism.htmProcessual Archaeology - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Processual_archaeologyCultural Evolutionism - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_evolutionismGobekli Tepe - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6bekli_TepeLiberty Conspiracy - http://libertyconspiracy.com/
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