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Read This Today

Manchoon Samchoon

Many great books hold wisdom that feels more relevant than ever, yet they can often be overlooked. "Read This Today" is dedicated to restoring these vital conversations. In each episode, we select a book that matters, unpack its crucial insights, and explore its urgent relevance in the 21st century. If you"re seeking to understand the present through the lens of the past, find clarity amidst chaos, or simply engage with ideas that can reshape your perspective, this podcast is for you. Let"s uncover

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00:36:53

Dangun Sinhwa – Korea's Mythic Origins

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2025/06/10

Explore the foundational myth of Dangun, the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom traditionally established in 2333 BCE. Learn the captivating story of Hwanung, the son of the Heavenly Lord, the perseverance of the bear (Ungnyeo) who became a woman, and the birth of Dangun Wanggeom.Recorded in texts like the 13th-century Samguk Yusa, the Dangun myth is far more than just an ancient tale. It serves as a cornerstone of Korean identity, deeply tied to the concept of a single ethnic

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00:23:07

The Cloud Dream of the Nine: Illusion, Enlightenment,...

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2025/06/09

Journey into The Cloud Dream of the Nine (Kuunmong), a 17th-century Korean masterpiece by Kim Man-jung. This philosophical frame tale follows Hsing-chen, a Buddhist monk dissatisfied with ascetic life, who dreams of worldly success.In his vivid dream, he's reborn as Shao-yu, achieving immense power, wealth, and marrying eight beautiful women—the idealized Confucian path. Yet, the novel asks: is this truly fulfilling? Blending Chinese literary traditions with profound introspection, it explores

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00:43:07

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms Part 2: Warlords...

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2025/06/08

Step back into the turbulent world of Luo Guanzhong's The Romance of the Three Kingdoms as we explore the chaotic era that followed the fall of the tyrannical Dong Zhuo. With the imperial capital of Luoyang destroyed and the emperor's authority weakened, ambitious warlords across China rose to carve out their own territories from the dying Han dynasty. This episode focuses on the intense power struggles of this fragmented period.We trace the strategic rise of Cao Cao, initially joining a plot

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00:21:59

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Part 1: The Seeds...

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2025/06/08

Embark on an epic journey into the collapse of a dynasty in this first episode of our series on Luo Guanzhong's *The Romance of the Three Kingdoms*. We delve into the final turbulent years of the **Eastern Han Dynasty**, a period marked by internal decay and widespread suffering. The central government weakened dramatically, largely due to the increasing power of **eunuchs** who controlled the court and ignored loyal ministers.This corruption and neglect created fertile ground for rebellion,

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00:22:20

⚔️ The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

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2025/06/07

Step into the legendary world of *The Romance of the Three Kingdoms*! Based on the acclaimed Martin Palmer translation for Penguin Classics, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of Luo Guanzhong's epic novel. Journey through a period of dramatic change in Chinese history, from the **disintegration of the Han dynasty** (c. AD 168-280) to the rise of the three rival states of **Wei, Shu, and Wu**.Explore the lives and struggles of unforgettable characters: the virtuous leader **Xuande (Liu

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00:21:53

The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History

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2025/06/07

Step inside the turbulent history of the Korean peninsula since its thoughtless division at the end of World War II. This podcast episode draws on Don Oberdorfer's "The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History," offering an insightful look at decades of conflict, negotiation, and the enduring struggle for supremacy between the North and South.Explore how these two halves of an ancient people have grappled with each other and dealt with the powerful forces around them—China, Japan, Russia,

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01:29:49

The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History (extended)

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2025/06/07

Step inside the turbulent history of the Korean peninsula since its thoughtless division at the end of World War II. This podcast episode description draws on Don Oberdorfer's "The Two Koreas: A Contemporary History", offering an insightful look at decades of conflict, negotiation, and the enduring struggle for supremacy between the North and South.Explore how the two halves of this ancient people have grappled with each other and dealt with the powerful forces around them—China, Japan, Russia, and

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00:16:04

Hobbes: Leviathan

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2025/06/07

Step into the foundational philosophy of Thomas Hobbes with this episode exploring key ideas from his monumental work, **Leviathan (1660)**. Hobbes embarks on a systematic analysis of the **Commonwealth**, envisioning it as an **artificial man**. He meticulously examines its components: the **matter and artificer (man)**, its creation through **covenants**, the absolute **rights and power of the sovereign**, and the factors contributing to its **preservation or dissolution**. The book is structured

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00:16:47

Locke on Government, Property, and Toleration

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2025/06/07

This episode delves into the foundational political thought of John Locke, exploring excerpts from his influential works, *Two Treatises of Government* and *A Letter Concerning Toleration*. Published together in a Yale University Press volume, these writings have endured for over three centuries, translated into major languages, and remain central to modern Western political argument.We begin with the **First Treatise**, where Locke systematically refutes Sir Robert Filmer's patriarchal theory of

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00:17:31

Rousseau: Social Contract and Political Writings

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2025/06/07

Step into the profound world of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's later political thought with this episode, exploring key texts from **"(Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) Jean-Jacques Rousseau_ Victor Gourevitch (ed.) - The Social Contract and other later political writings"**.This episode delves into Rousseau's major constructive political writings, including excerpts from **"Of the Social Contract"**, the **"Discourse on Political Economy"**, and **"Considerations on the Government of

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00:11:16

Educated: An Overview

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2025/06/02

Explore excerpts from Tara Westover's memoir, Educated, which chronicles her extraordinary journey from an isolated upbringing on a mountain in Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University. Growing up in a survivalist family, Westover details a life largely cut off from mainstream society, marked by her father's distrust of the government and the medical establishment, strict religious beliefs, and lack of formal education. The memoir delves into harrowing family dynamics, including

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00:15:35

Unmasking American Segregation - The Color of Law

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2025/06/02

Forget the idea that racial segregation in America is simply the result of private choices or preferences. This episode delves into the argument that segregation was, in fact, created and maintained by explicit government policies and actions at the federal, state, and local levels. Drawing on a forgotten history, we explore how programs from public housing construction to federal mortgage insurance were designed and implemented to ensure neighborhoods were racially separate.Discover how the

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00:24:38

💸 The Simple Path to Wealth

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2025/06/02

Unlock the secrets to building wealth with this overview based on JL Collins' acclaimed book, "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life". Originally inspired by letters to his daughter, this book, and our discussion, cut through the jargon and complexity of personal finance to reveal a refreshingly simple approach.Discover the core principles: why avoiding debt is crucial, the power of spending less than you earn, and how to effectively

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00:21:13

The Gospel Comes with a House Key

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2025/06/01

Discover a powerful vision of hospitality that is far removed from mere entertaining. In this episode, we explore Rosaria Butterfield's transformative book, The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World. Learn how radically ordinary hospitality is defined not by flawless execution but by using your Christian home in a daily way that seeks to make strangers neighbors, and neighbors family of God.In a culture facing a crisis of loneliness,

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00:21:23

Mastering the Market: Benjamin Graham's Intelligent...

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2025/05/31

Welcome to an essential overview of Benjamin Graham's seminal work, The Intelligent Investor. This episode distills the timeless principles of value investing, offering practical counsel for the layman investor focused on fundamental principles and the crucial attitudes for success, rather than fleeting market techniques.We begin by clarifying the all-but-forgotten distinction between investment and speculation. Graham defines an investment operation as one promising safety of principal and an

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00:29:23

Measure What Matters

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2025/05/31

Are you looking for a simple yet powerful way to drive performance, align your team, and achieve ambitious goals? Dive into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with insights drawn from John Doerr's influential book, "Measure What Matters". This episode breaks down the core message of OKRs and how they can transform organizations of all sizes.Discover how OKRs provide the F.A.C.T.S. — the five superpowers of this goal-setting system, as described by John Doerr:Focus: OKRs

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00:16:39

Paul Collier's "The Future of Capitalism"

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2025/05/31

Capitalism is in crisis. Paul Collier, renowned economist and author, argues that while capitalism is the only system capable of delivering mass prosperity, it has derailed since the 1980s, becoming a business culture stripped of ethics and generating new mass anxieties.In this episode, we delve into Collier's book, The Future of Capitalism, which provides a forthright diagnosis and pragmatic remedies for these anxieties. Discover the key divisions tearing societies apart: the spatial divide

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00:27:49

Darrell Huff's "How to Lie with Statistics"

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2025/05/31

In a world awash with data, statistics often feel like the bedrock of truth. But as Darrell Huff revealed in his classic book, "How to Lie with Statistics," numbers can be artfully manipulated to sensationalize, inflate, confuse, or oversimplify, even while being technically correct. This episode dives into Huff's essential guide, exploring his core warning: don't blindly trust statistics. The book isn't meant to teach deception, but to arm honest individuals with the knowledge

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00:16:14

Nick Lane's The Vital Question

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2025/05/31

Join us as we discuss Nick Lane's The Vital Question, a groundbreaking exploration into the origins and evolution of complex life. Why did simple life forms dominate Earth for so long before complexity arose? Lane challenges the traditional "primordial soup" idea, arguing that the key lies in energy, specifically the power harnessed in alkaline hydrothermal vents at the dawn of life and later amplified by mitochondria. Does understanding energy constraints help predict what life might

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00:15:12

How to Know a Person

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2025/05/31

Feeling disconnected and unseen in today's fragmented world? David Brooks's acclaimed book, 'How to Know a Person,' offers a vital guide to overcoming this 'vast emotional, relational, and spiritual crisis'. This episode explores the art of seeing others deeply and being deeply seen by becoming an 'Illuminator'—someone who makes others feel valued, heard, and understood.Brooks presents this as a learnable craft, teaching practical skills like being a 'loud

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