452: The Brotherhood is Broken
Summary
Hank and John Green discuss John’s shingles, the nature of grief, and whether the universe’s entropy implies a divine plan. They answer listener questions about human instincts, the French influence on American food, and traditions for the Indy 500. The episode concludes with John recounting AFC Wimbledon’s season finale and Hank sharing news on new ion engine technology for Mars missions.
Topics discussed
Intro, shingles, and gratitude for suffering
Entropy, the universe, and the afterlife
Jesus as a historical figure and apostle jokes
Human instincts, disgust, and the gut brain
French food names and American cuisine
Indy 500 traditions and the corn race
Why music gives us goosebumps
Being the top result for your name
AFC Wimbledon and avoiding relegation
Ion engines for Mars travel and outro
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