Episode #10: “Echoes of the Past: What History Can Teach Us Today” Ft: Carlos Sosa

In this episode of Fish On Air, Mati and Dom kick things off with their usual life updates and a round of uplifting good-news stories, from a record-breaking Beaver Supermoon to new bat species in the Philippines and the discovery of an ancient Arctic rhino. In Segment 2, they explore how major historical events, like the fall of the Roman Empire, the Industrial Revolution, the Dust Bowl, and the Cold War, continue to mirror the challenges we face today, from climate change to AI. The episode concludes with an interview featuring civil engineer and author Carlos Sosa, who discusses the cycles of empires, the lessons history offers modern democracies, and the wisdom younger generations can carry forward.

About Carlos Sosa:

Carlos Sosa is a civil engineer and author who graduated from MIT and has written extensively on history, society, and political evolution. His book Mamut explores the rise and decline of empires, drawing parallels to modern nations and democratic systems. With a background that bridges technical expertise and historical research, Sosa examines how patterns from the past can guide more resilient decision-making in the present.

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