『How You Were Fooled』のカバーアート

How You Were Fooled

How You Were Fooled

著者： Misty Liebisch
無料で聴く

このコンテンツについて

 Every day, we take in countless facts, ideas, and beliefs—many of which we assume to be true. But what if some of them were never true at all? How You Were Fooled dives into the myths, misconceptions, and media manipulations that have shaped our understanding of the world. Each short, engaging episode reveals a common belief that turned out to be false, showing how misinformation spreads and how we can learn to think critically.Misty Liebisch 個人的成功 自己啓発
エピソード
  • 6: The Great Wall of China Is Visible from Space

    6: The Great Wall of China Is Visible from Space
    2025/05/05
    This episode debunks one of the most popular myths in pop culture: the belief that the Great Wall of China is the only man-made object visible from space. We explore how this misconception began—dating back to the 18th century—and how it spread through textbooks, media, and romanticized storytelling. In reality, astronauts and NASA confirm that the Great Wall is not visible to the naked eye from space due to its narrow width and color blending with the natural landscape. Instead, city lights, airports, and large dams are more easily visible from orbit. The episode highlights the importance of verifying information and being cautious of “facts” that sound impressive but are actually false.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    5 分
  • 5: Einstein and His Math Struggles – Did He Really Fail Math in School

    5: Einstein and His Math Struggles – Did He Really Fail Math in School
    2025/04/17
    The popular belief that Albert Einstein failed math in school is a myth. In reality, Einstein was exceptionally gifted in mathematics from a young age—mastering algebra, geometry, and even calculus before the age of 15. The myth likely originated from a 1935 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! article, combined with mistranslations of grading systems. In Switzerland, the highest grade was a “6,” but when Einstein received this score, it was misread as a failing mark due to confusion with the German system. Einstein did struggle with rigid schooling and rote memorization, which led some to label him a poor student. However, in math and physics, he was consistently ahead of his peers. This myth persists because it's comforting and inspirational—a reminder that even geniuses can struggle. But in truth, Einstein never failed math. He was, and remains, one of the greatest scientific minds in history.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分
  • 4: Napoleon Wasn’t That Shor

    4: Napoleon Wasn’t That Shor
    2025/04/10
    Napoleon Bonaparte is famously remembered as a short man with a big ego, but historical records show he was actually around 5'6" to 5'7"—average height for a Frenchman in his time. The belief that he was unusually short came from a combination of measurement confusion (French vs. British units) and British wartime propaganda. British cartoonists exaggerated his height to mock and undermine him during France’s conflicts with Britain, creating a lasting public image of Napoleon as a “tiny tyrant.” This stereotype stuck, eventually evolving into the term “Napoleon complex.” The episode reveals how propaganda, repetition, and powerful imagery can distort historical truth, reminding us to question what we’ve long believed—especially when it sounds like the perfect story. In reality, Napoleon’s small stature was just a big myth.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    4 分

How You Were Fooledに寄せられたリスナーの声

カスタマーレビュー：以下のタブを選択することで、他のサイトのレビューをご覧になれます。

Audible.co.jp

Amazon.co.jp
レビューはまだありません。