EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 28 MIN
The Silence That Built Civilization
from Brain Candy Daily · host Podcaster
Before the 15th century, almost everyone who read, read out loud — and the shift to silent reading didn't just change libraries, it rewired how humans think, argue, and even experience their own inner lives. Today we're digging into how a quirk of medieval manuscript formatting accidentally created the modern concept of a private self. If last week's refrigerator revelation rattled you, buckle up — this one gets personal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Before the 15th century, almost everyone who read, read out loud — and the shift to silent reading didn't just change libraries, it rewired how humans think, argue, and even experience their own inner lives. Today we're digging into how a quirk of medieval manuscript formatting accidentally created the modern concept of a private self. If last week's refrigerator revelation rattled you, buckle up — this one gets personal.
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