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Katia
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"This chapter on Davy introduced me to several other people: poets, scientists, philosophers. The gas experiments were particularly disturbing! The field of chemistry replaces alchemy as elements are separated, studied, discovered. Really revolutionary. Davy blazes a trail for chemistry; broadens its scope. Man’s search for answers to the universe, meaning, continue to push God aside, yet… can’t get rid of Him!" — Jul 28, 2026 05:18PM
"This chapter on Davy introduced me to several other people: poets, scientists, philosophers. The gas experiments were particularly disturbing! The field of chemistry replaces alchemy as elements are separated, studied, discovered. Really revolutionary. Davy blazes a trail for chemistry; broadens its scope. Man’s search for answers to the universe, meaning, continue to push God aside, yet… can’t get rid of Him!" — Jul 28, 2026 05:18PM
Katia
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"Finished Yarmuk.
Detailed the first 4 caliphs and the expansion of Islam across North Africa. I didn’t know that this area had been pretty heavily “Christian” before Islamic expansion. It gets that moniker for being part of the Roman Empire. Really interesting history covered here, as well as looking at the explanation for WHY from both POVs. Slavery, making $$c and conquest are main/recurring topics." — Jun 14, 2026 05:42PM
"Finished Yarmuk.
Detailed the first 4 caliphs and the expansion of Islam across North Africa. I didn’t know that this area had been pretty heavily “Christian” before Islamic expansion. It gets that moniker for being part of the Roman Empire. Really interesting history covered here, as well as looking at the explanation for WHY from both POVs. Slavery, making $$c and conquest are main/recurring topics." — Jun 14, 2026 05:42PM
Katia
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"[Reading as part of Hillsdale online course]
Chapter 8– A fair view of slavery’s development in America (specifically the South) and eventual stubborn entrenchment by the mid 1830s. Accurately compared to Europe’s feudal system. After that, polite discussion became near impossible. Goes to show that greed and love of money/commerce do not lead to good ends. Surprised at how proslavery arguments mirrored Marxism" — Jul 14, 2026 12:22PM
"[Reading as part of Hillsdale online course]
Chapter 8– A fair view of slavery’s development in America (specifically the South) and eventual stubborn entrenchment by the mid 1830s. Accurately compared to Europe’s feudal system. After that, polite discussion became near impossible. Goes to show that greed and love of money/commerce do not lead to good ends. Surprised at how proslavery arguments mirrored Marxism" — Jul 14, 2026 12:22PM
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