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Alli Roper

Did you forget your world history, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot (or never learned it in the first place) and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes foundational world history and makes it approachable and concise. As a former teacher, Alli Roper wants to remind us of the world's foundational, basic history so we can have the context we need think historically about current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes are published once or twice a month, and consist of 101 episodes (100-ish year deep dives into various countries), Know Before You Go episodes (brief histories for highly-traveled spots), and pretty much any other world-related topic that you wish you'd been taught in history class.

Wiser World

This episode covers eleven common cognitive biases, giving real-life examples and ideas for how to combat them. We talk about anchoring bias, effort bias, egocentric bias, hindsight bias, optimism and pessimism biases, recency bias, confirmation bias, present bias, scarcity bias, and urgency bias. 

For extra resources (like a printable PDF) to further your study, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.com/wiserworldpocast. 

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Transcript for this episode. 

This episode is sponsored by Quince and K12 Powered Schools. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠quince.com/wiserworld⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to ⁠K12.com/WISERWORLD ⁠ to learn more about K-12 Powered Schools.

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58. Recognizing Cognitive Bias: The Hidden Shortcuts in Our Minds

In this Know Before You Go episode, we cover a basic history of Switzerland for those who want to travel there. We answer these questions and many more: What makes Switzerland so unique? Where is it located and what is the weather like? How is the government structure so one-of-a-kind? What foods are famous in Switzerland? What festivals and traditions do they have? What is a brief history of Switzerland for those who want an overview? What are some cultural norms and rules to follow? What are some tips and tricks for tourists to know before traveling to Switzerland? We’ll dive into these questions and many more in today’s Know Before You Go episode, A Brief Intro to Switzerland.

This episode is sponsored by Quince and K12 Powered Schools. Go to ⁠⁠⁠quince.com/wiserworld⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Go to K12.com/WISERWORLD to learn more about K-12 Powered Schools.

For extra resources to further your study, head to ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠.

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The transcript for this episode is found here.

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57. A Brief Intro to SWITZERLAND - Know Before You Go

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1980 to 2025, designed for those who know little to nothing about Iran. This addition has been updated and improved heavily from the 2022 edition. 

If you'd like a downloadable PDF with a timeline/outline of this episode, go to Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. You can pay for it a la carte for $3, or sign up to be a $5 or $10 Patreon supporter and receive the PDF, more resources, and ad-free episodes for all Wiser World episodes!

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Sources used in the making of this episode: ⁠Source List⁠

⁠Transcript for this episode. 

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56. Updated: Iran 101 - Part 3

A concise, foundational history of Iran from 1950s through the 1979/1980 Revolution, designed for those who know little to nothing about Iran's history. 

If you'd like a downloadable PDF with a timeline/outline of this episode, go to Patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. You can pay for it a la carte for $3, or sign up to be a $5 or $10 Patreon supporter and receive the PDF, more resources, and ad-free episodes for all Wiser World episodes.

*Note: I make an error in stating that there are 10,000 Jews that whittle down to 9,000. The actual number is 100,000 (not 10,000).* Additionally, I mention that the Quran is the works and sayings of the Prophet Muhammed, but Muslims believe the Quran to be the word of God, revealed to the Prophet Muhammed. 

This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit ⁠airwavemedia.com⁠ to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. 

Sources used in the making of this episode: ⁠Source List⁠

⁠Transcript⁠ for this episode.

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55. Encore: Iran 101 - Part 2

A concise, foundational history of Iran from the late 1800s to mid-1950s made for those who know little to nothing about Iranian history. 

For a FREE downloadable PDF outline of this episode, go to patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast. If you are not a Patreon member, you may have to sign in, but you do not have to pay for this one.

*Correction: When discussing the AIOC (Anglo Iranian Oil Company)'s revenue, I say 40 million dollars, but I what I meant is 40 million euros. 

This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit ⁠airwavemedia.com⁠ to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. 

You can also support the podcast through ⁠Patreon⁠.

Sources used in the making of this episode: ⁠Source List⁠

⁠Transcript ⁠for this episode.

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54. Encore: Iran 101 - Part 1

In this Know Before You Go episode, we cover a basic history of Portugal for those who want to travel there. We answer these questions and many more: Before you travel to Portugal, what do you need to know? What makes Portugal so unique? Where is it located, what is the weather like? What is the government structure? What is the food culture? What is a brief history of Portugal so you have a basic understanding before you go? What are some cultural norms? What are some tips and tricks for tourists to know when traveling to Portugal? 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to ⁠⁠quince.com/wiserworld⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

Sign up for my email newsletter at ⁠⁠https://wiserworld.com/⁠

The transcript for this episode is found here.

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53. A Brief Intro to PORTUGAL - Know Before You Go

In this episode I explain nine common logical fallacies, and give examples so we can thinking more intelligently in this ever-polarized political climate. This is companion to episode 35, "Recognizing Logical Fallacies for Better Critical Thinking" which aired on December 27th, 2023.

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to ⁠quince.com/wiserworld⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to ⁠Patreon⁠.

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52. Becoming a Better Thinker (More Logical Fallacies Everyone Should Know)

This episode explains the basic concepts of the Passover tradition and Seder meal for those who know little to knowing about it and want a foundation of knowledge to build on. 

Special thanks for my friends Merav and Debbi for their contributions to this episode! 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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51. Understanding Passover: History, Traditions, and the Meaning Behind the Meal

Three philosophical lessons I've learned from Cuban history and am integrating into my personal life. 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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50. Humanizing History: Lessons Learned from Cuba

In this episode we take Cuba's history from 1959 to 2025, giving a high-level look at Cuba for those who know little to nothing about it and would like foundational understanding. 

Questions we answer: How did Fidel Castro become the most powerful man in Cuba? What happened to private land and business after the Cuban Revolution? How did the U.S. respond to all the changes? What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and why did it fail? What was the Cuban Missile Crisis, and why was it important? What were the different waves of Cuban exile migrations? How did Cuba respond to the fall of the Soviet Union? What is the Special Period in Cuba, and how did ordinary Cubans adapt to survive? How did people flee Cuba in the 1990s? What was the Wet Foot, Dry Foot policy, and how did it affect Cuban migration? Who took over after Fidel Castro? How did President Obama change relations between the US and Cuba? How do President Trump’s policies affect Cuba? How did the Covid-19 Pandemic affect Cuba and what is Cuba like today? We’ll answer these questions and many more in today’s episode Cuba 101: part 3 of 3. 

This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to quince.com/wiserworld for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 

For extra resources to further your study, head to Patreon.
The transcript for this episode is found here.
Sources used in making this episode found here. 
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This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to learn about other fantastic history and education-centric shows that are created for curious, thoughtful people. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.
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58. Recognizing Cognitive Bias: The Hidden Shortcuts in Our Minds

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