Episode 246: Venn Diagram of Confusion

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Episode 246: Venn Diagram of Confusion

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Nov 10, 2015

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TOPIC: Medieval or Renaissance?

This week, Dan and Merlin start out by helping listeners learn to identify the subtle differences between all things Renaissance and Medieval.

The remainder of the show is split between an in-depth introduction to the Plex media ecosystem, and a philosophical and practical meditation on choosing how to spend a given day.

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Nov 10, 2015

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Episode 246: Venn Diagram of Confusion

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