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How Horses Shaped History & The Surprising Upside of Laziness – SYSK Choice

September 19, 2026·46 min·5-min readconversationalself improvement
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This episode of Something You Should Know explores three surprising topics: the hidden dangers of cash, the profound historical impact of horses on human civilization, and the counterintuitive power of strategic laziness to boost creativity and productivity. Host Mike Carruthers guides

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Timothy Winegard

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Timothy WinegardTodd McElroy

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The Horse, A Galloping History of Humanityby Timothy WinegardThe Science of Laziness, Achieving More by Doing Lessby Todd McElroy

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Monarch

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Vinted

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Ancient HistoryHabitsHistory Of ScienceMental HealthPersonal FinanceProductivityScientific MethodSelf Improvement

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