23: W. H. R. Rivers, Polymaths, and the Disappearance of Useful Arts

Narratives w/Will Jarvis - A podcast by Will Jarvis

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In this episode, we discuss whether or not there are more, or fewer polymaths today than in the past, using the example of W. H. R. Rivers, an English anthropologist who also made contributions in neurology, and psychiatry.