This film was first broadcast: 2018
On July 4th 2003 'The Guru Of Love' singer/songwriter and producer Barry White died of a cardiac arrest at just 58 years of age. A self-taught pianist who couldn't read music, he rose from the tough streets of Los Angeles to become a 100-million-album-selling superstar whose deep-voiced soul music became the seduction theme of the 1970's. Not only was the star dedicated to his music, he was also a doting father to his eight children, but for much of his life he was plagued with ill health. In this episode, leading forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter, investigates the star's medical history to try get to the bottom of what caused his untimely death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the greatest thing about history?
There is no easy answer to this question. However, there are three main points to consider when thinking about learning. The first is to realize that knowledge can be power. Second, knowledge can be cumulative. Third, we must appreciate how quickly knowledge changes.
Knowledge is power. It allows us to make better decisions, and improve our lives. Perfect information would make it easy to make informed decisions. We would always do exactly what we wanted without worrying about whether it was right or wrong.
Knowledge, although it is power, is also cumulative. This means that knowledge is not only powerful, but also cumulative. As time passes, we become smarter and smarter. Knowledge accumulates.
Now, let's look at the third point. Although knowledge is cumulative it doesn't remain static for very long. Knowledge is ever-changing. Scientists are constantly discovering new facts, theories, or ways to think. Every day, new discoveries are made.
Technology allows us to quickly access knowledge, and is crucial for our culture. Technology allows us to store huge amounts of data electronically and share it with millions around the globe.
Globalization has changed how we think about technology. Globalization is the process by which ideas and products spread across borders. Globalization means that knowledge is accessible anywhere.
The internet allows anyone to access information any where in the world. Everybody can read books and watch movies. They can also listen to music, play games, or surf the internet. All these activities require knowledge.
Knowledge is becoming more accessible but also more specialized. If you search online for advice on health, finance or business, you will find hundreds of thousands of sites offering information about topics such as cooking, travel, sport, or business. These websites provide information on just about every topic.
If you want to buy a car online, however, you will likely only find a few dozen websites that provide automotive-related services. Instead of thousands of sites covering every possible topic, there will be only a handful of sites that are focused on cars.
Experts in particular fields have the ability to share and create value. This is why experts in these areas are so popular. Experts often have an in-depth knowledge of a subject. They're also able to produce high-quality content that's targeted toward their specific audience.
Consumers will appreciate this specialization because they won't have to go through tons of irrelevant information. Instead, they can concentrate on a few sites that have lots of useful content.
Experts also have the advantage of specialization. They can build strong businesses around this expertise. If someone purchases a book, they expect the author to be an expert in his field and to present a clear and concise explanation. He wants to be confident that the author understands his message.
An expert who does not specialize risks losing out to potential customers who expect him be knowledgeable.
Specialization isn't limited to just one area. Many of us today are specialists in many areas. One might be an accountant, lawyer, doctor, teacher, or other specialist. But we're also likely to be a parent, spouses, friends, and fans.
Experts say it is common to specialize.
How do you become an expert on multiple subjects? The answer is simple: practice. It's necessary to work hard to learn. And when you make progress, you keep going until you reach a level where people recognize your expertise.
Many industries today are dedicated to helping others accomplish this goal. There are many courses, workshops, seminars and conferences that teach people how quickly to acquire knowledge.
What are three things that you can learn from the past?
There are many examples in history of how we can learn from our failures. We can apply them to today's business challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth.
We have learned from the past that there are always other ways to do things. There are always people out there who think outside the box and take risks that make them stand out.
History also shows us that it's often the underdogs who succeed. Look back at the times when an underdog won.
Take a look back at the past to learn from it and make improvements for the future. Learn from the failures and successes of others.
These lessons will help you increase your success rate.
What can we learn from Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln said, "I am slow to learn; very quick to forget."
He understood how important it is to keep learning. He also knew that there would come an occasion when he would need the ability to abandon old habits and learn new ones.
This is true for our businesses as well. We will hit roadblocks sometimes, and get stuck in unproductive ruts no matter how many times we plan for our success.
It's important to keep learning and growing. If we are to achieve the pinnacle, we must keep learning.
Lincoln had the right attitude. He knew that he could improve his business' effectiveness, but he couldn’t stop learning.
There are two types: entrepreneurs. Two types of entrepreneurs exist: those who stay busy and those with smart ideas.
Those who stay active focus on growing their business. They work on marketing strategies, product development, customer service, and other daily tasks.
Although they may feel they have achieved something significant, they often miss the mark. Unless these entrepreneurs are also focused on staying smarter, they won't achieve sustainable growth.
What sets successful entrepreneurs apart from ordinary ones? The ability to adapt quickly and to change circumstances.
Entrepreneurs are successful because they look for ways of improving their products and services in the face of challenges.
On the other hand, average entrepreneurs cling to outdated methods that no longer work. They refuse to change course until their business fails.
To be successful, you have to master both the art and skill of self-reflection.
What lessons can be learned from history?
These are the three most important lessons that history has taught us. First, you must do it yourself when you change the world. The second is to ensure that people are ready to accept change in their lives. Third, you can't change the past without changing the future.
The first lesson is to recognize that there are two options for changing the world. One is fight for it. It is easy to lose sight of why you started a fight in the first place when you are focusing on winning.
Although you cannot control the reactions of people to your ideas, you can control how they are presented. If you try to convince someone, you will fail. If you want to inspire others to act, you will succeed.
Every great movement began with someone who had an idea and decided that they would act on it. It doesn't matter if you're trying to create change or react to it. These are the rules that will help you make an impact.
Second, we have the ability to choose. Either we wait for the right circumstances to unfold or we can make them happen. This means that we have to decide what kind life we want. Do we expect someone else to let us live? Do we want to control our destiny?
I think we're living a golden time right now. There's more opportunity than ever before, creating a lot of excitement. People feel empowered, which is exciting.
This creates a problem. It's not easy to know what you want or how to get it. Therefore, it is important to identify what you want and then find a way.
Let's assume you want to purchase a house. You could either sit back and expect someone to gift you a Home Depot gift certificate. Or you could ask yourself, "What would I love to do?" Find a job that will allow you to do it. Finally, apply for financing.
Now, suppose you were to travel the world. The question you might be asking yourself is "Where do I want go?" The next step is to start saving money, research countries online, talk with friends, etc. Finally, you would book a plane.
Let's suppose you don't know what you want. You would most likely do one of these things. This is how you can increase your chances for getting what you want. It may seem silly, but it works.
The third lesson is the ability to always improve the future, regardless of what happens next. It is easy to see why. Our choices shape who we are and who we become.
Use history to your advantage, to learn from other people's failures and successes and to keep improving until success.
You're already behind if you don't think you have anything to offer the world. You must believe that you are capable of doing more than you thought possible.
If you don't know where to begin, start with what you know. Start small, and work your way up. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What are you most proud of? What has been your greatest success? What have you done to overcome obstacles?
Last but not least, remember that no one can stop you from reaching your full potential. No matter what anyone says, you can do anything you put your mind to.
Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Nothing works unless you do."
Statistics
- Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
- But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
- It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)
- According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
- According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
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What can humankind learn from the past mistakes of our ancestors?
We've been to this place before and will likely return. But there's nothing wrong with learning from history. It might even be a way for humanity to survive another crisis.
It is possible to make it through this life if you keep your mind open and learn from the lessons.
The problem is when we fail to learn from the past and refuse to acknowledge that human nature hasn't changed much since the beginning of time.
There are many wisdoms in the old methods, but because they clash with our beliefs, we tend to ignore them. So instead of embracing changes, we find difficult, we cling to the familiar.
But the world changes and our relationship with it is changing. Our environment is becoming increasingly complex and we have more problems to solve.
This means that we must also change. This makes us more susceptible to failure, as we won't have the same strategies that worked previously.
If we do this, we lose sight and succumb to our habits.
Our brains have evolved to adapt to environments that were thousands of years old. These days aren’t over forever.
The future isn’t certain. There are still many areas for improvement.
Humans are still capable of great feats. Amazing technologies can be created. To discover new frontiers and explore uncharted territories.
And yet, we often choose to limit ourselves. To fear the future. To reject evolution. To believe that what worked yesterday can work tomorrow.
Some people are trying to reverse this trend. They view themselves as rebels against the status quo. Fighting against the system. Against the system.
They consider themselves rebels and take pride in challenging convention. They challenge the social norms and conventions.
They resist rules and regulations. They hate conformity. They don't pay attention to social expectations. They believe they are better than others.
I wish these people all the best.
You will need it!
Because it's a tough battle. The forces driving mainstream society are strong.
In many places around the globe, the majority has no interest in listening to you. No interest in listening to your point.
No matter how brilliant and well-intentioned your ideas are, it doesn't make a difference. Your ideas might not resonate with the masses.
Your message could be lost on the ears of deaf people. This is why you will need to learn from history.
Because that is where the real power lies. This is the place where you can really make a change.
This is where others can be inspired to achieve their goals. You can help transform communities by building movements.
Let me ask you a question. Is it your goal to live up the other person's expectations all of the time? Would you prefer to choose your own path?
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