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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3401: Two Views of a Polymath
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· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This episode focuses on two individuals, Samuel Smiles and James Nasmyth, who are described as strange bedfellows.
A recent episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity has been released, numbered 3401. This episode focuses on two individuals, Samuel Smiles and James Nasmyth, who are described as strange bedfellows. The episode explores two views of a polymath, although further details about the content are not provided.
The episode is titled Samuel Smiles and James Nasmyth: Strange bedfellows, and it delves into the concept of a polymath. For more information about the episode and its discussion, listeners can refer to the original source. More details about the episode's content and the individuals featured can be found by consulting the source directly.
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Category: local Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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