“Welcome! I’m Mark Wollacott, an author, teacher, and podcaster exploring philosophy, history, and stories that inspire. Discover my books, podcasts, and insights below.”
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Mark is the author of 7 books including 5 novels, a short story collection, and a haiku collection
Tales of the Runari is Mark’s podcast which explores philosophy, history, and interesting stories.
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What is the Thucydides Trap?
"What made war inevitable was the growth of Athenian power and the fear which this caused in Sparta." The Peloponnesian War, Thucydides A Thucydides Trap is when a rising power threatens the hegemony of an established power. When such a challenge arises war becomes...
Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?
Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest polymaths to have ever lived, demonstrated many of the characteristics and co-morbidities associated with ADHD. From his inability to complete projects and restlessness to his unique sleeping habits, Leonardo has recently been...
What is Universally Preferable Behavior?
Growing up as an undiagnosed Aspie, I found it interesting to see how things worked. This meant systems, patterns of behavior, and so on. Eventually this got me into archaeology and then history. More recently this has morphed into philosophy, neurology, and...