Ep 26: Brushstrokes of Tragedy: The Byford Dolphin, Kursk Submarine, and Vincent Van Gogh

Author: Farz Sokhansanj, Taylor Pineiro
Published: Mon 26 Jun 2023
Episode Link: https://doomed-to-fail.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-26-brushstrokes-of-tragedy-the-byford-dolphin-kursk-submarine-and-vincent-van-gogh-Yk6yuJrg

This week Farz tells two tales of the ultimate red flaggy relationship – humans & hubris. Hint - it’s been in the news! Farz covers two stories of man’s lust for dominance of the deep sea that end in disaster. First, the Byford Dolphin Accident, which contains 0 dolphins, and many gruesome deaths. Then, the Kursk submarine incident, where Russia’s inability to get along with anyone, caused things to go from bad to worse.

Then, you’d think this would lighten the mood - but it really doesn’t - Taylor takes us on a journey through the colorful, manic, and ultimately tragic life of Vincent Van Gogh. Who was the most famous painter of all time? Chances are you have something Vincent painted in your house right now. We all know that he wasn’t successful in life and that he cut off his ear. But why?? We’ll explore.

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Vincent’s paintings, Vincent & Jo Van Gogh, & Byford via the public domain

Kursk via Wikipedia & Popular Mechanics

Some Sources:

Van Gogh: The Life

Whatever version of Gardners Art Through the Ages that came out when Taylor was in college

https://www.vangoghbrabant.com/

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