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 An internet pioneer or a criminal mastermind? The answer depends on who you ask.   In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Kim Dotcom, the man behind Megaupload.com, and the rise and fall of his empire.   Internet pioneer or criminal? Childhood and early involvement with computers Hacking exploits and self-publicity Kim Dotcom's legal troubles and escape to Thailand Megaupload.com: The birth of a controversial website Megaupload's massive popularity and piracy concerns Kim Dotcom's move to New Zealand and his new life The dramatic police raid on Kim Dotcom's mansion Legal charges against Kim Dotcom and extradition battle Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/kim-dotcom ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? A look inside Leonardo English membership?‍? Demystifying Business English Course⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 For some people, hell is a place of eternal punishment. For others, it's merely a stepping stone on the way to redemption.   In this episode, we'll be exploring the idea of hell, its different interpretations, and what happens in each one.  Defining hell and its interpretations in different religions Ancient Egyptian beliefs: judgment in the afterlife, weighing of the heart Ancient Greek beliefs: the Underworld and Tartarus Jewish beliefs: Sheol and Gehinnom as places of the dead and purification Christian beliefs: multiple interpretations of hell, references in the Bible Dante's Inferno Islamic beliefs: Jahannam, seven circles of hell, fiery punishments The ethical "Problem of Hell" and its theological implications Alternative perspectives: Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism and the absence of hell Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/what-is-hell ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? A look inside Leonardo English membership?‍? Demystifying Business English Course⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية

 As time goes by, language continues to evolve.   In this episode, we explore the question of evolving English, and the specific question of how we refer to people without a permanent and stable place to live, as this example highlights the politicisation of language.  Language's purpose: communicate information between people Language changes over time, often for political reasons Referring to people without a permanent home Difference between "house" and "home" "Homeless" as the most commonly used term Push to replace "homeless" with "houseless" or "unhoused" Critics argue "homeless" implies streets are a legitimate home Question of whether it matters to homeless individuals Homelessness is a complex issue Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/evolving-english ---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists? A look inside Leonardo English membership?‍? Demystifying Business English Course⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية