This is a podcast where Seth and Connor, 2 very young people, share their very raw opinions on the world and speak for their generation (Z). They share stories about their lives, get guests on, talk about thoughts and opinions, concepts of the universe, life, philosophy, self help, and interact with all of you. Join the Our Generation movement 🌎❤️
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Join me in the Conversation of Our Generation as we solve the problems of today with the wisdom of the past. We will look at politics, news, religion, philosophy and more with the hope of diving below partisanship and bias to understand the Truth better. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conofourgen/support
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OURGENPOD "talkin' 'bout Our Generation" is a bold, intelligent, irreverent podcast about life in America -- how we got here, and how we can make things better. We're focused on the generation of people 55+ -- like us -- but all are welcome. We just don't believe in Ageism. We're confronting some big challenges as a nation and globally, and we're all in this together. We don't confront, rant and rave (too much); we're looking for solutions. We've talking about the dangerous decline in civili ...
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24. FRIENDSHIP. Friends With Fur
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As we return to our series on Friendship after a brief hiatus, we talk about our animal friends and the value they bring to our lives. A recurring them that came up in comments submitted from guests, friends, and listeners about what friendship means to them, was he importance pets were in their lives. That's certainly true for us. "Pets" doesn’t e…
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This episode invites you to join us as we discover a gem in the heart of Los Angeles -- what may well be the model for conquering the "Epidemic of Loneliness" that is quietly gnawing away at the happiness and longevity of our generation. The Wallis Annenberg GENSPACE is a remarkable place. This is not our parent's "Senior Center" -- the very phrase…
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In the first of our new series on FRIENDSHIP, we hear from an old friend and therapist, Lee Armstrong. Friendship has been called a key to not only our happiness as we age, but our mental and physical health. As we face an "epidemic of loneliness" in America, we hope this series will help find some solutions.…
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We started this podcast with the slogan "By, For, and About Baby Boomers." But we soon realized that these generational divisions are hurting all of us. We're still coming from the perspective of people 55+ -- like us -- but we ALL need to work together. In this episode, Host Julian G. Simmons talks with Professor Bobby Duffy, Author of "The Genera…
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20. AGEISM with ASHTON APPLEWHITE
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This episode hits back at a pernicious phenomenon that hurts all of us -- AGEISM. Leading expert on Ageism and Author of the no-nonsense book "This Chair Rocks" ASHTON APPLEWHITE exposes this insidious social sickness and how we can cure it...starting with ourselves.על ידי Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson
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In this special Thanksgiving Episode, Host Julian G. Simmons interviews our Director, Rob Wilson -- who had eight ancestors on the Mayflower. They discuss the origins of this holiday in a very personal way,על ידי Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson
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In this special Halloween Episode, Host Julian G. Simmons brings back the dead....or their spirits, anyway, as we learn the Aztec traditions that are the origins of the Mexican "Dia de los Muertos" celebration. This Episode was originally aired in 2022.על ידי Julian G. Simmons and Rob Wilson
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17. "QUEER DUCKS" author ELIOT SCHREFER
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In This Episode, Julian talks with Eliot Schrefer, author of "Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)" the new breakthrough book on sexual behavior in the Natural World ... and it's probably not what you think it is. Eliot reveals some social behavior among our cousins, the apes, that we might do well to imitate.…
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16. DR. SHEPHERD SIEGEL Part 2. THE TRICKSTER & DISRUPTIVE PLAY
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In Part Two of our interview with Dr. Shepherd Siegel, Host Julian G. Simmons and Shep talk about the role of "The Trickster" in politics and culture -- and how "Disruptive Play" can help steer society back toward a more healthy place.על ידי Julian G. Simmons, Robert Wilson
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15. CIVILITY By GEORGE WASHINGTON
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In a Special Fourth of July Episode, Host Julian Simmons gives a slightly tongue-in-cheek reading of a list assembled by a fourteen-year-old George Washington, "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation."על ידי Julian G. Simmons and Rob Wilson
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14. CIVILITY PLAY WITH DR. SHEPHERD SIEGEL!
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In the third in our series on "The State of Civility in America," Dr. Shepherd Siegel poses the question: Can You Come Out and Play? Things are getting scary out there -- very UNcivil -- and with our Civility Series we're searching for ways to turn that downward spiral on its head. How do we redirect all that anxiety & anger into something positive…
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13. CIVILITY "Unleashing the Power of Respect" with Dr. Joseph Shrand
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In the second of our series on "The State of Civility in America," we talk with Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Shrand, whose new book, "Unleashing the Power of Respect," may just be the first step toward a cure for the rampant incivility that is plaguing our country.על ידי Julian G. Simmons and Rob Wilson
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12. REMEMBERING MICHAEL LANG, the Father of Woodstock
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In September of 2020 we interviewed Michael Lang, the mercurial force behind Woodstock — the cultural phenomenon that occurred on Max Yasgur’s farm in upstate New York in the summer of 1969, and had a lasting impact on Our Generation. Michael Lang died Saturday, January 8, 2022 in New York City of a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, surrounded b…
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11. CIVILITY: "PAY IT FORWARD" AUTHOR CATHERINE RYAN HYDE
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We launch our series on "The State of Civility in America" with a lively conversation with Catherine Ryan Hyde, New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Pay It Forward." Catherine has written 40 books, including her latest novel "Boy Underground" which was just published. The theme of civility runs through all her writing. In this conversation, she s…
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We're entering that time when the days grow shorter, nights colder, and that moment draws near when many believe "the veil is thinnest between the living and the dead." Most of us have fun memories of Halloween, but there's more to this holiday than costumes and candy. In our latest episode, we learn about the Pagan beliefs surrounding Samhain (pro…
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240. What happened to yesterday's episode?
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So sorry to miss the episode yesterday! Here's an update on what's going on with me, and an apology for not keeping my schedule. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conofourgen/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conofourgen/support
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In this Episode, Host Julian G. Simmons talks with one of the great drummers of our time, MICHAEL SHRIEVE. Michael has a really fascinating story to tell, about how he joined Santana at 18, played a world-shaking drum solo in front of half a million people at Woodstock '69 when he was only 20, and has managed to keep on growing as an artist for 50 …
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239. Neo-paganism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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I've noticed a revival of pagan ideas and rituals that have caught on in numerous movements. The climate movement, racial movements (on both the right and the left), and other ostensibly secular movements have neo-pagan elements. In order to discuss this, I want to offer a definition for neo-paganism. I'd define neo-paganism is an explicit or impli…
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238. Postmodernism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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The postmodernist movement is a reaction to the ideas of the enlightenment, often referred to as modernity. Basically, it developed in the mid 20th century, largely due to the developments of the 19th and early 20th century. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about Postmodernism. Merits of Postmodernism While postmodernist thought is far from perfect…
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237. Scientism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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Why Science is Good Science is a tremendous gift, and has led to incredible human flourishing. The advancements we've seen due to science allow us to live radically more comfortable lives than our ancestors. Because of scientific inquiry, very few people experience the tremendous hardships our ancestors did. Furthermore, that number is decreasing m…
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236. Materialism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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According to Wikepedia, "Materialism is a form of philosophical monism that holds that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental states and consciousness, are results of material interactions. According to philosophical materialism, mind and consciousness are by-products or epiphenomena of material process…
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235. Naturalism & The Human Person | The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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According to Wikipedia, Naturalism is "the idea or belief that only natural laws and forces (as opposed to supernatural or spiritual ones) operate in the universe. Adherents of naturalism assert that natural laws are the only rules that govern the structure and behavior of the natural world, and that the changing universe is at every stage a produc…
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234. The Golden Mean for Understanding Objective and Subjective Reality
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I've discussed the Golden Mean a number of times on the podcast and in various ways. Today, I want to reiterate what the Mean is and how we use practical wisdom to seek it. But, I'll be discussing that in reference to objective and subjective reality. Where are the excesses and defects in our understandings of these two ideas? That's what I'll dive…
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On this podcast I call Adam Smith who left for boot camp a few months ago. I catch up with him and ask him about his experience during military training. We miss you Adam <3 Check out the video podcasts on my Youtube channel @ourgeneration if you can't find it the link is in my Insta @sethcolflesh
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233. Is Patriotism Good? | Reflections on the 4th of July
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Today, I'd like to take a break from the series I've been rolling out to discuss patriotism in honor of Independence Day. We should always be grateful for our country and what it affords us, but I think the 4th of July is a great time to stop and reflect on that more deeply. So, I want to look at this topic generally, but also specifically in regar…
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232. Unity of Subject and Object
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In today's episode, I want to talk more about the marriage of object and subject in the human person, and what that means. Find out more here: Unity of Subject and Object We are Body & Soul Composites We experience the objective world and we have a subjective lens. In order to understand that, we must remember what I discussed in the last two episo…
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231. What is Subjective Reality?
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Last week, I discussed objective reality and why we can trust our intuitions that the world around us is there. And, we can come to know things about the world, even if limited. Today, I want to discuss subjective reality, or personal experience. This will help us see why just looking at the world outside doesn't work for us as people. Before I get…
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230. The Death of Socrates And What It Teaches Us Of Courage and Nobility
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Grab your copy of the Symposium, Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and Phaedo>> More info: The Death of Socrates And What It Teaches Us Of Courage and Nobility In his description of the imprisonment and death of Socrates, Plato gives us a look at who he was. In many of Plato's other works, Socrates is more of a character in the dialogue. However, in Euthy…
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Shownotes: What is Objective Reality? A major problem I see in our society is that we've divorced objective reality and subjective experience. Instead of recognizing the world around us as it is and trying to relate to it, we do one of two things. We either fall into a Newtonian idea that we're determined and only science is real, or we rebel again…
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228. Peter Kreeft's Intro to the Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas Aquinas
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I wanted to start reading the Summa Theologiae by Thomas Aquinas - until I realized it was a multi-volume set. So, I despaired and looked for another option. And, I ran across A Shorter Summa, Peter Kreeft's work that helps introduce people to Aquinas. Buy your copy of A Shorter Summa by Peter Kreeft here>> Full episode: Peter Kreeft's Intro to the…
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227. You're Not A Monk | Unexpected Advice From a Priest
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"You're not a monk." That was the reaction I got from a priest as I confessed that I'd slipped in my prayer life. And it struck me. He pointed out that my duty is not to spend X amount of time in prayer, but to be a good husband. That comes first, and my prayer life should aid me in that endeavor. This happened within a day or two of listening to C…
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226. Nicomachean Ethics Book 2, Class 2
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Because I'm not feeling great today, I'm posting class 2 from my course on the Nichomachean Ethics. I wanted to still have something for you today. So, tune in to hear more from the class. Class 1 of the Nichomachean Ethics>> Subscribe here for access to the full course and more>> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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225. Suffering For The Truth & The Importance Of Integrity
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The importance of integrity cannot be overstated. If we want to be good, honest people, we have to act out of integrity. We must find a way to uphold our beliefs and act in accord with what we claim to be true. That's what I discuss below in today's episode, so listen here to learn more: Get your copy of Thoreau's Civil Disobedience here >> https:/…
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224. When Civil Disobedience Is Justified
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Civil disobedience is a popular way of changing laws without violence. This is an option when we can no longer use the normal channels like legislation or petitions to update our laws. If an unjust law persists on the books after all the usual means have been tried, this is a great option for changing the law. Today, I'll discuss why that's the cas…
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223. Human Nature In Stories | Lessons From The Lord of the Flies
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What can we really know about human nature? I think one of the best ways to understand it is through stories. Sure, biology can tell us how our body works. But, only narrative, philosophy, and theology can help us understand our souls. Grab your copy of Lord of the Flies here >> Was Rousseau right about human nature? Rousseau said that people were …
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222. We Should Ban Abortion | Why We Should And How We Do It
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The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could seriously limit abortion. Mississippi banned abortion after 15 weeks, and now the Supreme Court is considering the case. While I have fears this may not turn out how I'd like it to, I want to make the case for why America should ban abortion. So, I am going to take a look at the reasons why it should…
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221. Problems with Libertarianism | A Look At Libertarian Political Philosophy
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Libertarianism is a fractured and somewhat incoherent political camp if you look at libertarians as a whole. But, there are many sharp libertarians who know what they believe and why. Today's book review looks at some of the arguments in favor of liberty from a libertarian perspective, while exposing some of the problems with libertarianism. In thi…
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220. The Most Beautiful Place I've Ever Been & More Mailbag Questions
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Today's episode will be a mailbag episode with 4 really good questions from people in the Conversation of Our Generation community. I really appreciate the feedback I've been getting and wanted to hear what's on people's minds, so I put a call out on Twitter for questions. If you want your question answered, you can submit your question here. Quest…
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219. Why a Political Philosophy Is Important | Natural Law by Lysander Spooner
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Our society has a problem discussing politics and political ideas, and I think I know the issue. Our country has divided itself on many issues, but that's nothing new. However, nowadays few people have a political philosophy underpinning their beliefs. I think that is at the root of the issue. If we had firm foundations, it would be easier to hear …
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218. Political Division in America – What's Causing it, and How Do We Fix It?
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Political division has become a serious problem in America. But what is causing this divide between right and left? I discuss that with Ross Benes, author of Rural Rebellion: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold. In his book, Ross discusses what is causing the political division in the US, and what that means for real people. We'll discuss h…
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217. The Use of Comedy in Literature | Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors
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Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors is a great example of how slapstick comedy in literature can bring life to a story and make it more enjoyable. "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." -Peter Ustinov Listen to or watch The Use of Comedy in Literature | Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors here: https://conversationofourgeneration.com/2021/04/29/com…
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216. Confronting Feminism and Media Bias with Traditional Values
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I sat down with Julie Mastrine to discuss feminism, media bias, culture, and traditional values. She's a writer at @evie_magazine and director of marketing at @allsidesnow, as well as sister of Amy Mastrine, who I interviewed last year. Listen below to hear a great discussion about our culture today. You can find out more about Julie here. Feminism…
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215. How to Tolerate Injustice | Lesson from the Martyrdom of Polycarp
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Our society is not perfectly just. There are many shortcomings and issues we face as we work toward a more just society. But, we do not know how to tolerate injustice and suffer injustice with grace and nobility. Instead, we focus on ourselves and how we feel about the injustice or unfairness we're suffering. But, is that the solution? In this epis…
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214. Finding Purpose As A Man In A Culture Hostile To Masculinity
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One of the biggest struggles for young men today is how to find their purpose. In a culture that is hostile to men, deeming almost everything "toxic masculinity," it is hard to pursue what's good. However, young men do need to discover their purpose and pursue it. That's why I brought on Josh Hatcher from Manlihood.com and author of Reignite. Josh …
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213. How to Protect Privacy and Property from Big Tech
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Privacy is a major concern right now as big tech runs rampant, doing whatever it pleases. So, how do we protect our rights to privacy and property from the greedy and intrusive hands of big tech? That's what I'll discuss today, and why you should tune in. Privacy and Property Rights The right to privacy and the right to property are both crucial to…
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212. Antitrust and Big Tech | Why Conservatives Should Tread Carefully
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I had the chance to sit down and speak with Ashley Baker, an expert in antitrust. We discussed antitrust and big tech, and how conservatives should fight back against tech. Ashley is the Policy Director for the Committee for Justice, Expert at the Regulatory Transparency Project, and works with the Alliance on Antitrust. So, she knows what she's ta…
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211. Elitism and Prideful Disdain | A Nasty Story by Fyordor Dostoevsky
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In Dostoevsky's Nasty Story, we follow the dreadful evening of a prideful bureaucrat. The story follows Ivan Ilyich Pralinsky, as he decides to crash his subordinate's wedding reception. His reason for doing so, whether he admits it or not, is his pride. And, that's what I want to discuss today: how elitism leads people to pride and a disdain for "…
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210. Political Action and the Call to "Do Something"
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Every time we have a tragedy or catastrophe happen, there are calls to "do something." Often, the "something" we're supposed to do isn't specified. In fact, politicians rarely get specific so we cannot hold them accountable. But, is reactive political action good? Should we continue to react to problems at the surface level or dig into the roots in…
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209. Breaking the Rules of Philosophy
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I once heard a teacher tell his students, "If you want to be able to break the rules, you have to know them first." Basically, the point is something similar to Chesterton's fence. Rather than breaking the rules when you don't understand them, you should only remove barriers with a good cause. In Meditations on First Philosophy, Rene Descartes flip…
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208. Failures of Modernity and Rationality
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In this episode, I talked to John Timaeus of Modernity Has Fallen about epistemology, rationality, and the failures of modernity. John writes about these issues on his blog. As a software developer and mathematician, John understands problem solving, and is able to show how we've gone wrong. So, we discussed how in our modern world we don't know ho…
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