298. What’s The Problem with Only Caring About The Short-Run?
To make good choices, you have to understand both the long-term consequences and the short-term consequences. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So we talked about in a recent episode, or at least a handful of them ago, cause and effect and how one thing always is going to lead to corresponding […]
297. Do We Have The Right to Other People’s Labor?
People seem to think that they are owed the work someone else does. They demand that successful people like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos give people their money, which is really their time and labor, without having to do any work for it. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So, today […]
295. What Does The Lorax Get Wrong?
The Dr. Seuss story, “The Lorax” is a classic. But the book gets a lot of things wrong when it comes to environmentalism and capitalism. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I have always been a huge fan of Dr. Seuss. Those were books we read in my family all […]
294. What Is Brain Drain?
Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: In a recent episode, we briefly talked about the term brain drain and ended up kind of having a little tangent because it’s such an interesting phrase. But because this is such a fascinating topic and something that’s so relevant to all the ideas that […]
293. What Are Your Goals for 2022?
2022 is here! Brittany and Emma talk about their new year goals and give you some ideas for goal setting for the year ahead. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So today I wanna have a little fun where we don’t kind of have a structure, but it’s the new year. […]
292. How Can Kids Practice Responsibility?
Self-responsibility is one of the most important elements of building a free society. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: We’ve talked a lot about personal responsibility on this show, and we’ve even done a few episodes about Jordan Peterson, who is huge on personal responsibility. So I thought it could be […]
291. Why Is It Important To Tell The Truth?
It’s really easy to tell little white lies. But having integrity and building strong character means doing your best to always tell the truth. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So I always look for excuses to talk about Jordan Peterson. I don’t think that’s good. I think our listeners by […]
286. Do We Need Safe Spaces?
These days, many people think we need to protect people, especially kids and young people, from anything unpleasant, or any point of view with which they disagree. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So we have come a long way since our founding, and I don’t actually mean that. Good way. […]
288. Why Are The European Covid Protests Important?
In Europe, the people are taking to the streets and protesting against Covid lockdowns. Europe may be across the globe, but Americans should be paying close attention. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So there’s a lot going on around the world right now, and I know that it can be […]
286. Why Is The Government Allowed to Take Our Stuff?
Even though individuals have a right to property, the government likes to find sneak ways to take our stuff. And they make it difficult, if not impossible, to get it back. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma:Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So this week, a social media post by a Dallas police officer slash police […]