413. Why Is It Important to Admit When You’re Wrong?
Nobody likes being wrong. But recognizing and admitting when you are wrong can make you a better person. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, I don’t know about you. Maybe this is just a personal thing, but I don’t like being wrong. I don’t know. How do […]
412. Who Is Maria Montessori?
Maria Montessori was a big believer in creating an education method where children could have the freedom over their own education. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, we have, I think, a theme that goes through many of our episodes, which is highlighting the problem with public schools and not […]
411. Who Is Peter Gray?
Today, Connor and Brittany talk about Peter Gray, the author of “Free to Play,” a book that talks about the importance of letting kids learn through play. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think you and I both are fans of homeschooling. Yeah. I think in […]
410. When Is Free Speech Not Protected?
Free speech is supposed to protect all of us from being punished for expressing ourselves. But according to the courts, there are some forms of speech not protected by the First Amendment. But are these courts right? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: So, you and I are […]
409. Why Does Poverty Exist?
There are lots of economists and politicians who think they understand the root cause of poverty, and most will blame it on the wealthy. But poverty is actually the natural state of man kind. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hey, Connor. Connor: I want to talk about being poor. It’s […]
408. How are Fractals an Example of Emergent Order?
Fractals are patterns in nature that can been seen in many places: nature, plants, trees, rivers, even within our own bodies! Ronni and Brittany talk about how fractals and fractal systems in society can be seen as examples of emergent, or spontaneous, order. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. […]
407. What Does It Mean to be Colorblind?
In the fight for equality, an important principle is one of colorblindness. Martin Luther King jr. Famously said that he wanted his children to be judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin. But today, people seem to have forgotten that. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, […]
406. Why Is It Important to be A Good Communicator?
To make a difference and change the world, you must be able to communicate your message effectively. That’s why it’s so important to choose your words careful to make the biggest impact possible. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, today I want to talk about a topic […]
405. Why Should You Always Try To Learn from Others?
Every person you meet has something to teach you, you just have to be willing to learn. Today, Brittany and Ronni talk about the importance of listening and learning from others. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I have been so excited about the new Tuttle Twins […]
404. What’s the Difference Between Central Planning & Emergent Order?
We talk a lot about emergent, or spontaneous, order here at Tuttle Twins. But how is emergent order different from central planning and which is best? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Okay, so I am pretty sure that you’re very familiar with the book, The Tuttle Twins […]