68. How Can Juries Make A Difference?
Our Constitution guarantees individuals the right to a jury by peers should they be accused of a crime. On this episode, Connor and Brittany talk about the important role juries play in our legal system and how they can be empowered to ensure justice prevails. Links: Nullify Drug War, Empower Juries, Save Lives: All In […]
67. What Is Creative Destruction?
Sometimes the old ways of doing things have to be destroyed to make way for new and better ways. We see this all the time in our economy when innovation replaces outdated practices. This “creative destruction,” as it is often referred, is what helps fill our world with an endless variety of goods and services […]
66. How Did Communism Almost Destroy the First Thanksgiving?
The holidays are upon us, but there is one aspect about Thanksgiving many people have never heard. When the pilgrims got to Plymouth Rock, their belief in communism almost led to their downfall. In fact, there was almost no first Thanksgiving at all. Links: The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving Why the Pilgrims Abandoned Common Ownership […]
65. We published three new guidebooks!
Connor shares some quick info about three new non-fiction guidebooks we created, and they’re now for sale! Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Well, hello everyone. This is Connor Flying Solo. My first solo episode. I wanted to chime in really quick for a brief episode to talk to you about something […]
64. What Is A Logical Fallacy?
Logical Fallacies, or flawed reasoning, occur all the time in our world. Politicians use them, the media uses them, and unfortunately, many people routinely fall for these fallacies. Today, Connor and Brittany discuss what a logical fallacy is and how you can avoid using them and falling for them in everyday life. Links: Thou shalt […]
63. How Do You Talk to People When You Disagree?
Nobody seems to be able to agree on much these days. And while it’s good to stay true to your principles and beliefs, it doesn’t mean you can’t still talk to people with whom you disagree. Quotes: “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”― Frederick Douglass Terms: Decorum: […]
62. How Can You Stay Positive In A Crazy World?
The world is a crazy place, but that doesn’t mean we have to be sad and gloomy about it. There is so much to be optimistic about there are plenty of ways you can try your best to stay positive even when everything around us is chaotic. Links: How Gratitude Can Rewire Your Brain for […]
61. How Does The Electoral College Work?
Unlike other countries, who elect their officials through popular vote, our country uses something called the “Electoral College.” Many people, even adults, don’t really understand how it works. Today, Brittany and Connor explain the Electoral College and the role in plays in presidential elections. Terms: Electoral College: A body of delegates who represent the states […]
60. Why Was Henry Ford So Important?
Once upon a time, cars were a luxury item only the super rich could afford. But thanks to Henry Ford and an economic concept called “economies of scale,” cars were able to mass produced, making them more affordable to everyday people. Terms: Economies of Scale: When the cost of producing one unit of a good […]
59. Has technological innovation made us better or worse off?
The internet and the “internet of things” has completely changed our world. On one hand, this tech has helped make our world safer, on the other hand we now live in a world where tech has caused us to lose our privacy. Today Connor and Brittany discuss the role tech has played in our modern […]