Looking for some good reads while you're locked down at home? Today we'll take a look at some of the books I've enjoyed recently and get some ideas flowing.
111. Book Review – Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell
Looking to understand statistics and how they can be used to lie? Thomas Sowell breaks down the stats and shows you how to understand the story they really tell. Check out my review, and hopefully the book too-->
The True Image of Courage [Guest Blog]
It's been great collaborating with Stephen and Bryan at @TheVMPod. Here's a great post, originally from their site (linked in comment below) for you to learn more about Courage and its modern portrayals. Read more --> The True Image of Courage
110. The Economy Is People
We have a lot of talk today that "It's worth saving one life, even if we ruin the economy." People who say this overlook the fact that the economy is a collection of individuals and the decisions they make when interacting. All of these people overlook what a bad economy means for real people. "I... Continue Reading →
Attaining Virtue Through Practical Wisdom
Virtue, it is said, lies in the Mean. This post will help you know how to find the straight and narrow path of virtue by giving you the tools to properly assessing your situation.
109. Book Review – Walden & Civil Disobedience
As we're stuck at home on lockdown, I thought it might be good to talk about a man who lived alone because he "wished to live deliberately." Now, we have to confront some essential facts about our liberties and our government with Thoreau's Walden
108. Die Free Or Live As A Slave?
The government measures taken to combat the spread of the virus have quickly devolved into draconian oversteps. In practice, we've seen abuses of freedom and individuals across the country. Now ask yourself if you'd rather: Die Free Or Live As A Slave?
107. Book Review- The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and the Sophists
Trying something new on the podcast to break up the monotony and give you entertainment options besides Tiger King. I'm restarting my Book Reviews and kicking it off with the book that sparked the Conversation of Our Generation: The First Philosophers
106. A Time For Rebirth
Spring is my favorite time of year. And today, I'd like to talk about something uplifting: the promise of spring. As winter fades, I'd like to look at some of the good things to come.