Conversation of Our Generation
Let's get the dialogue going
We can't have rational discussions when disagreement is a personal affront. It turns a simple difference of opinion into impugning of one's character. Today, we'll talk about how to remedy that in our society.
I make the case for keeping the parts of the government that are shut down closed for good. And why we should close down more of it.
I believe we can fix the problems in America by cultivating empathy in individuals around the country for what we see as "the other."
With the election day being today in Indiana, I wanted to discuss my decision. I will weigh the pros and cons of voting and how I would vote if a ballot were in front of me.
With a week filled with obvious signs of escalation from rhetoric to real threats of violence and even ideologically driven violence, it seemed necessary to address this boiling over of the public discourse.
Follow as I explore the idea of battle and how that can manifest within oneself, in politics, in philosophies, and ultimately in war.
This episode is a discussion on the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and the lessons we can learn for our own mentality on life to how politicians should govern.
After last week's show, I've decided to continue with the format that I tried last week as it seemed to go smoothly. I enjoyed hitting a topic from several angles, and I think it's an idea worth continuing, so this week I'll hit marriage from the spiritual, philosophical, political, and cultural level. "It is not... Continue Reading →
This is a dive into education from the perspective of religion, literature, philosophy, and politics. Also, our quote of the day is by Khalil Gibran.
I think the system is broken around law enforcement. It's not just a few bad apples, but it's a system that doesn't allow people to peacefully live their lives.
Guest Blog: The Case Against Cops is a good case made against the police courtesy of A.B.B., a contributor to http://www.anarchochristian.com. I found this article and felt it would be a good one to share and add to the Conversation!
Today, I would like to build off of last weeks show about bureaucracy. I touched on how businesses, like governments, will have to shed bureaucracy and become more nimble. I spoke briefly about the Industrial Revolution and how it led to the condensation of capital to a select few, but I didn't speak enough about... Continue Reading →
Guest Blog: This guest blog will teach you about a paradigm shift in the life of Lee Cox who felt that he needed to share it with this community. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
With last week's travesty in the U.K. over Alfie, I wanted to discuss the idea of the collective and the collective good. In this, I will argue that there are no government actions that are good for the collective and that this mindset is dangerous for any society.
Young adults seem to want all the freedoms of adulthood while not accepting the responsibility. This idea aims to find a balance between the institutions of the individual and government that makes the societal expectations of adults clear.
Conversation of Our Generation 