We treat today's problems like they're unprecedented signs of societal collapse, but history shows we've been dealing with the same problems for centuries.

 

A look at one American president's life shows how similar today's controversies are to those of the past. Most importantly, what happens when we don't realize we're repeating history?

 

◬ In this episode:

⋗ Word of the podcast: Commonplace Book ⋗ The lo-tech Pinterest of the past ⋗ Jefferson was pro-Bitcoin ⋗ Conspiracies are a natural part of human life ⋗ Free speech and the media have always been messy ⋗ Liberal idealism and university student madness ⋗ Why it's crucial to know the history of society's problems ⋗ Viewing history as a wise elder vs. a passionate youth

 

◬ Book Mentioned: American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson

 

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