ReConsider

ReConsider

By Erik FoggSociety & CultureHistoryPhilosophy
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ReConsider episodes

  • Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics with Dr. John Johnson of Edgeworth Analytics

    Xander and Erik ask Dr. Johnson to help us understand the statistical bombs of 2020: police violence, COVID-19, economy, and election.


    Dr. John Johnson is a PhD economist who specializes in applying economic

    analysis to large and complex data sets for Fortune 100 companies to help them make high-stakes decisions in litigation and strategy. 


    John is the author of the book Everydata: The Misinformation Hidden in the

    Little Data You Consume Every Day.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Who Watches the Watchmen? George Floyd, Police Brutality -- and Crossing The Wedge (Part 1)

    The nation, us included, have been moved by the killing of George Lloyd by police in Minneapolis. There is clear evidence of a problem with police brutality.


    We need not argue over how much this is a problem for black Americans vs. Americans of other colors.. You don’t have to be black for this to be your problem. If Americans are being brutalized or killed unnecessarily by police, this is your problem.


    In this episode we dive into some of the potential causes of systemic police brutality, and--most importantly--how to make a unified stand with any American, no matter their political leanings, tribal affiliations, or other cultural crap that always seems to get in the way.

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    59 min
  • How Stoics Deal With Plagues and Quarantines

    The world is undergoing intense collective trauma. It's incredibly hard. How can we thrive while in quarantine?


    Xander and Erik share how the philosophy of the Stoics has helped them with many challenges in their lives, including this. Hopefully it can help you, too.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • The Passion of Tyrion and Varys Pt II
    We continue through Westeros, China, Rome, and talk a bit more about contemporary leaders, their struggles, and the people at their backs that have to make some very hard choices.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • The Passion of Tyrion and Varys: How to Handle Troubled Leaders (Part 1)

    What do the lieutenants of troubled leaders do to cope, help... or manipulate? Today we use Trump's struggles as a launchpad to explore history (and Westeros) to understand how and why supporting casts act differently when a leader has rough edges.


    Xander and Erik grab a few pints for this one and have a good time; you might consider the same, if it fits your fancy :)

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Drunkenomics and The Impacts of Plagues Through History
    Xander and Erik record one of our longest episodes yet--with a lot of beer. We talk about Modern Monetary Theory and its role in the COVID-19 policy conversation, and the impacts plagues have had on societies in the past. Prepare for laughs.

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    2 hr 10 min
  • A Live Debate on COVID-19 and Recession Relief
    Xander and Erik advocate for two different positions on the appropriate response by the US government to the coming recession, an exercise in a passionate and respectful disagreement, and an opportunity for Xander and Erik to share what we actually believe needs doing, as well. Stay safe, everyone.

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    57 min

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A podcast to examine your life, because the unexamined life is not worth living.

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