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Curious? Us too! This podcast is for those who wonder about the universe and human experience. This podcast is produced by a high school social studies teacher who spends his days talking about things... now it's coming in podcast form! We'll talk about world history, public education & how it can improve, and much more. THE PURPOSE IS TO JOIN IN THE COMMUNITY OF THOSE WHO WONDER.
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
According to the Four Noble Truth's, following the Eightfold Path will lead to Nirvana. But what does that even mean? And how do we do it?
Stevenson goes through each of the eight paths and reflects on what it is and how we can do it.
You, the listener, will give yourself a grade for each of the paths. And yes, there will be homework: be a better person... woah.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Bad things happen. It is what it is. But when you really think about these two statements, perhaps we can reduce or remove suffering... at least, that's what Mr. Buddha says.
This week Stevenson dives into wisdom of Buddhism and considers what your average person can take from the religion/philosophy (it's complicated).
In the end, you only suffer because you have expectations... woah.
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
What is religion? Why does religion exist?
What is this supernatural being(s) that we call God or gods? Are there really spirits in the clouds?
In this episode we break down...
the history of humanity with the lens of religion
consider the characteristics of religion
stats on the major religions of the world
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Time to take a break from the scheduled curriculum and reflect on the nation, where we are at and where we are going. Sonder, the realization that everyone is living a life is vivid as you, is necessary if we are to share a culture.
Stevenson dives into empathy and ends up questioning existence, only to conclude with one thing in mind: love. Woah...
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
PARENTAL ADVISORY/UNCOMFORTABLE TOPICS ALERT.
There are some things you just don't do... like pick your nose... But is this true for every culture? What is considered "taboo" and does it vary around the world? If so, what does that mean about your culture's view of right and wrong? Can you say another culture's right is wrong? Woah...
Is there universal right and wrong, or just cultural differences we don't understand?
How accepting of cultural differences should we be?
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
BOB DYLAN CALLED IT... the times they are a changin'... always.
Culture changes, yes. But what causes culture to change? Stevenson breaks it down.
Ideological + Technological Inventions & Cultural Diffusion.
Ideas come and go, and some stick. Those that stick change us (Ex: men and women are equal).
In the end, you can either accept or resist change... which to choose? Woah...
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
What is normal? Who has decided this? Why do you behave the way you do? Why do you believe what you believe? How much of you is dependent on environmental variables? What part of you would stay with you in a different life? Woah... Stevenson goes DEEP on Nature vs. Nurture and Cultural Norms/Values.
We dive into different norms from different cultures, such as handshakes.
We dive into cultural norms and why we participate.
We dive into cultural norms and whether or not we need to participate in them all.
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
TIME TO GET HISTORICAL! Stevenson breaks down the origins of humanity. We break down...
1) Maslow's Hierachy of Needs
2) Human migration
3) Beginnings of civilizations
4) Why culture happens
Humans get together for survival, but what keeps us together? Why does language, for instance, occur? What makes us... human... woah.
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
WELCOME TO BOOT CAMP!
Let's assume there are people out there who want to deceive you.
They want you to be a pawn in their game. But you are an inquisitive warrior.
In order to gain a TRUE understanding of our complex world, we need to have our heads on right. We need to think like historians.
How do we filter out the "fake news" to understand events and information truly? Contextualization and Sourcing. Check out this JUICY discussion on thinking like a historian to avoid being a pawn, and giving the power back to THE PEOPLE. Woah...
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
INTRODUCING A NEW SERIES/CLASS, WORLD STUDIES.
Taught by a high school teacher (Stevenson), we'll break down the way the world works through a historic and geographic perspective. The units will be 1) Culture, 2) Industrialization, 3) Liberty, and 4) Gender. The purpose of this class is to gain an understanding of the world so we can navigate the wild world today.
Interested in history? Tune in!
Culture: is there universal right and wrong, or just cultural differences we don't understand?
Industrialization: was humanity and civilization better off without machines?
Liberty: how much individual freedom should be sacrificed for the greater good of the community?
Gender: how do gender roles, and other identifiers, vary among cultures and impact one's life?