3 Historical Problems We Think Are New | Library Circus #11

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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 (https://amzn.to/3yDR6jz)

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