Middle Ground

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Left vs Right political conversations on the major issues and current news of the times.

Brian Castro and Elijah Stacy


    • Jun 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    The Logic around "Personhood" (Abortion Debate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 63:04


    In this video, Brian and Elijah debate what it means to be a person. And why personhood matters (or not?) when it comes to debating abortion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    When should you sell an investment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 9:56


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about when to sell a stock or investment! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Abortion: Further Updated Positions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 21:59


    In this Episode, Brian and Elijah talk about abortion and further updated stances on it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What should the minimum wage be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 14:01


    In this video, Brian and Elijah talk about the interesting way to create a federal minimum wage. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is the Stimulus ACTUALLY Stimulating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 13:39


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about the fluff in the stimulus bill, and how most of it is not going to the people affected the most! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    An Update to our Abortion Stances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 16:44


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah discuss abortion, again! This time, with interesting updated takes on both sides. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Let's Talk About Abortion...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 49:18


    Brian and Elijah discuss abortion and whether or not it is an acceptable practice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pivoting our Podcast: Creating "Middle Ground"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 4:46


    In this episode, Brian & Elijah talk about creating a "middle ground" in conversations and our objective for the pivot in our podcast. Let us know your thoughts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Fake Guru or Genuine Entrepreneur? How can you tell the difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 55:33


    In this video, Brian and Elijah talk about Elijah's marketing outlook. How does one not come off as a fake guru? A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Do we live in a HEDONISTIC Society? All we seek is pleaure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 37:54


    In this video, Brian and Elijah talk about the value of pleasure in society and whether or not we live in a hedonistic society? A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Jesus Christ as a Historical Figure: Was He Divine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 87:52


    In this video, Brian and Elijah talk about the bible and Christianity. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mimimalism, Democracy, Instagram Reels, and more! (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 74:33


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah take on various "hot take" topics in which they give their two cents! This includes, minimalism, democracy, instagram reels, and more! A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Fake Gurus, Stocks vs. Real Estate, Procrastination and more! (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 38:44


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah take on various "hot take" topics in which they give their two cents! A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The vision and story behind Destroy Duchenne! (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 37:55


    In this episode, Elijah talks about the story behind starting his non-profit Destroy Duchenne! A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What does leadership mean and look like? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 20:37


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk what leadership is and what it looks like in the world. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Marxism, Education, Tik Tok, and more! (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 63:45


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about a wide range of topics including marxism, education, Tik Tok and more in this free-form podcast. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Education Need to be Reformed with Guest Abhijit Singh (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 73:39


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about why education need to be reformed with guest Abhijit Singh. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Thoughts on Capitalism and Marketing (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 52:56


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah discuss capitalism and talk about some of the things that people believe to be immoral about it. Are billionaires immoral? A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why would God exist? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 77:56


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah discuss God, religion, and why the existence of God is an important historical turning point. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Competitiveness, Childhood Stories, and more! with Guest James Jernigan (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 80:49


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah are joined by the first guest on the podcast, James Jernigan. James is a childhood friend of Elijah and enjoys boxing, basketball, and discussing politics. We discuss a wide range of topics including the role of competitiveness on success, childhood stories, Malcolm X, religion, and other topics. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Brian's Internship with Gary Vaynerchuk (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 46:35


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah discuss Brian's internship with author, investor, and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk. (@GaryVee on Instagram) Brian discusses his experience and what it was like to work for Team Gary Vee and Vaynermedia. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Instagram: @justbrianbear Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. Instagram: @elijahjstacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Viewing Adversity Through a Positive Lens (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 18:12


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about adversity and how it can be viewed through a positive lens. Understanding that people go through real hardship, they talk about why taking that adversity and using it to propel you forward is your best option. In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about how death is important to understanding that time is limited, and using this to motivate and propel you forward. They also discuss what life looks like after COVID-19. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Do We Have Free Will? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 55:29


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about the philosophical concept of whether or not humans have free will. They explore whether or not human beings have free agency of their actions or whether or not their actions are pre determined. In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about how death is important to understanding that time is limited, and using this to motivate and propel you forward. They also discuss what life looks like after COVID-19. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Understanding that Time is Limited and Life after COVID-19 (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 43:55


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about how death is important to understanding that time is limited, and using this to motivate and propel you forward. They also discuss what life looks like after COVID-19. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Identity and The Role it Plays in Society (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 40:01


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk the definition of identity, how people acquire identity, and how it impacts society as a whole. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Current State of Self Esteem and Elijah's Story (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 67:13


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about the current state of self esteem, why it seems to be diminishing, and Elijah talks a little bit about his personal story. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How do we solve the Education Problem? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 23:17


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk the education system, how we define it, why its important, and how we may go about reforming it. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Investing in the Current Economy (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 75:15


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about the investing in our current economic climate. Discussing the economic landscape as a whole and where the opportunities may be to invest. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Future is Exciting (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 36:42


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about how they view the future and how exciting it looks! The future will grow exponentially and be filled with incredible inventions! A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Understanding the College System (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 61:35


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah discuss the college system. Elijah asks Brian some questions about his life as a college student, from the perspective of an incoming college student himself. This is followed up by a compelling conversation about universal morality. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Is Intellectualism Dead? (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 51:15


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah talk about whether or not intellectualism is dead. First talking about what is meant by the word "intellectualism" and why it appears to be on the decline. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Our Mission! (Conversations with Brian and Elijah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 19:34


    In this episode, Brian and Elijah introduce themselves and the mission of this podcast. A 20 & 18 year old are on a mission to acquire and spread knowledge that empowers people to achieve the change they seek in their lives and the world. They discuss abstract concepts in all different fields such as Philosophy, Business, Science and Investing. Brian Castro is an 20-year-old student attending UC Irvine, pursuing a major in Philosophy and minoring in Business Administration. He has an interests in marketing, philosophy, business, and investing. Brian also interned for business icon Gary Vaynerchuk for 2 consecutive summers. Elijah Stacy is an 18-year-old high school Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Public Speaker, CRISPR advocate, and soon to be Author. Elijah runs the nonprofit organization, Destroy Duchenne, which he founded at age 15. Elijah is a self-described optimist, visionary, doer, maven, initiator, stoic and lover of humanity. He is ambitious to create a world of less human suffering and more human prosperity so that humanity can have a better quality of life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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