Return to Reason

Here is Part 2 of Kevin and my 6th discussion over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' This video covers the second half of our discussion on Chapter 7: Planning and Totalitarianism. In this chapter, Hayek really begins to unpack the trajectory of Planning, hence the title. Here, Hayek expands on one way Planners begin to take over the whole of society, by seeking total control of one seemingly insignificant aspect of life- economics. Once planners are able to assert control over the means of production, they effectively gain control over *all* aspects of society, by determining the importance of every profession, product, and laborer, as they all are not filtered through the desires and goals of the Planner, rather than the individual citizen.This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 1 of Kevin and my 6th discussion over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' This video covers the first half of our discussion on Chapter 7: Planning and Totalitarianism. In this chapter, Hayek really begins to unpack the trajectory of Planning, hence the title. Here, Hayek expands on one way Planners begin to take over the whole of society, by seeking total control of one seemingly insignificant aspect of life- economics. Once planners are able to assert control over the means of production, they effectively gain control over *all* aspects of society, by determining the importance of every profession, product, and laborer, as they all are not filtered through the desires and goals of the Planner, rather than the individual citizen. This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 2 of @Eng_Politics and my 5th discussion over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' This video covers the first half of our discussion on Chapter 6: Planning and the Rule of Law. In this chapter, Hayek explains the 'Rule of Law' is one of the only bulwarks against totalitarianism, as it relies on objectivity and a broad understanding of societal rules. 'Planning' cannot coexist with objectivity, and therefore must abolish the Rule of Law. Hayek's prescience is once again demonstrated as he lays out the necessity of intentional discrimination in the Planner's misguided pursuit of a truly equal society. Hayek also discusses the fact that freedom leads to income inequality, but that the alternative is to use coercion to remove people's freedom, and create an equally miserable society under authoritarian Planning.This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 2 of my 4th conversation with Kevin over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' In this video we finish our discussion of Chapter 5: Planning and Democracy. As Chapter 3 discussed the incompatibility between Individualism and Collectivism, Chapter 5 discusses similar incompatibilities between Planning and Democracy. Hayek lays out this argument by demonstrating how impossible it is for those seeking to Plan a society to achieve true consensus. Hayek explains the methods Planners use to circumvent the lack of public consensus for their Plan, which range from delegating their Plan to unelected bureaucrats, to vaguely defining their Plan as pursuant to "The Common Good," or "The Common Welfare." Today's equivalent might be to claim something is a "Human Right," for example. In the absence of consensus, Planners will inevitably have to resort to all manner of coercion to achieve their utopian goals, ultimately leading to Despotism.This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 1 of my 4th conversation with Kevin over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' In the next two videos, we go over Chapter 5: Planning and Democracy. As Chapter 3 discussed the incompatibility between Individualism and Collectivism, Chapter 5 discusses similar incompatibilities between Planning and Democracy. Hayek lays out this argument by demonstrating how impossible it is for those seeking to Plan a society to achieve true consensus. Hayek explains the methods Planners use to circumvent the lack of public consensus for their Plan, which range from delegating their Plan to unelected bureaucrats, to vaguely defining their Plan as pursuant to "The Common Good," or "The Common Welfare." Today's equivalent might be to claim something is a "Human Right," for example. In the absence of consensus, Planners will inevitably have to resort to all manner of coercion to achieve their utopian goals, ultimately leading to Despotism.This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 2 of Kevin and my 3rd discussion over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' In this video, we go over Chapter 4: The 'Inevitability' of Planning. In this chapter, Hayek refutes a common refrain of his time, namely that Planning was not only a desirable road for Western Democracies to go down, but that Planning was actually inevitable if the west was to survive and thrive on a global stage.This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 1 of Kevin and my 3rd discussion over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' In this video, we go over Chapter 3: Individualism and Collectivism. In this chapter, Hayek discusses the incompatibility between the Socialist system and the Liberal system. Hayek also delves into many arguments we hear today, such as the difference between disagreeing with a *goal,* (justice, equality, etc.) and disagreeing with the *means* in which someone claims we should use to achieve this goal. As with today, most disagreements are actually centered on differences in how to best attain commonly agreed upon goals, rather than the goals themselves. This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

This is Chapter 2 of 'The Road to Serfdom' book review Kevin of the Engineering Politics podcast and I are producing, in order to help people understand the arguments Hayek made almost 80 years ago are even more relevant for us today. The Road to Serfdom was originally published in 1944. In it, F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most enduring and substantive oppositions to Socialism and collectivist ideology ever printed. Such an important work has gone underappreciated and underdiscussed for far too long, particularly due to its significance for our current momentCheck us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

This is Chapter 1 of 'The Road to Serfdom' book review Kevin of Engineering Politics podcast and I are producing, in order to help people understand the arguments Hayek made almost 80 years ago are even more relevant for us today. The Road to Serfdom was originally published in 1944. In it, F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most enduring and substantive oppositions to Socialism and collectivist ideology ever printed. Such an important work has gone underappreciated and underdiscussed for far too long, particularly due to its significance for our current moment.Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

In 1944, F.A. Hayek published one of the most enduring and substantive oppositions to Socialism and collectivist ideology ever printed. Such an important work has gone underappreciated and underdiscussed for far too long, particularly due to its significance for our current moment. As such, Kevin of Engineering Politics and I are doing a chapter-by-chapter review of the book, in order to help people understand the arguments Hayek made almost 80 years ago are even more relevant for us today. This video is Part 1 of our introduction to Hayek's masterpiece. We'll be releasing weekly videos covering the book, its impact, and the enduring message Hayek was communicating both to his generation, and those who came after- a message that we ignore to our peril.Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

In 1944, F.A. Hayek published one of the most enduring and substantive oppositions to Socialism and collectivist ideology ever printed. Such an important work has gone underappreciated and underdiscussed for far too long, particularly due to its significance for our current moment. As such, Kevin of Engineering Politics and I are doing a chapter-by-chapter review of the book, in order to help people understand the arguments Hayek made almost 80 years ago are even more relevant for us today. This video is Part 1 of our introduction to Hayek's masterpiece. We'll be releasing weekly videos covering the book, its impact, and the enduring message Hayek was communicating both to his generation, and those who came after- a message that we ignore to our peril.Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Here is Part 1 of my 5th conversation with Kevin over F.A. Hayek's 'The Road to Serfdom.' In the next two videos, we go over Chapter 6: Planning and The Rule of Law. As Chapter 3 discussed the incompatibility between Individualism and Collectivism, Chapter 5 discusses similar incompatibilities between Planning and Democracy. Hayek lays out this argument by demonstrating how impossible it is for those seeking to Plan a society to achieve true consensus. Hayek explains the methods Planners use to circumvent the lack of public consensus for their Plan, which range from delegating their Plan to unelected bureaucrats, to vaguely defining their Plan as pursuant to "The Common Good," or "The Common Welfare." Today's equivalent might be to claim something is a "Human Right," for example. In the absence of consensus, Planners will inevitably have to resort to all manner of coercion to achieve their utopian goals, ultimately leading to Despotism.This book is not only free on Audible for those with a subscription, but a PDF of the original version is available for free online, so please check those out if you get a chance. https://ctheory.sitehost.iu.edu/img/H...Check us out on locals and twitter:https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/https://returntoreason.locals.comhttps://twitter.com/Eng_Politicshttps://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Expanding on our discussion in Part 1, we use the trial of Jesus before Pilate & Herod to examine the lens with which Christians should view their expectations and desires of the government and its leaders. Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioeSJ... Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

How should Christians view their relationship with government? How should scripture be used to support of legislative initiatives? Departing from the typical Return to Reason routine, I put on my rarely-seen "theology hat" in hopes of answering these questions. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Welcome to another livestream (of consciousness). This time, Kevin from Engineering Politics indulges me springing my stream of consciousness/ external processing on him, as we discuss the existence of multiple Overton Windows, asymmetrical directions of criticisms, and the goals of thought leaders within Far-Left Orthodoxy. All that, and so much more, in 105 minutes that would probably be better spent watching the most underrated movie of all time, Stranger Than Fiction. Here's some info on Stranger Than Fiction, which is completely unrelated to this podcast episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420223/... Here's some info on Kevin's content, Engineering Politics, which you should totally go check out instead of watching me ramble for the better part of two hours: Locals: https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJL... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eng_Politics Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?... Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Discussing how we should think about what the government's "job" is with Kevin from the Engineering Politics podcast. Here, we look at what exactly it means to contemplate the job of government, as compared to how we think about other "jobs." Kevin is a Conservative content creator who sincerely strives to explain the Conservative worldview in a way that is both digestible and informative. Although we clearly don't agree on everything, Kevin and I do agree on the necessity of productive and good-faith dialogue. I look forward to collaborating with Kevin more in the future, and would strongly encourage you to check out his content if you're interested in a tempered and insightful look at modern Conservatism. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Check out all of Kevin's written and media content at: https://engineeringpolitics.com/ https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ https://twitter.com/Eng_Politics https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJL... https://thinkspot.com/forum/type?foru... Follow me on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Realized I'd been driving and yelling into the abyss for about half an hour, so I decided to pull over and make a short video. Basically, it'd be really nice if we rejected those exploiting anger and sewing divisions, and instead planted a flag on the hill of human decency, declaring: "From this spot, I will not move." Return to Reason is a (somewhat regular) podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Revisiting 'The Watchmen Principle,' admitting I was wrong, and exploring our social trajectory. Also, I try not to completely lose my mind. Fun stuff! Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Let's discuss the act of trying to get blood from turnips... Conservative commentators, no matter how well-motivated, need to pump the breaks on the daily rants against the government. We're all frustrated, but this isn't helping. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

#DemExit was trending on Twitter for a reason. America's Next Top VP, Season 1 has begun. Bernie sells out, and I launch a website. Action-packed stuff! Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

What is and isn't worth arguing about when it comes to how we label Covid-19, and how to find the dynamic parts of your argument. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

So, I definitely thought I had all these uploaded... this is the first video I made after a State of Emergency was declared. Originally recorded on 3/18/2020. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Locals: https://returntoreason.locals.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t5CCBb... Medium: https://medium.com/@ReturnToReason

Is the media just another version of facebook derps? Why does skype hate me? How do you spruce up a shower curtain? All that, and so much more. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RebmvVGfPf4

What is the trajectory of the Democratic Party? Are Bernie's policies an aberration, or logical conclusion? When is the new 'Avatar' movie coming out? All that, and more, minus anything regarding Avatar. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 YouTube: https://youtu.be/RebmvVGfPf4r

Is there a difference between internally motivated activism, and externally pressured activism? What role does social media play in influencing well-intentioned, yet misinformed people? And are any of us really that different from Taylor Swift? All this, plus as much shower curtain as you can possibly handle. [[Panel on the "Equality Act" that I recommend in the video. Seriously, watch this.

Recapping impeachment (remember that?), primaries, and Democrat nomination scenarios. Also, it's my birthday. Yeehaw. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism.Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

f integrity and civility in politics are dead, it's because integrity and civility in our society are dead. We made this monster, and we're the only ones who can unmake it. I'll do a politics update on Wednesday after the NH primaries, which will be the same as Iowa, but with fewer burning dumpsters. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism. Follow on- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

No politics today! Go Chiefs! Instead, we'll look at the question: how should we criticize America? Does our opinion of America matter? What is necessary to unite our citizenry? Let's find out! Also, I screwed up the giveaway announcement. My bad. Before the stream tonight, I asked my wife how many entries we have, and she informed me "officially, none." Evidently the official rules were to enter by subscribing to my YouTube channel and commenting on a video. ADDITIONAL entries are done by following on Spotify, Twitter + Re-Tweet, or sharing on Facebook. Sorry about that. announcements will be done during the next livestream. For what it's worth, you can make your YouTube comment how awful I am at doing giveaways.Sources on YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/osZMo7lvp1o

The Bit- Concept Creep- 1:17:30- 2:18:45 Giveaway Details- 2:18:45-2:22:17 Giveaway is on from January 28-February 2nd. Head to https://youtu.be/Qt5L8khY078 to enter!Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues. Fueled by cynical optimism, and the occasional bloviating for 2 1/2 hours dear God what is wrong with me.

Listen to this part before part 2.Intro/Kobe/Superbowl- 0:00-11:45 Oprah's "Brownface" Book Recommendation- 11:45-17:35 Democrat Primaries- 17:35-31:20 My Elizabeth Warren Epiphany- 31:20-43:20 Capitalism is awful- 43:20-50:10 Impeachment- 50:10-1:17:30Sources at Youtube: https://youtu.be/Qt5L8khY078

Discussing the Chief's being awesome, CNN being hacks, and honoring MLK jr. I also take a quiz to see which Democrat Candidate most aligns with my views, and discuss the importance of not tethering how we think about transcendent principles, to individual people. Return to Reason is a weekly podcast on contemporary cultural and political issues, fueled by cynical optimism.Sources listed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Be17U2AVB6M

Tonight we discuss continued Iran fallout, honest Socialists that must be watching my content, and the 7th Democrat Debate. I also do an awesome 'MSNBC' impression and forget who Andrew Yang is, as well as the word "delegates." In other words, business as usual. Blame it on residual excitement over the Chief's victory.  Sources listed on youtube video:https://youtu.be/1YkfDZ8CU7Q

Welcome to 2020! For the first Return to Reason of the year, we've got updates on impeachment, the Democrat Primaries, and a non-Patriots Superbowl. We also look at who Qasem Soleimani was, the responses to his death, and the internal stability of Iran. Lastly, we glance at "Strategic Silence" as rationale for asymmetrical perspective bias, and the encouraging circumstances surrounding Dave Chapelle and Ricky Gervais.  

What does it look like to reject either party as the defining aspect of your identity? How can we return to first principles in establishing what is important to us?

How did a life-long Democrat, and 2016 Bernie Sanders supporter, become a centrist in the age of Trump? Here I explain my roots as a Democrat, and some of the events that pushed me away from the left, without being pulled to the right

Discussing the fallout from the recent Democratic Debate, SNL, and the growing rift in the Democratic Party. We also discuss the growing homeless crisis in California, and the unintended consequences of policies bursting with compassion, but without competence. Lastly, we look at the change in vernacular surrounding the impeachment inquiry, and how this linguistic shift can help understand the current state of things. Twitter: @mymundanemind  Sources on YouTube page: https://youtu.be/vM0_UUVl-is

Breaking down what to expect from #DemDebate5, and how Obama's recent remarks should impact the tone of the debate (Spoiler Alert: it didn't). Follow on Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

What is cancel culture, and should we be concerned? We discuss recent comments from Obama, and the strange backlash the former progressive savior received for cautioning his party from drifting #toofarleft. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/30/politi... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2... https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/01/op... https://www.washingtonpost.com/outloo... https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-e... https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...

Since it has (evidently) been well-established that Donald Trump is the center of the universe, why don't I ever talk about him? Here I discuss politicians heuristics, battlegrounds, and where I think the real focus needs to be. If you like cultural, political, and social commentary, check out my other videos, as well as all the snark you can handle on Twitter. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09

Doing OK? You're a racist. If you're forgiving, it's a cultural problem. And if you're kind, it means you're also kind of a problem. Lastly, my thoughts on the possibility that we've entered a new level of toxic discourse, and what we can do about it. If you're interested in cultural issues and fighting the toxic divisions we're dealing with, please like, share, and follow me on Twitter. Alternatively, if you think I'm an idiot, still do those things so you and your friends can make fun of these silly videos I make in my jeep. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09   Sources on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xm960zdzciM  

I discuss the importance of adhering to principles over ideology. If you like this kind of content, please share, and subscribe. If you don't like this kind of content, share and subscribe so that you can show your friends this moron's podcast. Follow on Twitter: Return to Reason (@mymundanemind): https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Sources on YouTube page: https://youtu.be/o6OrFwN2HUM

Someday, I'll do a livestream where something doesn't explode and go wrong. Today was not that day. The stream kept "losing connection" despite not being on WiFi. Thanks, Zuckerberg. My super fancy duct tape production quality definitely needed to be brought down a peg or two. Regardless, if you dig this kind of stuff, be sure to subscribe and follow me on Twitter: Return to Reason (@mymundanemind): https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 References on YouTube page- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYt-hIqkMss&t=8s

Democrat Debate 3 Recap & Analysis I cover the good, bad, and the meh for each candidate after the third round of #DemDebates.   More info and sources on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xmyos3SUO8w

While all you normal folks were watching the Buccaneers beat the Ravens, I was watching round three of the Democrat Debates. Here were my predictions beforehand, and some thoughts on the absurd backlash to IT Chapter Two. Post-Debate analysis coming Sunday. Twitter: Return to Reason (@mymundanemind): https://twitter.com/mymundanemind?s=09 Current Debate Standings/Polling: 30.1% for Biden 17.6% for Warren 16.9% for Sanders 6.7% for Harris 4.4% for Buttigieg 2.6% for Yang 2.4% for Booker 2.1% for O’Rourke 0.9% for Castro 0.9% for Klobuchar References: https://www.out.com/film/2019/9/07/pe... https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio... https://slate.com/culture/2019/09/it-... https://n.pr/2Gm3kBz https://time.com/5669734/september-de... https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dnc-...

I worry we lack the ability to coalesce as we did after 9/11. Twitter- https://twitter.com/mymundanemind

Comparing Dayton vs El Paso shooting: ~5:20 Red Flags: ~8:30 Soft Targets: ~14:30 Need for unity: ~20:00 Gun Violence facts from recent Pew article: ~21:30 The NRA: ~35:00 Conclusion/How to have an opinion: ~45:00 I didn't mean to make this stream so long, so use the references to skip around as necessary. Share and subscribe if you like this kind of content, and feel free to drop a comment or message me if you disagree, think I missed something, etc. Sources are on YouTube page. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6M... Twitter: @mymundanemind https://twitter.com/mymundanemind

My take on Night 2 of the Democratic Primary Debates, including my prediction that the Mainstream Media/DNC will increasingly try to prop up Joe Biden, as seen in the framing of many aspects of this debate. If you enjoy objective and nuanced discussions on cultural and political issues, please like, share & subscribe for more of this type of content. Twitter: @mymundanemind

A brief explanation of what exactly a "wage" is, and how to think about minimum wage as policy.

Hey, I'm back! Here are some quick thoughts on the Democratic Debate last night, and what to look for tonight. More to come.