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In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, I explain why our political divisiveness did not start with our politicians, and how we can solve issues related to meaning. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community here: https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ Original Video Publish Date: 06/29/2020

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns to talk about the news of President Trump and the First Lady testing positive for COVID-19. We talk about the political and social implications as a result of this news. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 10/02/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, I talk about my critical review of Ibram X. Kendi’s book, How To Be An Antiracist. This is part of The New Age Of Racism series. This podcast has additional BONUS CONTENT that can only be accessed in the Engineering Politics Locals Community with a subscription pass. Join the community using the following link: https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ Original Video Publish Date: 11/28/2020 To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/)

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, James from Commutation Constructs returns to talk about a disagreement we have about how to properly define the political and cultural movement we are seeing on the Right today. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 11/16/2020 Find Commutation Constructs here: Locals Community: https://commutationconstruct.locals.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsU6kT1ekV6zjZ_Y5Qafsww Twitter: @CommutationC Website: https://www.commutationconstruct.com/

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns to talk about why we both decided to vote for Trump for president in 2020 even though both of us did not vote for him in 2016. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 10/31/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Vesper Stamper comes on the show to talk about how artists have a unique skillset for characterizing the world and the people in it. We also talk about her new book, A Cloud Of Outrageous Blue. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 10/12/2020 Find Vesper Stamper here: Locals Community: https://vesperisms.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum_type/vesper-stamper/author/YEtROk/author/YEtROk Instagram: @vesperillustration Books: What The Night Sings A Cloud Of Outrageous Blue

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Kyle Ramos from the Slightly Sophisticated Podcast comes on to talk about the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the problems with the current-day Democrat and Republican parties. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 09/18/2020 Find Slightly Sophisticated here: Website: https://slightlysophisticatedpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3V955CglQFLDLtRyZQgnw/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slightly.sophisticated/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SlightlySophisticated/creators Audio Podcast: Search "Slightly Sophisticated Podcast" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns to talk about the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, how the Republicans will handle it, and how this may add to the division in the U.S. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 09/21/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns to talk about what will happen the day after the election. We make no predictions on the results of the election itself, but we dive into the possibility of violent outbreaks and how we can stop it from happening. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 09/16/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns to talk about the 2020 election, the DNC and RNC conventions, the current state of our politics, and what message is convincing to undecided voters. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 09/07/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for another 2-part conversation on shifting hierarchies. This second and final part covers the red flags we should all look for in a corrupt hierarchy. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 08/26/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for another 2-part conversation on shifting hierarchies. This first part covers the political evolution of the Left and Right. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 08/24/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for another 3-part conversation on hierarchies. This third part covers how to identify present corrupt hierarchies. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 08/11/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for another 3-part conversation on hierarchies. This second part covers several past examples of what a corrupt hierarchy looks like. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 08/11/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for another 3-part conversation on hierarchies. This first part covers why we feel the need to have this conversation in the first place. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 08/11/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for our third conversation. We talk more about the hierarchy flip (inversion), what caused it, and when it happened. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 07/19/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, James from Commutation Constructs comes on the podcast for our first conversation. We talk about the different ways language can be used to change perceived reality. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 07/19/2020 Find Commutation Constructs here: Locals Community: https://commutationconstruct.locals.com/

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast - Current Events Edition, I review the resignation letter Bari Weiss submitted when leaving The New York Times, and why her letter highlights the damaging effects of cancel culture. This podcast has additional BONUS CONTENT that can only be accessed in the Engineering Politics Locals Community with a subscription pass. Join the community using the following link: https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ Original Video Publish Date: 07/17/2020 Sources: 1) Resignation Letter (Article) - Bari Weiss: https://www.bariweiss.com/resignation-letter 2) Bio (Biography) - Bari Weiss: https://www.bariweiss.com/bio 3) The 1619 Project (Article) - The New York Times Magazine - Nikole Hannah-Jones: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html 4) Whatever We Have, We Have to Work With It (Interview Transcript) - The New York Times - Cheryl Strayed interview with Alice Walker: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/podcasts/sugar-calling-alice-walker-quarantine-virus.html 5) How the Soviets Won the Space Race for Equality (Article) - The New York Times - Sophie Pinkham: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/us/how-the-soviets-won-the-space-race-for-equality.html 6) Charles M. Blow (Tweet) - @CharlesMBlow: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBlow/status/1281938683327897600

EP Quick Clips: Series 2 takes smaller clips from the Engineering Politics Podcast #12 - Conversation with Return To Reason: The Overton Window full length podcast coving the rise and fall of hierarchies. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 06/12/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

EP Quick Clips: Series 2 takes smaller clips from the Engineering Politics Podcast #12 - Conversation with Return To Reason: The Overton Window full length podcast coving the shrinking Overton Window that tends to only shrink for one side of the political discourse. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 06/12/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast, Truman from Return To Reason returns for our second conversation. We talk about the Overton Window, how it’s applied differently to different groups, and what the future of discourse looks like in America. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 06/12/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

In this episode of The Engineering Politics Podcast - Current Events Edition, I talk about the death of George Floyd and how we can avoid tragedies like this in the future. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community here: https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/ Original Video Publish Date: 06/06/2020 Sources: 1) Did anti-police sentiment lead to more murders in 2015? One expert makes her case. (Article) - Vox interview with Heather Mac Donald: https://www.vox.com/2016/1/7/10730564/ferguson-effect-heather-mac-donald 2) Police Unions and the Problem of Police Misconduct (Article) - Reason - By Jonathan H. Adler: https://reason.com/2020/05/30/police-unions-and-the-problem-of-police-misconduct/ 3) Unlawful Shield (FAQ) - Cato Institute: https://www.unlawfulshield.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-qualified-immunity/ 4) ‘In an appropriate case, we should reconsider our qualified immunity jurisprudence’ (Article) - The Washington Post - By Will Baude: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2017/06/19/in-an-appropriate-case-we-should-reconsider-our-qualified-immunity-jurisprudence/ 5) New Bill Would Abolish Qualified Immunity, Make It Easier To Sue Cops Who Violate Civil Rights (Article) - Forbes - By Nick Sibilla: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicksibilla/2020/06/03/new-bill-would-abolish-qualified-immunity-make-it-easier-to-sue-cops-who-violate-civil-rights/#b8044b16fbc9

EP Quick Clips: Series 1 takes smaller clips from the Engineering Politics Podcast #10 - Conversation with Return To Reason: Government Job Description full length podcast coving government solutions versus private market alternatives. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 07/03/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

EP Quick Clips: Series 1 takes smaller clips from the Engineering Politics Podcast #10 - Conversation with Return To Reason: Government Job Description full length podcast coving private charity versus public programs. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 07/03/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind

EP Quick Clips: Series 1 takes smaller clips from the Engineering Politics Podcast #10 - Conversation with Return To Reason: Government Job Description full length podcast covering the limited scope of government. To support this content, become a member of the Engineering Politics Locals Community (at https://engineeringpolitics.locals.com/) Original Video Publish Date: 07/03/2020 Find Return To Reason here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6MD3cAZeUz7RMYBNR5jqw Locals Community: https://returntoreason.locals.com/ Thinkspot: https://www.thinkspot.com/forum/type?forum_type=author&id=Jpt6D6&type_id=Jpt6D6&f_type=post&type_name=author&#moveup Twitter: @mymundanemind