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?

â—¬ In this episode:

â‹— Word of the podcast: Commonplace Book
â‹— The lo-tech Pinterest of the past
â‹— Jefferson was pro-Bitcoin
â‹— Conspiracies are a natural part of human life
â‹— Free speech and the media have always been messy
â‹— Liberal idealism and university student madness
â‹— Why it's crucial to know the history of society's problems
â‹— Viewing history as a wise elder vs. a passionate youth

â—¬ Book Mentioned:
American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson (https://amzn.to/3yDR6jz)

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