Ok, here's a little pet peeve of mine. People who inch their cars forward at red lights. Here's why I think it's silly: Your automatic response to the light changing is to do the opposite of whatever you are currently doing. For example, if you're accelerating and see the light turn red, you automatically break. … Continue reading Quick! Be Better! Driving PSA
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#TBT The Scientific Revolution
Science. For those of you who are into science and math (BLESS YOU), this will hopefully be an interesting and maybe even exciting section on the Scientific Revolution. For the rest of you, I promise your science and math teachers have not hijacked this class and all will be returned to normal shortly. Remember … Continue reading #TBT The Scientific Revolution
#FF Making Oprah
Today's recommendation is Making Oprah. "In a new WBEZ podcast, Oprah Winfrey tells the behind-the-scenes story of her iconic TV talk show, along with producers, staffers, TV executives, and ratings rival Phil Donahue. The three-part series chronicles the show’s scrappy roots in Chicago, its rise to daytime dominance, and the powerful sway Winfrey came to … Continue reading #FF Making Oprah
#TBT The Spread of Absolutism
Prussia Meanwhile, over in the region that would become modern Germany, there was a place called Brandenburg, a small state in the Holy Roman Empire. Brandenburg’s prince was one of seven electors who chose the Holy Roman Emperor (meaning they had some power). In 1640, Frederick William became “the Great Elector.” He noticed that the … Continue reading #TBT The Spread of Absolutism
Police Shootings
A handful of podcast episodes aired lately that all relate to the same thing: police shootings. This is an exceedingly complex and emotional topic for people on both sides. The sides being police and black people (most of the time). And as someone who has not experienced either perspective, it is certainly a bold move … Continue reading Police Shootings
#FF S-Town
This week's podcast recommendation is coming to you early for obvious reasons. S-Town. I mean, I think I'm morally obligated to let you know about the newest podcast from the creators of Serial and This American Life -- two of the most popular podcasts ever. And with hype like that, I don't want you to feel … Continue reading #FF S-Town
#TBT Louis XIV
Meanwhile, over in France... Religion was getting political. Half of France’s nobility were Huguenots (aka French Protestants influenced by Calvin). Half is a lot and they were a powerful political threat to the king. The ultra-Catholic party paid for and recruited large armies to oppose the Huguenots. They fought for over 30 years including the … Continue reading #TBT Louis XIV
#FF Fake News & Media Literacy
Hello and welcome back to Follow Friday! Today I'd like to share a specific episode of the Liturgists Podcast: Fake News & Media Literacy. A couple disclaimers: Yes, this podcast is about the intersection of faith, science, and art. But this episode is focused strictly on how we can or should consume information. And second, yes, … Continue reading #FF Fake News & Media Literacy
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