Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 11 hours 34 minutes
We use the Panama Papers as a jumping-off point to sum up the season and talk about: - the alleged flatness of the world - the possibilities of both globalization and localization - the twin dangers of imperialism and parochialism - the ways that growing income inequality intersect with globalization - the things different cultures can learn from each other - the distinction between “reasonable” and “justifiable” responses - the importance of humility, whether in art or in charitable action -...
The global nature of Christianity and the beauty of many cultures practicing the same faith Show Notes We look at how Christianity is changing as it shifts from being heavily Western to being far more global (as it was in its birth)...
The EU and internet law—monopolies, copyright, taxing, freedom of speech, and learning from each other. Show Notes In this second of two episodes recorded live at NC State (with a different class of students), we tackle the European Union’s approach to internet legislation—including everything from copyright law to dealing with monopolies—as a way to look at how differently things work around the world. What might we learn from other countries here in the U.S...
Art, protest, and propaganda—in the Israeli-Palestine conflict, and in general Show Notes In the first of two episodes recorded live at NC State, we tackle the challenges posed by protest art. When does art cross a line and become morally reprehensible? When is it a viable alternative to other, far worse ways of dealing with the same problems? Previously on the Show - 0.01: We Need Some Context! - 4.02: Helpings - 4.10: The Ancient Wisdom of Usenet * Disagreeing well - 1...
Populism, social media, and wisdom in when, how, and where to (dis)engage with people you disagree with. Show Notes There’s a wave of populism sweeping the world. Twitter and Facebook are some of the epicenters of the new populism. How should we think about interacting with radical populists in general? And what about specifically on social media? Previously on the Show * 4.05: The Price of Democracy – the necessity and the limitations of gradualism, incrementalism, and compromise in politics...
The Syrian refugee crisis, the difference between refugees and general immigration, and hard choices for nation-states Show Notes We discuss the problems that face major nation-states trying to respond to the massive refugee crisis in Europe. We also look at the complex relationship between nations on topics like this in a “global world” (nice, Chris) and suggest that Americans both invest actively in making things better and chill out a bit insofar as we don’t live in Europe...
John O'Nolan on Ghost, Singapore, international commerce, and giving the benefit of the doubt Show Notes We invite Ghost cofounder John O’Nolan on the show to talk about Ghost’s reincorporation in Singapore, what that means for them as a non-profit, and how we should think about these kinds of moves. We talk about everything from the specific details of Ghost’s move to the ethics of business tourism, and John basically hammers on themes we’ve been talking about all season. It’s _fantastic_...
War, the modern nation-state, and an end to "the end of history" Show Notes We talk about nation-states, war, hopes of permanent peace and how “the end of history” and the notion of fewer major wars is likely a pipe dream. But also, how to think about foreign policy issues as citizens of nations we love, and the value of nation-states even in a “global village.” Music - “Warpaint On” by Risley. Used by permission. - “Winning Slowly Theme” by Chris Krycho...
Money flow in a global economy and the complex interplay between globalization, regionalism, and local economies. Previously on the Show - 4.03: The Podcast Awakens—in which we talked about global fandoms specifically in the context of _Star Wars_ - 3.12: Hungarian Folk Music—in which we talked about musical (sub)cultures not especially well-served by the current music market, but also how the internet is helping subcultures thrive Music - “Solitude” by Alpenglow. Used by permission...
The necessity and the limitations of gradualism, incrementalism, and compromise in politics. We dive back into the deep end with a discussion of the necessity and challenge of compromise in the political realm...