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Martin Gurri Explains The Rise Of Mass Protest Movements | The Show Jul 28, 2022

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Why does the country seem to erupt into new mass protests every few months? Is it all connected or just a coincidence?

In this episode, John sits down with fellow dad and author Martin Gurri, who sees the profile of the typical protestor as the common thread. Disenchanted and well-educated young people have been overwhelmed by the information tsunami of the digital age. Even though they may disagree on the details, most share a distrust of traditional institutions and media outlets.

Martin spent three decades as a CIA media analyst. His years of experience culminated with his 2014 book, The Revolt of the Public, which explores this topic in depth.

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Martin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgurri?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

The Revolt of the Public: https://www.amazon.com/Revolt-Public-Crisis-Authority-Millennium/dp/1732265143

Martin's Blog: https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/

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Outline:

[00:00] Intro

[01:54] The origin of “Revolt of the Public"

[10:32] Media shapes the national self-image

[15:00] The People vs. The Public

[20:36] The characteristics of modern protest

[31:28] Mass protest over housing costs in Israel

[38:02] 20th-century institutions are failing

[48:34] John F. Kennedy and Donald Trump

[55:52] Why “Revolt of the Public” connects with people

[1:03:11] Navigating the information tsunami as a parent

[1:13:47] Kids become activists for the wrong reasons

[1:25:45] Revolution isn’t a reliable source of meaning

[1:37:18] Outro

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Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong.

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Get To Know Matt Ridley | Pop Wisdom Jul 28, 2022

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Matt Ridley has some wisdom to share.

He’s been a member of the House of Lords, a businessman, a journalist, and an author, but today we’re focusing on questions that you can’t find the answers to on his resume. Matt tells us about his pet peeves, favorite chores, and much more, all delivered with a healthy dose of British wit.

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Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/

Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridley

The Rational Optimist: https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Optimist-Prosperity-Evolves-P-s/dp/0061452068/ref=sr_1_4?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688171&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-4

Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19: https://www.amazon.com/Viral-Search-COVID-19-Matt-Ridley/dp/006313912X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=94B49MUOQNKK&keywords=matt+ridley&qid=1646688220&sprefix=matt+ridley%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3

How Innovation Works: Serendipity, Energy and the Saving of Time: https://www.amazon.com/How-Innovation-Works-Flourishes-Freedom/dp/0062916602/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QVTVWOSE81Z5&keywords=how+innovation+works&qid=1646952447&s=books&sprefix=how+innovation+works%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1

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Is The World Getting Worse? Matt Ridley Doesn’t Think So | The Show Jul 28, 2022

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Are people overly pessimistic about the state of the world for no good reason? Should we be more optimistic about where we are?

We sat down with Matt Ridley to discuss what the future holds for humanity and the many reasons to be optimistic about where we are headed.

Throughout Matt Ridley’s career, he has worked as a journalist, author, businessman, and member of the House of Lords. In his book, “The Rational Optimist,” he makes the case for an economics of hope, arguing that the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation, and change will inevitably increase human prosperity.

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Matt Ridley’s Website: https://www.mattridley.co.uk/

Matt Ridley’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattwridley

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Outline:

[00:00] Intro

[03:12] The Rational Optimist

[07:42] Is pessimism anything new?

[16:21] Motivation by fear vs. reason

[22:21] Authority pretends to know more than it does

[29:07] Top-down vs. bottom-up systems

[36:06] Is apocalyptic climate alarmism justified?

[42:34] The nuclear power paradox

[46:13] Headlines aren’t evidence

[51:34] “Noble lies” deplete trust

[55:12] How Innovation Works

[1:03:19] You’re lucky to be alive right now

[1:06:11] Outro

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Meet Mike Yates | Pop Wisdom Jul 28, 2022

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Mikes Yates has some wisdom to share.

Whether he’s making pizza with his family on a Friday night or reminiscing about his favorite children’s book, Mike’s passion for fatherhood is unmistakable. Just as he strives to revolutionize education so that the needs of students can finally be met, Mike uses insights from his own childhood to make sure that his children will flourish.

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Mike is currently the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategy at the Reinvention Lab of Teach For America: https://www.reinventionlab.org/

Watch Mike’s TED Talk “School Sucks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Z9zP4cgso

Mike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyD

Mike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/

Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text

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School Sucks! Mike Yates Disrupts Boring Education | The Show Jul 28, 2022

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School sucks! At least as it’s envisioned today. Our guest brings a fresh perspective to what it means to learn and what it takes to be an educator.

Mike Yates has a radically different perspective on school. Throughout his career he’s amassed tons of hands on experience, helping him develop curriculums and programs filled with unconventional ideas on how kids actually learn and the role of teachers. We sat down with Mike to uncover what educators should be doing differently and how his personal education journey inspired his commitment to improve school for all kids.

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Mike is currently the Senior Managing Director of Network Strategy at the Reinvention Lab of Teach For America: https://www.reinventionlab.org/

Watch Mike’s TED Talk “School Sucks”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Z9zP4cgso

Mike’s podcast Schoolish: https://open.spotify.com/show/51LHj7G0RH6dn7Hbj8nyD

Mike’s Website: https://www.yatesmike.com/

Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-yates?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text

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Outline:

[00:00] Intro

[02:52] What is Teach For America?

[10:18] Mike’s educational origin story

[14:23] The prototype for a great teacher

[20:53] Revenge against a bad teacher

[25:23] Cancel traditional school

[28:23] 6th grader teaches himself to read

[32:45] Innovating individualized learning

[39:27] Engaging with your child’s education

[43:09] Criticism, victimhood, and empowerment

[52:39] Your career should serve your family

[57:50] Being an American by being a dad

[1:00:18] Outro

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Welcome To The Dad Saves America Podcast Jul 27, 2022

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Can Dad Save America? We Think So.

We’re on a mission to celebrate, empower, and entertain Dads, could-be Dads, and father-figures of all stripes. We deliver powerful stories, exclusive interviews, mini-documentaries, and deep dives on a weekly basis to inform and inspire as we build a movement of dads who embrace their heroic calling. We dads need our own superhero league to take on the challenges of today and push back against the Fear Industrial Complex. We need a place where we can discover ways to empower our kids, our communities, and our country.

It’s time Dad Saves America.

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