The Way the World Works: A Tuttle Twins Podcast for Families

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64. What Is A Logical Fallacy? Nov 20, 2020

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Logical Fallacies, or flawed reasoning, occur all the time in our world. Politicians use them, the media uses them, and unfortunately, many people routinely fall for these fallacies. Today, Connor and Brittany discuss what a logical fallacy is and how you can avoid using them and falling for them in everyday life.

63. How Do You Talk to People When You Disagree? Nov 18, 2020

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Nobody seems to be able to agree on much these days. And while it's good to stay true to your principles and beliefs, it doesn't mean you can't still talk to people with whom you disagree.

62. How Can You Stay Positive In A Crazy World? Nov 16, 2020

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The world is a crazy place, but that doesn't mean we have to be sad and gloomy about it. There is so much to be optimistic about there are plenty of ways you can try your best to stay positive even when everything around us is chaotic.

61. How Does The Electoral College Work? Nov 13, 2020

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Unlike other countries, who elect their officials through popular vote, our country uses something called the "Electoral College." Many people, even adults, don't really understand how it works. Today, Brittany and Connor explain the Electoral College and the role in plays in presidential elections.

60. Why Was Henry Ford So Important? Nov 11, 2020

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Once upon a time, cars were a luxury item only the super rich could afford. But thanks to Henry Ford and an economic concept called "economies of scale," cars were able to mass produced, making them more affordable to everyday people.

59. Has technological innovation made us better or worse off? Nov 09, 2020

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The internet and the "internet of things" has completely changed our world. On one hand, this tech has helped make our world safer, on the other hand we now live in a world where tech has caused us to lose our privacy. Today Connor and Brittany discuss the role tech has played in our modern world.

58. What is Fascism? Nov 06, 2020

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On today's episode, Connor and Brittany continue their discussion on "isms," focusing specifically one we hear about a lot these days, "fascism." The pair dive into what fascism is and why it's such a threat to individual liberty.

57. Does It Really Matter Who Wins The Presidency? Nov 04, 2020

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During election season, the media and politicians like to tell us that the fate of the future depends on the outcome of the presidential election. While the president does have a lot of power, the truth is presidents and other politicians can't save us from all our problems. The truth is, when all is said and done, individuals are the only ones responsible for making our lives better.

56. Should You Take Out Student Loans to Pay for College? Nov 02, 2020

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College is an expensive investment. So expensive, in fact, that a lot of young people often take out student loans to pay for their education. But student loans come with a lot of problems that negatively impact a student's future, the economy, and the cost of tuition.

55. Kerry McDonald Oct 30, 2020

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In this episode, Connor and Brittany sit down with the mother of four and author of the book, "Unschooled" to talk about the future of education in a post-pandemic world.

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