Fire in the Hearth
Two brothers around the fire, surveying and discussing the world in pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful. You are invited to join us.
Episode 8: A Crotchety Old Author and His Favorite Films
In this episode, we discuss film and what makes for a good one. We set forth criteria for what makes a great film, decide how far is too far on screen, and discuss the challenges of franchise films. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
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Episode 7: How to Approach AI
In this episode, we attempt to make sense of AI and the immense impact it is already having on the world, in both good and bad ways. We assess the impact AI is having on education, children, and jobs, react to some stories of terrible uses, and set forth a nuanced view of using AI while keeping it at arms length. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
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Episode 6: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty: a Discourse on the Nature of Art
In this episode, we look back at the evolution of art and how cultural changes have impacted it both today and in the preceding ages. emphasize the importance of the subject in art, whether AI and videogames are art, and attempt to put a definition to art itself. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
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Episode 5: Smart Phones and Dumb People
In this episode, we discuss about the information overload that surrounds everyone today and how to respond to it. We assess the dangers of secondhand knowledge, why wisdom and IQ are not the same thing, and the need for patience and discipline when learning new things. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
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Episode 4: Escaping the Hamster Wheel - Leisure and Culture
In this episode, we discuss the nature of what leisure actually is and it's significance to society and the family. We enjoy great whiskey, dismiss weed as not being a good thing, and try to figure out how to escape the hamster wheel of modern living and slow down. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
Other endeavors:
The Ordinary Wood Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrdinaryWoodShop
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Episode 3: Sports in Society and Family
In this episode, we assess the place of sports in society and the family. We discuss the differences between European and American sports, and put forth our arguments for which sport is the greatest. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
Other endeavors:
The Ordinary Wood Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrdinaryWoodShop
Saints and Sixguns Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDMJX41N?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&sr=1-5
Episode 2: Education, Work, and Play
In this episode, we survey the history of education and how it has changed through the ages from Socrates to the present day. We discuss how westward expansion and the Industrial Revolution changed the way children were educated, and evaluate the options present today for the education of children. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
Other endeavors:
The Ordinary Wood Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrdinaryWoodShop
Saints and Sixguns Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDMJX41N?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_t...
Episode 1: Human Relations vs. Human Resources
In this episode, we survey the history of work and how it has changed through the ages. We discuss craftsmanship, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, what it means to work well and virtuously. Join us around the fire, no matter where you may be.
Other endeavors:
The Ordinary Wood Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrdinaryWoodShop
Saints and Sixguns Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDMJX41N?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_ks_series_rwt_tkin&sr=1-5
