I’m going to begin covering my monthly reading recaps on the podcast. This way, I can show you the books I’ve been reading and go into more detail. Be sure to watch or listen to this recap in addition to reading the material below:October 2026 ReadingVoltaire • Plato • Apollonius ...Show more
Where to Start with Greek Mythology
I’ve just started reading Jason and the Argonauts for the monthly Short Great Books reading group that I lead. It got me thinking about Greek Mythology and what the best way to immerse yourself in that world. I offer some thoughts, suggest some books, and give my opinion on where ...Show more
From the French Revolution to the social media age, Fara Dabhoiwala charts the surprising history of the idea that people should be able to say what they like From America's founding fathers via John Stuart Mill to today's social media giants, humanity has long wrestled with the ...Show more
Book bans, disinformation, the wild world of the internet. Free speech debates are all around us. What were the Founding Fathers thinking when they created the First Amendment, and how have the words they wrote in the 18th century been stretched and shaped to fit a world they nev ...Show more
It’s not just what you say, it’s why you say it and why your audience is listening. Tim Scanlon explains the intricacies of free speech. Find out more about Tim, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.