Apr 21, 2015
Every single aspect of personal finance is influenced politics, religion, and philosophy. Every law and every decision has a moral and ethical component to it.
In modern conversation, we're unaccustomed to talking about philosophy and ethics. We steer away from discussing politics and religion because we're uncomfortable with how we can have a positive relationship with another person even when we disagree.
Or, we might feel unequipped to battle in the world of philosophical or religious ideas.
The problem is that our lives are continuously influenced by others who are battling in the world of politics, religion, and philosophy. And, we're subject to the same moral/ethical code as everyone else is regardless if we want to admit it or not!
Worse still, we don't have the choice of non-participation. Every dollar of tax we pay, every item we buy, every hour we work affects the larger system in some way. By our actions we are supporting or tearing down various systems and causes.
We are either moving the systems that surround us in a certain direction or we are being moved by them.
The final horrific reality is that most of us are untrained in
the fine art of sniffing out propaganda and influence. So, we are
subject to it. Most of us would be content to simply sit by and
live our lives quietly; it's not possible. Because you are in
important pawn in others' plans for you.
Today's show is a unique experiment for me in a teaching style.
Essentially, I'm trying to accomplish a few objectives in an
interesting and challenging way.
I hope you enjoy the show. It's an unusual discussion but it's an important one.
I will be building on the content of this show in future episodes as we sort our way through the swamps of financial movements, theories, and conspiracies in the future.
Let the critical thinking skills commence!
Joshua
p.s., I've tagged this show with the [EXPLICIT] label because of the content and some of the words used. This show is most appropriate for adult audiences, not for children.
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