What the Other Side Gets Wrong About the Constitution | A.J. Jacobs

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Chapters & Sections (56)

0:00 Misconceptions about the Second Amendment chapter 3
0:00 Misconceptions about the Second Amendment
1:58 Man with Musket in Manhattan Discusses Laws
3:56 Author's Personal Experience with the Constitution
6:20 Revisiting Founding Era Values and Practices chapter 2
6:20 Revisiting Founding Era Practices for Better Lives
8:12 The US Constitution's Aspirational Nature and Hypocrisy
10:47 Critique of Historical Figures and News Consumption chapter 3
10:47 Hypocrisy in Historical Figures and News Consumption
12:48 Benefits of Being Offline and Focused
14:17 Writing with a Quill Pen Experience
17:46 Interpreting the US Constitution's Slavery Language chapter 2
17:46 Discussion on the US Constitution and Slavery
20:09 Critique of the Founding Fathers' Views on Democracy
22:05 Voting Age and Education Requirements chapter 2
22:05 Voting Age and Education Requirements
24:15 Historical Context of Presidential System
26:39 Concerns about Imperial Presidency and Power chapter 3
26:39 Concerns about Imperial Presidency
28:40 Authoritarian Regimes and Wasted Human Resources
30:04 Checks and Balances in US Government
31:37 Electoral College and Privateering Discussion chapter 4
31:37 Electoral College and Privateering Discussion
33:32 Privateers and the American Revolutionary War
34:58 Privateer Application and Constitutional Rights
36:19 Conspiracy Theories and Presidential Power
38:09 Originalism vs Living Constitutionalism Explained chapter 2
38:09 Originalism in the US Constitution
39:56 Originalism vs Living Constitutionalism Debate
42:48 Sedition Laws and Free Speech in America chapter 2
42:48 Sedition Laws and Free Speech in America
46:30 Buying Gold and Silver at Local Businesses
47:43 Founding Fathers' Views on Social Media chapter 2
47:43 Social Media and the Founding Fathers
50:16 George Washington's Forgiveness and Anger Control
52:37 Gun Control and the Second Amendment Debate chapter 1
52:37 Gun Control and the Second Amendment Debate
56:55 Cognitive Bias and the Dangers of Intransigence chapter 2
56:55 Cognitive Bias and the Dangers of Intransigence
59:52 Evaluating the US State System
1:01:20 Candle History and 18th Century Living chapter 2
1:01:20 Candle History and Smell Comparison
1:03:05 Historical Comparison of Modern and 18th Century Life
1:05:54 Cruel and Unusual Punishments in History chapter 3
1:05:54 Cruel and Unusual Punishments in History
1:08:31 Reviving Voting as a Joyful Community Event
1:09:52 Making Democracy Fun Again Through Baking
1:11:36 Historical Accuracy of 18th Century Musket Ownership chapter 3
1:11:36 Historical Discussion of 18th Century Life
1:13:24 Shooting Range Experience with Musket
1:15:20 War Reenactment Safety and Authenticity Concerns
1:17:49 Virtue and Responsibility in American History chapter 4
1:17:49 American Virtue and Community Responsibility
1:19:47 Optimism for American Democracy
1:21:48 Personal Experiences with Unconventional Lifestyle Choices
1:23:07 AJ Jacobs discusses his podcast The Puzzler

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