Patreon Exclusive. The Minimalists talk with T.K. Coleman about the roots of the current divisions in our society, as well as possible remedies, and they answer the following questions:
Why did The Minimalists vote for two different candidates in the last election, and who were they? (14:49)
How do we maintain harmony in our relationships while still tackling contentious topics? (15:00)
Is it considered a privileged position to choose not to vote if you determine your choice will have no significant impact? (36:48)
What do The Minimalists think about the war in Ukraine? (51:38)
What are your positions on abortion and Roe v. Wade? (1:04:53)
Why have you chosen to partner with such a polarizing individual as Dave Ramsey? (1:16:09)
How do you clarify your more controversial takes to assuage your audience members’ concerns? (1:19:15)
What are your thoughts regarding cutting people out of your life that don’t align with you politically? (1:34:34)
Should we avoid discussing sensitive subjects with friends to avoid straining relationships? (1:34:44)
Do you have a threshold of value alignment one must meet to be your friend? (1:34:58)
How do The Minimalists feel about Elon Musk buying Twitter? (1:57:18)
LINKS
Article: Parable of the Chinese Farmer
Book: The Problem of Political Authority
Contribute: Bridging the Financial Literacy Gap
Facebook: T.K. Coleman
Instagram: T.K. Coleman
Podcast: Revolution of 1
Text: 937-202-4654
Tour: The Minimalists
Twitter: T.K. Coleman
Watch: Create Your Own Roadshow
Website: T.K. Coleman
MAXIMS
“Our claims to wisdom must be tested by the time we’re given and the lives we live.” —T.K. Coleman
“Life itself is a near-death experience.” —T.K. Coleman
“There is no good or bad, there is only cause and effect.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“We allow ourselves to be manipulated because we intend to manipulate: we take the hits we want to dish out.” —T.K. Coleman
“A coercive relationship is not a relationship at all—it’s indentured servitude.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Be empirical rather than theoretical in your assessment of results.” —T.K. Coleman
“Love with conditions is not love at all.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Every generation has commonly accepted truths that were a conspiracy to previous generations.” —T.K. Coleman
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 342.
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