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Folk Wisdom

Folk Wisdom

Written by: Adam Lorenzen
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Have you ever wondered what's behind the expression "You know what they say?" Folk Wisdom is a podcast about the knowledge encoded in cultural sayings and presuppositions. Join host Adam Lorenzen as he looks into old sayings, stories, and cultural beliefs and tries to figure out if they have any relevance today.

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  • 3. What is Common Sense, really?
    Mar 14 2022

    This episode tries to answer the question, “What is common sense, really?”

    I also look into whether common sense can be learned or taught. I hope you enjoy listening, and if you like the show feel free to send me a note at folkwisdompodcast@gmail.com

    00:00 - Intro

    03:18 - Common Notions of Common Sense

    05:19 - Types of Reasoning

    08:41 - Science and Common Sense Are Not Actually Opposing Ideas

    13:01 - Cartesian Skepticism vs the Realists

    18:29 - Common Sense as a Body of Knowledge

    22:46 - How to Build Your Common Sense

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    27 mins
  • 2. A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
    Jan 22 2022

    In this episode, I look at Benjamin Franklin's timeless principles of personal finance and how they apply today.

    00:00 - Introduction

    02:45 - Time is Money

    04:31 - Explanation of a Penny Saved Being Twopence Clear

    06:17 - A Good Example is the Best Sermon

    07:41 - The Way to Wealth: Industry

    09:41 - 80/20 Rule

    11:14 - The Way to Wealth: Frugality

    15:37 - Compound Interest: Rice Chessboard

    18:25 - Compound Interest: 18th Century Style

    21:04 - The Millionaire Next Door: Fact or Fiction?

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    30 mins
  • 1. Defense Wins Championships
    Jan 2 2022

    In this episode, I look at the origin of a common American sports phrase, "Defense Wins Championships" and see if it applies across other domains. (It does.)

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:21 - Bear Bryant

    10:48 - Simon Ramo and Tennis

    13:53 - Complex Systems Theory and Game Theory

    17:01 - The Greeks at Marathon

    22:20 - The Phalanx

    30:08 - More Football and Closing

    31:54 - Addendum

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    34 mins
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