Happy Election Day!
Great links, perspective on our moment, and a reflection on the importance of developing citizens.
Hello Bar-setters!
One through-line that undergirds most of my writing is a deep respect and love for civilization. As the blurb for my book says:
Setting the Bar is an investigation into the human condition-who we are, what we need to flourish, and where we are going as a culture.
This perspective is core to my view on the role of schools and parenting culture, as you can see from these posts:
What Do Citizens Need to Know?
We often overlook how unique representative democracy is in the scope of human history. I came across an amazing podcast a few months ago that related our modern moment to another in Roman history. It’s a fascinating listen, even if you aren’t a history person. More importantly, it ends with some essential lessons for our time.
Check it out!
Similarly, I’ve come across a couple podcast series lately that do an amazing job of humanizing history and bringing lessons to the forefront. I highly recommend this:
And this:
A look at history helps provide a balanced view. Our nation has weathered many intense storms in the past. But, also, its flourishing has always been dependent upon good people who have the skills to navigate their world effectively and are willing to work for what they believe in.
More than anything, that is the mission of parents and educators: to develop people like this—Fire-Carriers who are capable of taking this great inheritance and ushering it on to the next generation. Onward!
Thank you for reading and sharing!
Carry the fire!
Shane