391. Are Communities An Example of Collectivism?
What is collectivism and how is it different from community? If it’s good to share and help those around you in your community, why is collectivism considered bad? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I think our listeners probably know that we are not fans of collectivism, […]
232. What’s So Bad about The “Greater Good”?
We often hear people say that the “greater good” is more important than protecting the individual. This line of thinking has been used to promote public policies that put the collective good ahead of individual needs. Definitions: Utilitarianism: A belief that any action is good so long as it helps the majority, or the most […]
88. Who Was Karl Marx?
Collectivism, and specifically socialism, are threats to individual liberty. In order to understand how we can combat these destructive ideas, we need to understand where they came from. Today, Connor and Brittany profile Karl Marx, the father of socialism and author of “The Communist Manifesto.” Links: Teen Vogue Articles Here’s a transcript of our conversation: […]