Lawrence W. Reed: What Alexis de Tocqueville Teaches Us About American Exceptionalism — Can It Last? Foundation for Economic Education 2024-10-21 | Lawrence W. Reed: What Alexis de Tocqueville Teaches Us About American Exceptionalism — Can It Last?
Vietnams War on Barbie Foundation for Economic Education 2023-07-18 | The new Barbie movie doesn’t seem like it should be a candidate for sparking international conflict, but a crudely-drawn map in one of the film’s goofy scenes is at the center of a geopolitical debate. Vietnam has outright banned the Barbie movie over what it says is a representation of the “Nine-Dash Line,” a territorial boundary claim by China over part of the South China Sea. The conflict over who owns those waters stretches back more than a thousand years, but the post-WWII era’s global carve-up defined the problem that pits China against its neighbors any time a movie has even a frame of the contentious map. Barbie: imdb.com/title/tt1517268#barbie #movie #movies
Bluey Censored for FAT SHAMING?! Foundation for Economic Education 2023-07-13 | Bluey might be the most wholesome kids show on television, and adults love it, too -- but a scene in which Bluey's father simply decides he wants to exercise has caused such controversy that the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Disney+ cut out the section entirely. If Bluey's dad Bandit thinks he'll feel better about himself if he exercises, and maybe even be a better father and better employee, how is that a problem? From health professionals to the show's superfans, enough criticism rolled in to make the scene a problem.#bluey #disneyplus #disney
The Hidden Genius of Hoarders Foundation for Economic Education 2023-07-11 | A&E's long-running series "Hoarders" profiles the lives and properties of people suffering from compulsive hoarding disorder. And while cleaning up properties that can hold several hundred tons of trash is difficult, cleaning up the minds of the owners presents a more serious challenge.The foundation of Hoarders consists of important, sweeping questions about individual rights and liberties -- and buried within Andy and Becky Otter's hoard is a complex web of Isaiah Berlin's positive and negative freedoms. What are our obligations to help others, and how far should we go if it means restricting their freedom? To what degree should others be free from the consequences of someone else's bad choices? And what do we do when two people's individual liberties collide?Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics:youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox——————————LINKS:https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/liberty-positive-negative/aetv.com/shows/hoardersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoarders_(TV_series)——————————#tv #review #netflix
Spider-Man vs. Affirmative Action Foundation for Economic Education 2023-07-07 | Miles Morales's guidance counselor has a plan to get Miles into Princeton: lean into cheap advantages on his application, like stretching the truth about his background and family. In one of those moments that defines who a character really is, Miles rejects these ploys to simply be himself rather than a caricatured version that might bring some benefits. For Miles, what he'd lose by doing that is much more serious than anything he'd gain. Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics:youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox——————————LINKS:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Across_the_Spider-Verserottentomatoes.com/m/spider_man_across_the_spider_verseimdb.com/title/tt9362722——————————CREDITS:Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#spiderman #spiderverse #marvel
The Flash Cant Change the Past (and neither can you) Foundation for Economic Education 2023-07-05 | DC appears to be squandering an excellent opportunity to provide the deep, engaging storytelling that Marvel is currently lacking -- but they totally swung and missed with The Flash. Aside from Ezra Miller's pre-release antics, the movie itself is loaded with problems. But there's one interesting point we can take away: the amount of time and effort we spend on trying to change the past is completely wasted, and we'd do well to channel our efforts toward making the best of our actual circumstances.Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics:youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox——————————LINKS:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flash_(film)rottentomatoes.com/m/the_flash_2023imdb.com/title/tt0439572——————————CREDITS:Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#flash #moviereview #theflash
Is Secret Invasion Marvels Death Knell? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-07-03 | The MCU's "Secret Invasion" had the second-worst premiere of all time for the MCU behind only Ms. Marvel -- and it's not at all clear what the show offers to fans beyond another tired Marvel installment. By leaning into demographic box-checking and lining up plots to offer some commentary on current events, Marvel is abandoning the unique, original storytelling that made it so incredible. Bu who will learn from Marvel's mistakes?Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics:youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox——————————LINKS:rottentomatoes.com/tv/secret_invasion/s01cbr.com/signs-the-mcu-nearly-overen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe——————————CREDITS:Written by Paul Nelson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#marvel #mcu #tv
Jury Dutys Lesson: Trust Your Gut. Foundation for Economic Education 2023-06-26 | Ronald Gladden had a funny feeling that something wasn't quite right about the trial in Jury Duty -- and like he said, there was so much insanity that it felt more like reality TV. Well... it *was* reality TV, and it's actually pretty common that we see something and think it's a little bit off. The truly crazy part? Most of the time we're right.Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics:youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox-----LINKS:imdb.com/title/tt22074164rottentomatoes.com/tv/jury_duty/s01amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Season-1/dp/B0B8JM2BBS-----CREDITS:Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#juryduty #tv #review
Stop Demonizing Devils! Foundation for Economic Education 2023-06-21 | Even devils deserve a fair shot. When Aki relies on his feelings toward an entire group instead of evaluating each individual on their own actions and character, he falls into a stereotype trap that just doesn't work out for anyone, including him. That kind of collective judgment is not only a total waste of time, but it eliminates any possibility of finding common ground that forges the best relationships.LINKS:imdb.com/title/tt13616990chainsaw-man.fandom.com/wiki/Chainsaw_Man_(Anime)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_Man-----For ChainsawMan short!:Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics:youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox-----CREDITS:Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#chainsawman #review #anime
When a Jury Duty Scheme Backfires... Foundation for Economic Education 2023-06-18 | James Marsden tried to leverage his fame to get out of jury duty. The theory was that his celebrity would constitute a distraction and disrupt the trial, so he hired paparazzi to cause chaos. Not only did the plan not work, but it ended up showing everyone how ridiculous and onerous sequestration can be for jurors who are locked in to performing their civic duties. When we think of what makes a trial fair, how often do we consider the fairness of locking away innocent jurors?LINKS:en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_Duty_(2023_TV_series)amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Season-1/dp/B0B8JM2BBShttps://m.imdb.com/title/tt22074164-----Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox-----CREDITS:Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#reviews #tv #review
Disneys at it AGAIN. Foundation for Economic Education 2023-06-16 | Disney's release of a new live-action Little Mermaid has been received well by audiences -- it's got a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and is creeping up on half a billion at the box office. And both the company and CEO Bob Iger have reinforced their commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and exploring new voices... except if it's in China.Disney has once again altered their advertising campaigns in China specifically to downplay the race of a main character, and in the case of The Little Mermaid, *the* main character. They did the same thing with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Black Panther, and more. It might be a crass money-grab -- but what we know for sure is that it conflicts with what Disney and Iger claim to stand for.LINKS:https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5971474rottentomatoes.com/m/the_little_mermaid_2023youtube.com/shorts/snmAd17ok9M-----Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/c/CommonSenseSoapbox-----CREDITS:Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#disney #littlemermaid #review
No, Mario is Not Anti-Woke Foundation for Economic Education 2023-06-07 | Everyone loves the new Super Mario Bros. Movie -- literally everyone (except John Leguizamo). It's refreshing to see an animated film that's got a great story, taps a ton of nostalgia, and is just plain fun. That combination is why it easily blew through $1 billion at the box office before May, and it's still crushing it. But does not including any 'woke' elements actually make a movie some kind of 'anti-woke' protest? Absolutely not, and it's a serious stretch to make the absence of any political message into a message of its own. It's an awesome movie that just doesn't have any political statements.LINKS:fee.org/articles/is-the-new-mario-bros-movie-really-anti-woke-no-and-yes[…]lid=IwAR1oDzKejjl2x8rWrSNC4lfY1e1bQ88zGe13F86Jb0Xk1dxzgdmzExStszoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movieimdb.com/title/tt6718170-----Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q-----CREDITS:Written by Jon Miltimore, Abby Richardson, & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Paul NelsonAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#mario #mariobros #review
Indiana Jones Gets Everything Wrong Foundation for Economic Education 2023-06-06 | Everyone's excited for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, though most of us are resigned to it being a love-hate experience. It's been 42 years since Raiders of the Lost Ark, and even bad Indy films are still Indy... so there's a chance it might defy grim expectations. The trailers seem to suggest that Indiana is made a doddering old fool by his goddaughter Helena -- that's its own problem -- but they also show how wrong Disney and Helena are about capitalism.In a quip that would garner tens of thousands of upvotes on Reddit, Helena conflates stealing with capitalism. By completely ignoring how capitalism depends on sustained, mutually-beneficial transactions, what Helena really describes is closer to... well, one of the *other* systems. LINKS:screenrant.com/indiana-jones-5-budget-problem-franchiseimdb.com/title/tt1462764collider.com/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-release-date-cast-trailer-----Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q-----CREDITS:Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Paul NelsonAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#moviereview #indianajones #disney
How NOT to Get Out of Jury Duty Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-31 | "Jury Duty" on Amazon's Freevee is so fake that it's actually pretty real. Ronald Gladden is surrounded by actors who push the limits of decency as they half-heartedly undertake their civic duty, and prospective juror Noah is willing to sacrifice his dignity if it means getting out of jury duty and going on a vacation with his girlfriend.His grand plan rests on proclaiming that he's a racist to disqualify him from serving on the jury -- an idea he and others got from watching Peter Griffin in Family Guy. Considering that a full quarter of prospective jurors in the US don't respond to their summons, Noah's attempt to dodge a responsibility he doesn't want isn't far from reality. —————LINKS:en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_Duty_(2023_TV_series)amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Season-1/dp/B0B8JM2BBShttps://m.imdb.com/title/tt22074164—————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q—————CREDITS:Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#tv #review #reviews
Rocket Uncovers the TRUTH About Utopia Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-30 | The concept of Utopia sounds nice -- a perfect world free from problems like poverty and war. We've thought about it collectively since hearing of the Garden of Eden, and Thomas More's "Utopia" was seminal to our understanding of what could be. But even if we could agree on what a utopia would look like, what's the cost of getting there?Rocket's backstory in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 details how he himself was a victim of the High Evolutionary's utopian vision. Once the sentient Rocket and the High Evolutionary's other creations stopped being useful, they were simply incinerated. The brutality involved in creating the perfect society draws comparisons with real life examples like Pol Pot's Cambodia, in which 2 million victims were byproducts of his quest toward utopia.Rocket understands what those movements don't: that their hate for the way society is tends to be stronger than their utopian vision. ——————————SOURCES: fee.org/articles/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-has-a-very-important-lesson-for-collectiviststheguardian.com/theguardian/2013/dec/11/pol-pot-khmer-rouge-interviewimdb.com/title/tt6791350——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q——————————CREDITS: Written by Jon Miltimore, Abby Richardson, & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson#guardiansofthegalaxy #marvel #mcu
The Silos One-Child Policy Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-25 | Should having kids be an absolute right? Or does the government have a controlling interest in how many children you produce, or if you have any at all?When we think of childbirth restrictions, we immediately point to China and their famous (and failed) one-child policy. Other countries have taken a stab at it, too, including Iran, Egypt, and in a soft-coercion sort of way, even the United Kingdom.But what about when you're living in the Silo, a controlled environment only capable of supporting a certain number of people, with extremely limited resources? Does it make sense to submit to the authority of the Silo and Judicial's tight controls over the human body?——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_(TV_series)imdb.com/title/tt14688458rottentomatoes.com/tv/silo/s01——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Would You Leave the Silo? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-22 | The most significant phrase one can utter in Hugh Howey's "Silo" is a simple one: "I want to go out." The moment it's spoken -- and heard -- someone is on their way out of the safety of the Silo and into an unknown understood by all to be a poisonous, post-apocalyptic certain death.Who in their right mind would want to leave the Silo?! Well, the better question may be, "Who in their right mind would want to stay?" ——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_(TV_series)imdb.com/title/tt14688458rogerebert.com/streaming/silo-tv-review——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#silo #tv #review
How Do We Deal With Disasters? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-20 | Apocalyptic scenarios of all kinds -- war, disease, zombies -- might seem irrelevant because they're such an exaggeration of the problems we tend to face. But the reality is that shows and movies like The Last of Us, Contagion, World War Z, and The Walking Dead offer incredible insight into how we deal with catastrophic problems. Why is wiping out the problem with bombs so often our first reaction to a disaster? Why do we give up individual rights for the sake of a greater good that's often totally uncertain and that we can't even define? Why is the temptation to cede all control to the government so common?Watching our world succumb to disaster is enticing, exciting, and immersive -- but when it's done right, we get insight into our real life processes when everything goes wrong. From Katrina to Waco, it's shocking how often our efforts to rein in tragedy actually end up making it worse. We can learn from our mistakes and we can learn from our fiction. We just have to see it.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Hampton, Matt Tabor, and Sean W. MaloneNarrated by Matt TaborProduced by Paul Nelson, Matt TaborEdited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————Did lockdowns work? fee.org/articles/lockdowns-had-little-to-no-effect-on-covid-mortality-new-john-hopkins-study Canadian Healthcare Delayed: fee.org/articles/report-thousands-of-canadians-died-due-to-delayed-care-during-covid-19 Malaria took its toll: fee.org/articles/47-000-more-people-died-of-this-disease-in-2020-due-to-lockdowns-world-health-organization-reports The Philadelphia MOVE Bombing: nytimes.com/2022/10/19/magazine/philadelphia-move-bombing-katricia-dotson.html Japanese Internment Camps: history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation Criticizing Fauci and Science: nypost.com/2021/06/09/fauci-says-attacks-on-him-are-attacks-on-science More from FEE:fee.orgfee.org/showsCheck out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#thelastofus #review #reviews
Disney... You Really Gotta STOP. Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-17 | “How about a live-action remake of an evergreen animated movie… but more woke and insufferable?” – Disney on their strategy and thinking behind Peter Pan and Wendy. Yeah, it’s awful. But, there’s something to be learned about the sunk cost fallacy. Let’s dive in on this special FEE short.——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: rottentomatoes.com/m/peter_pan_and_wendycbr.com/peter-pan-and-wendy-live-action-audiences-hate——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#disney #peterpan #disneyplus
You Cant Kill Mario. Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-15 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the latest addition to a franchise that has spanned over 40 years, and Mario is still going strong -- despite lava, Goombas, bullets, and beatings threatening to destroy him every second. Yes, Mario is a fictional character, but his resolve and resilience is worth appreciating. We don't have to dodge fire bars on our way to the grocery store, but we should be inspired by Mario's willingness to get back up every time he's knocked down. Be like Mario!——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movieimdb.com/title/tt6718170koimoi.com/box-office/the-super-mario-bros-movie-box-office-worldwide-beats-aquaman-2-other-biggies-marvels-iron-man-3-worth-1-21-billion-is-the-next-target——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#mario #nintendo #supermario
Thank an International Spy Today! Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-09 | Gratitude is the currency through we give the feedback that encourages beneficial action. But what's a spy supposed to do? He'll never get any praise because no one even knows he exists.Twilight and Anya join forces to bring down a petty thief, and when the victim offers her sincere thanks, Twilight is deeply moved. And it makes sense: it feels good to help people.In Spy x Family and in the real world, gratitude is free, but we just don't hand it out enough. A little bit goes a long way.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: imdb.com/title/tt13706018en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_%C3%97_Familyspy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/SPY_x_FAMILY_(anime)——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#anime #animeshorts #gratitude
Do Women Belong in the Kitchen? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-07 | In Spy x Family, Twilight understands that gender roles are inefficient and wasteful. There tend to be patterns with interests and skills, but why should Yor cook badly when Twilight is so good at it -- and enjoys it so much? The whole family benefits from Twilight and Yor pursuing their own comparative advantages and combining them into a very happy little family. ——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: imdb.com/title/tt13706018en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_%C3%97_Familyspy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/SPY_x_FAMILY_(anime)——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#anime #animeshorts #economics
Socialism Actually Works! (for Robot Ants) Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-06 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania may have signaled the real beginning of Marvel fatigue -- but audiences still dropped half a billion dollars at the box office. Global audiences did enjoy the interplay between the Quantum Realm and the Multidimensional. The *real* fantasy, though, might be in portraying socialism as a perfectly efficient system applicable to our world.Socialism works for robotic ants. Will it work for you?CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Abby Richardson & Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_and_the_Wasp:_Quantumaniaimdb.com/title/tt10954600rottentomatoes.com/m/ant_man_and_the_wasp_quantumania——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#marvel #marvelstudios #marvelcomics
Were Fighting Over Beskar RIGHT NOW Foundation for Economic Education 2023-05-03 | Resources are scarce, both on Earth and the fictional Mandalore. Beskar is a coveted, precious, powerful natural resource critical to armor -- and that puts whoever controls it at a serious advantage. At the end of the day, resources like this can make or break entire civilizations.——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby P. Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandaloriangeology.com/articles/rare-earth-elementspolitico.com/news/magazine/2022/12/14/rare-earth-mines-00071102#:~:text=Together%2C%20China%20and%20Myanmar%20produce,elements%2C%20primarily%20dysprosium%20and%20terbium.——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#themandalorian #shorts #starwars
Who Cares How Old You Are? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-29 | Meritocracy, or gerontocracy? There's a place for taking age and experience into consideration, and it's usually worth factoring in to some degree. But what really matters is what you can do and how you do it -- not a resume, not an arbitrary time period, and not simply age. Maine and The Edgerunners know this, and they also know that they'd fail completely if they didn't stick to judging the important stuff. Why doesn't everyone do it like this?CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: cyberpunk.net/en/edgerunnersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk:_Edgerunnersimdb.com/title/tt12590266——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#anime #cyberpunk2077 #cyberpunk
Did David STEAL the Sandevistan? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-28 | If you steal something, the original owner has a right to receive restitution. But what happens when your mom takes something, promises it to a gang, and then you end up implanting it in your spine? David jumped at the chance to upgrade his body with the Sandevistan, which dilates time to give him a tremendous advantage over everyone -- whether it's in combat or petty theft. Did he procure the device in such a way that he has a right to own it? Or do the Edgerunners have a legitimate claim to its value as David absorbs the obligation to pay it off?CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: cyberpunk.net/en/edgerunnersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk:_Edgerunnersimdb.com/title/tt12590266——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#anime #edgerunners #cyberpunk2077
Is The New Republic Evil? Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-22 | Is The New Republic just as bad as the Empire? As The Mandalorian plays out, it's increasingly difficult to tell whether the citizens of The New Republic are really better off -- especially those who live in the Outer Rim. When The New Republic flexes its muscles to strongarm Nevarro into political submission, it's a legitimate question we never thought we'd have to ask.Nine films detailed just how evil the Empire could be. Now The Mandalorian is showing that there's no easy fix, and that a democratic government not only comes with its own problems, but isn't the panacea the Rebellion hoped it would be.——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorianimdb.com/title/tt8111088starwars.com/series/the-mandalorian——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#starwars #themandalorian #shorts
The Mandalorians Worst Episode is GREAT Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-21 | Hopefully we don't see much more of Lizzo and Jack Black in The Mandalorian... but as terrible as the Plazir-15 episode was, it touched on an extremely important concept: technological dependency. Technology improves lives to incalculable degrees, and life would be much worse without its constant advance -- but there's a point at which technology erodes our best qualities, and even renders us helpless. The tech discussion is dominated right now by artificial intelligence, and it's worth considering the effects that AI will have on our creativity, judgment, and more.——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorianimdb.com/title/tt8111088starwars.com/series/the-mandalorian——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#shorts #themandalorian #ai
Denji Was Coerced. Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-15 | Episode 2 of Chainsaw Man teaches us that trade must be voluntary to be legitimate. When coercion is brought into the mix, even for benevolent ends, the full potential of trade is corrupted. Both parties will always benefit when voluntary.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_Manimdb.com/title/tt13616990myanimelist.net/anime/44511/Chainsaw_Man——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#shorts #anime #chainsawman
Even Devils Can Embrace Humanity Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-14 | Chainsaw Man shows us how even the most monstrous among us can be tamed with simple acts of love.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_Manimdb.com/title/tt13616990myanimelist.net/anime/44511/Chainsaw_Man——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#shorts #anime #chainsawman
Loid and Yors Perfect Trade [Spy x Family] Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-11 | When trade is voluntary, it is always mutually beneficial. That basic principle also applies to relationships, as the anime SPY×FAMILY beautifully demonstrates.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Abby Richardson & Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: imdb.com/title/tt13706018en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_%C3%97_Familyspy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/SPY_x_FAMILY_(anime)——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#anime #animeshorts #animeedits
Stealing From Walmart is... Still Stealing #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-06 | Newsflash, socialists: Stealing is still stealing even if it’s targeting the rich and other people you don’t like. Cyberpunk shows us why.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro, Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Abby Richardson & Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: cyberpunk.net/en/edgerunnersen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberpunk:_Edgerunnersimdb.com/title/tt12590266——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
The Preventable Tragedy of Cocaine Bear Foundation for Economic Education 2023-04-06 | Welcome to episode two of The UnScene! Cocaine Bear is causing quite the buzz for its humorous plot and generous “true story” adaptation. Did you know that the real “cocaine bear” is a consequence of failed drug war policy? As it turns out, a war on anything creates perverse incentives and a trail of blood along the way.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Hampton, Matt Tabor, Sean W. MaloneNarrated by Matt TaborProduced by Paul Nelson, Matt TaborEdited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————Learn more:cnbc.com/2021/06/17/the-us-has-spent-over-a-trillion-dollars-fighting-war-on-drugs.htmldailymail.co.uk/news/article-11885125/Gold-bars-worth-4m-laundered-South-American-drug-cartels-seized-Heathrow-Airport.htmlcbsnews.com/news/mexico-drug-cartel-news-bodies-found-clandestine-graves-jalisco/#:~:text=Mexico's%20homicide%20rate%20has%20tripled,inhabitants%20to%2028%20in%202021usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/06/30/fact-check-u-s-government-poisoned-some-alcohol-during-prohibition/3283701001en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATF_gunwalking_scandalvariety.com/2023/film/news/cocaine-bear-true-story-1235533218independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-real-story-of-cocaine-bear-b2290895.htmlcnn.com/2022/12/03/movies/cocaine-bear-true-story-trailer-trnd/index.htmlmentalfloss.com/article/643619/cocaine-bear-true-storyenglish.elpais.com/elpais/2019/08/29/inenglish/1567090442_049669.htmltheday.com/op-ed/20110219/guatemalan-army-fights-a-jungle-war-against-mexican-drug-cartelsindependent.co.uk/news/long_reads/guatemala-rainforest-narcos-cocaine-jets-drug-war-a9615746.htmlinsightcrime.org/news/brief/drug-flights-guatemala-continue-soarnews.mongabay.com/2017/05/a-new-secret-runway-found-in-laguna-del-tigre-national-park-in-guatemalacrisisgroup.org/latin-america-caribbean/central-america/guatemala/guatemala-drug-trafficking-and-violencetheworld.org/stories/2016-06-07/guatemalan-drug-lords-are-burning-forests-land-planestelesurenglish.net/news/Why-Are-Drug-Cartels-Starting-Forest-Fires-in-Guatemala-20160608-0007.htmldialogo-americas.com/articles/guatemala-combats-forest-fires-caused-by-narcotraffickingnews.mongabay.com/2019/06/invaders-cattle-cocaine-deforestation-spikes-in-guatemalan-national-parkarborday.org/programs/rainforest/report/2010/guatemala.cfmhttps://ecosphere.plus/2021/03/10/deforestation-guatemala/agrocorrn.com/15-endangered-animals-in-guatemalaintechopen.com/chapters/83894reuters.com/article/us-guatemala-maya/drug-gang-jungle-fires-threaten-guatemala-ruins-idUSN2727487020080530theguardian.com/environment/2012/oct/08/guatemala-maya-nature-reserve-drug-gangsseattletimes.com/nation-world/drug-gang-poses-threat-to-guatemalaimmigroup.com/topics/top-11-most-creative-drug-smuggling-attemptsnytimes.com/2017/07/25/us/drugs-border-wall.htmltheguardian.com/world/2020/may/09/gangs-take-bigger-risks-to-smuggle-drugs-into-lockdown-britainkhn.org/news/article/xylazine-tranq-drugs-dangerousjamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1486827nbcnews.com/health/health-news/two-powerful-drugs-are-making-way-illicit-drug-supply-rcna47674latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-11-05/a-dozen-drug-gangs-fighting-for-tourist-market-in-mexicos-caribbean-says-officialfoxla.com/news/official-a-dozen-drug-gangs-fighting-for-mexicos-caribbeanapnews.com/article/business-mexico-caribbean-army-drug-cartels-5b165c95f2d1c276fbccd688d1ee12a0expressandstar.com/news/crime/2020/09/18/drug-gangs-fighting-over-territory-and-causing-dreadful-violence-police-chiefworldview.stratfor.com/article/mexicos-drug-cartels-fight-territory backpacker.com/stories/adventures/danger/cocaine-bear-the-true-story-behind-the-ultimate-party-animal kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article271026082.htmlweb.archive.org/web/20080121200609/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,960158,00.html cato.org/policy-analysis/four-decades-counting-continued-failure-war-drugs web.archive.org/web/20070429131407/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,959901,00.htmlfee.org/articles/why-the-feds-intentionally-poisoned-americans-during-prohibition-killing-thousands-and-why-you-ve-never-heard-about-it youtube.com/watch?v=J1OYgyEPHqc youtube.com/watch?v=DuWEEKeJLMIcato.org/policy-analysis/four-decades-counting-continued-failure-war-drugsMore from FEE:FEE.org FEE.org/showsCheck out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Is It OK to Make Kids Cry? #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-31 | Get ready for a thought-provoking ride with Spy Family! Follow the story of Twilight, a bachelor spy as he grapples with the moral dilemma of sacrificing children for the greater good on this #short#anime #animeshorts ——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro, Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael Ozias & Abby RichardsonAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: imdb.com/title/tt13706018en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_%C3%97_Familyspy-x-family.fandom.com/wiki/SPY_x_FAMILY_(anime)——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Disney Blasts China... Accidentally #short Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-23 | Did Disney unintentionally “diss” China? The New Republic’s Reintegration Institute in The Mandalorian holds the answer…——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: nytimes.com/2023/03/15/arts/television/the-mandalorian-season-3-episode-3-recap.htmlscreenrant.com/the-mandalorian-season-3-episode-3-divisivetheguardian.com/world/2021/jan/12/uighur-xinjiang-re-education-camp-china-gulbahar-haitiwajien.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xinjiang_internment_campscfr.org/backgrounder/china-xinjiang-uyghurs-muslims-repression-genocide-human-rights——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
The Wonder Kid Sucks at Coaching #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-23 | Nate Shelley’s management of West Ham United is reaching Napoleon levels. What can be gleaned from his abhorrent behavior? Watch this FEE #short to find out.——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: deadline.com/2023/03/jason-sudeikis-ted-lasso-season-3-spoilers-series-finale-spinoffs-1235280998imdb.com/title/tt10986410/episodes?season=3rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso/s03——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Joel Was Right. #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-16 | (SPOILER ALERT)In the closing episode of The Last of Us Season I (HBO), Joel goes all-out mercenary on the Fireflies after Ellie’s life is threatened from brain surgery. The craziest part? It’s totally justified. Watch this special FEE #short to learn why.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro, Abby Richardson & Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: kotaku.com/tlou-last-of-us-recap-s1e9-finale-joel-ellie-giraffe-1850217781en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)hbo.com/the-last-of-usimdb.com/title/tt3581920——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#lastofus #thelastofus
The Most Toxic Thing in Ted Lasso #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-14 | AFC Richmond fans rejoice, Ted Lasso is back and more pertinent than ever. Season 3 expands the intra- and inter-personal themes of grappling with emotion, this time in a climate of influencer arrogance. We see fame quickly go to Nate’s head and envy, resentment, and egotism rise to the surface. How he and Ted Lasso deal with this will be fascinating to watch as the season continues.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jon Miltimore & Matt Tabor Narrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lassoen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Lassoimdb.com/title/tt10986410——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Trust, But Verify. This is the Way. #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-11 | Ronald Reagan and Mando arrive at the same tidbit of wisdom, and it's based on healthy skepticism. ——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby P. Richardson & Matt Tabor Narrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Tonkin_incidentnpr.org/2023/02/03/1151160567/colin-powell-iraq-un-weapons-mass-destructionhttps://www.nutritiondiagnostics.com.au/blog/the-food-pyramid-is-killing-you/npr.org/2002/11/21/851835/is-the-food-pyramid-obsoletebestlifeonline.com/hidden-government-secrets——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q#themandalorian #mandalorian
Should You Ever Follow a Brutal Leader? #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-08 | If you were caught in a post-apocalyptic world, how would you survive? Would you cede all authority to a cult, join a commune, or something else? Surely there must be a better way! ——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Tabor & Abby P. RichardsonNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYyofRQHeuJ6fiQEAAAEyrottentomatoes.com/tv/the_last_of_usslate.com/culture/2023/03/last-of-us-hbo-episode-8-review.html——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
The Best Way to Start a Revolution #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-04 | How do you best manage a crisis and restore order after societal collapse? As The Last of Us Episode 7 shows us, certainly not through torturous bureaucratic regimentation of daily life.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Tabor Narrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Abby Richardson & Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_Nazionale_Balillaoxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095443279encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/hitler-youth-2#:~:text=The%20Hitler%20Youth%20(Hitlerjugend%2C%20or,Bund%20Deutscher%20M%C3%A4del%2C%20BDM).britannica.com/topic/Hitler-Youthen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitler_Youth——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Kick Government Out. This is The Way. #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-03 | Baby Yoda and Pedro Pascal fans rejoice, The Mandalorian Season 3 is here! In the first episode we get a look of Nevarro as a successful, thriving trade hub. What does it owe its success to? Certainly not central government planning… Watch this FEE #short and like and subscribe for more coverage on Season 3 of The Mandalorian.——————————CREDITS: Written by Abby P. Richardson & Matt Tabor Narrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: imdb.com/title/tt8111088en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_(season_3)digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a34939443/the-mandalorian-season-3-release-date-disney-plus——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
This Man Can Save Hollywood Foundation for Economic Education 2023-03-01 | Hello and welcome to the premiere episode of The UnScene! Hollywood is a strange place. Diversity and woke moralizing are becoming poor substitutes for timeless lessons that speak to the broader human condition. With all of this nonsense going on, Tom Cruise’s movies skirt right past the toxic political climate. Even though he might have strong convictions, he never feels compelled to add them into his movies in an attempt to posture at his lowly audience. Could the Tom Cruise approach be the key to saving Hollywood?——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Hampton, Matt Tabor, Paul Nelson, Sean W. Malone Narrated by Matt TaborProduced by Paul Nelson, Matt TaborEdited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————Learn more:latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-02-08/oscars-best-picture-box-office-blockbuster-streamingcnbc.com/2021/05/02/oscars-2021-nielsen-data-shows-viewers-have-lost-interest-in-award-shows.htmlboxofficemojo.com/year/worldreuters.com/markets/us/more-minority-faces-film-tv-music-audiences-demand-diversity-2021-12-02ew.com/movies/2017/04/27/everything-everything-amandla-stenberg-interviewconecomm.com/2018-purpose-study forbes.com/sites/alexandrasternlicht/2020/07/20/burger-kings-sustainable-whopper-only-reduces-methane-emission-by-3-at-most-scientists-say/?sh=3b23b6547d7d historytoday.com/miscellanies/original-influencer youtube.com/watch?v=7UNcw31i6JE youtube.com/watch?v=-lsFs2615gw fee.org/articles/why-corporations-should-cater-to-consumers-not-causes/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_campaign=2021_FEEDotOrgfee.org/articles/a-brief-history-of-corporate-social-responsibility-and-why-it-must-stopnytimes.com/1970/09/13/archives/a-friedman-doctrine-the-social-responsibility-of-business-is-to.html youtube.com/watch?v=miC2CAopp00 biblio.uottawa.ca/omeka2/jmccutcheon/items/browse?collection=40&page=1 youtube.com/watch?v=N3fneFzfBrc More from FEE:FEE.org FEE.org/shows Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
This Connects Pearl Harbor and Monsters Inc. #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-28 | There’s an odd similarity between Monsters, Inc. and Pearl Harbor. Watch this special FEE #short to find out.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Tabor Narrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Abby Richardson & Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsters,_Inc.rottentomatoes.com/m/monsters_inc cjr.org/the_feature/pearl_harbor_media_breaking_news.php nytimes.com/1942/01/10/archives/swastikas-seen-on-nippon-fliers-airmen-wore-them-on-brown-shirts-in.html ——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Hollywood Got ONE Thing Right #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-24 | What’s the difference between “and” and “&”? According to Hollywood, quite a lot. Watch this FEE #short to find out.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Tabor Narrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Abby Richardson & Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: screencraft.org/blog/understanding-screenwriter-onscreen-credits masterclass.com/articles/how-to-order-movie-credits#:~:text=The%20opening%20credits%20inform%20the,everyone%20involved%20in%20the%20production.studiobinder.com/blog/where-credit-is-due-film-credits-order-hierarchy-with-free-film-credits-template——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
No, Maria, Youre Not Communists. #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-21 | We hate to break it to the residents of the Jackson commune in The Last of Us, but that’s not real communism! Watch this special FEE #short to learn why.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt Tabor & Abby RichardsonNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intentional_communityen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish#:~:text=The%20Amish%20en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbutz#:~:text=A%20kibbutz%20en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhisminvestopedia.com/terms/c/communism.aspfee.org/articles/why-communism-failedfee.org/articles/7-historic-examples-of-market-socialismfee.org/articles/taiwan-s-wealth-shows-cuba-s-poverty-is-the-result-of-socialism-not-a-blockade——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Is James Bond the Bad Guy? #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-16 | Having a “license to kill” might be sexy on the silver screen, but in real life it’s a blank check for atrocity. Watch this FEE #short to learn why.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jon Miltimore, Jack Nicastro, Matt Tabor, Abby RichardsonNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: youtube.com/watch?v=Gh28oPD5rywyoutube.com/watch?v=xSwoRP-Y3a8youtube.com/watch?v=7Pi13T2UiCwyoutube.com/watch?v=F3JoF7GAgGken.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licence_to_Killimdb.com/title/tt0097742——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Good Trades Stop Bad Wars #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-15 | Dances With Wolves (1990) is a breathtaking Western with picturesque cinematography and even better lessons and themes. For this special FEE #short, we focus on the value of trade in bringing disparate cultures together.——————————CREDITS: Written by Jack Nicastro, Matt Tabor, & Sean W. MaloneNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dances_with_Wolvesimdb.com/title/tt0099348rottentomatoes.com/m/dances_with_wolvesyoutu.be/et5rQoEEuMg ——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
How Much is a Gun REALLY Worth? #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-14 | Behind the desolation, barbarity, and gun violence in The Last of Us lies a lesson in marginal value: a concept which could change the way you perceive the world. Watch this FEE #short to get educated!——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)imdb.com/title/tt3581920en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marginal_valueinvestopedia.com/ask/answers/073115/what-difference-between-marginal-utility-and-marginal-value.asp——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Wasting Ammo is Dumb. #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-09 | What do Joel Miller, a gun battle, and ammunition have to do with the economic concept of scarcity? Watch this special FEE #short find out.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)imdb.com/title/tt3581920silencercentral.com/blog/everything-to-know-about-the-u-s-ammo-shortage-for-2022——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
Where Tampons Are Worth More Than Gold #shorts Foundation for Economic Education 2023-02-08 | Everybody sit down, class is in session! The Last of Us episode three is our teacher, and today’s lesson is subjective value as seen through drug store tampons.——————————CREDITS: Written by Matt TaborNarrated by Matt TaborProduced and Edited by Michael OziasAssistant Edited by Abby Richardson——————————LINKS: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_of_Us_(TV_series)imdb.com/title/tt3581920investopedia.com/terms/s/subjective-theory-of-value.asp#:~:text=What%20Is%20the%20Subjective%20Theory,the%20perspective%20of%20its%20users.——————————Check out FEE.org for more information on government intervention during crises.Check out Common Sense Soapbox for animated videos on related topics: youtube.com/channel/UCRP7zAaW64tGw26Ee2h-l-Q
