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Send us a Text Message.BRICKS IN THE WALL PART 2 MARCH 20, 2022 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 22 SHOW NOTES:Today, in Episode #22, we continue our conversation with Pete Gahagan, regarding the Western model of education. This portion of the interview is focused mainly on the underlying movements that have contributed to what we see, institutionally in our educational structures. We also find ways in which we can foster the use of healthy educational tools in the classroom and in our personal lives. Our observations come from the perspective of outsiders, a fact Pete and I readily acknowledge. If you are an educator and would like to share your personal experiences, please feel free to email me. I would love to broaden my understanding of this important topic.LINKS:https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/16-1-a-brief-history-of-education-in-the-united-states/ general history of education in US https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSN4U3eWvxs - Prussian education model https://libertylifehappiness.com/education/ - Article with the Thomas Alexander quote and other info on Prussian model https://grandfather-economic-report.com/1895-test.htm - 1895 8th grade final exam Salina Kansas https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/516842-the-smart-way-to-keep-people-passive-and-obedient-is - Noam Chomsky quote https://tragedyandhope.com/ - good resources and info https://tragedyandhope.com/peace-revolution-episode-023/ - Peace Revolution Podcast #23http://www.triviumeducation.com/trivium/- 7 liberal arts (Trivium / Quadrivium) https://getautonomy.info/ - Course on autonomy Recommended Books :"The Underground History of American Education" - John Taylor Gatto"Weapons of Mass Instruction" - John Taylor Gatto"The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America" - Charlotte Thomson Iserbyt"School World Order - The Technocratic Globalization of Corporatized Education" - John KlyczekFeel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.BRICKS IN THE WALL PART 1 MARCH 13, 2022 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 21 SHOW NOTES:Today, in Episode #21, we feature the first of a two part interview with Pete Gahagan, AKA Pete G, who shares some of the observations he has made about the educational system in the U.S. Of course, these observations are not confined to the US; many of them are pertinent to any place in Western civilization, to some degree or another. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that being a teacher is an extremely challenging career. https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/16-1-a-brief-history-of-education-in-the-united-states/ general history of education in US https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSN4U3eWvxs - Prussian education model https://libertylifehappiness.com/education/ - Article with the Thomas Alexander quote and other info on Prussian model https://grandfather-economic-report.com/1895-test.htm - 1895 8th grade final exam Salina Kansas https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/516842-the-smart-way-to-keep-people-passive-and-obedient-is - Noam Chomsky quote https://tragedyandhope.com/ - good resources and info https://tragedyandhope.com/peace-revolution-episode-023/ - Peace Revolution Podcast #23http://www.triviumeducation.com/trivium/- 7 liberal arts (Trivium / Quadrivium) https://getautonomy.info/ - Course on autonomy Recommended Books :"The Underground History of American Education" - John Taylor Gatto"Weapons of Mass Instruction" - John Taylor Gatto"The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America" - Charlotte Thomson Iserbyt"School World Order - The Technocratic Globalization of Corporatized Education" - John KlyczekFeel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecain Support the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.INSTEAD OF SHEEP MARCH 06, 2022 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 20 SHOW NOTES: The current events flooding the news waves have been making me think about how much I distrust the information that I receive from MSM. The real-world suffering of people being used to further the goals of elitist globalists, who are unlikely to feel any real consequences for their actions, can be disheartening. I hope that Episode #20, though somewhat shorter than the other shows, will be an uplifting respite from the madness.Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.UNDER MY THUMB FEBRUARY 27, 2022 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 19 SHOW NOTES: This week's Episode #19 takes another look at Biderman's Chart of Coercion, but from a different perspective. The abusive and authoritarian actions we have been subjected to over the last couple of years need to be acknowledged if we are going to be able to recognize them moving forward. The tactics are not new, nor are they relevant only to the current events. Coercion is anathema to consent. The more we understand the tactics of totalitarianism, the less likely they will be effective against us. Biderman's Chart of Coercion: https://www.strath.ac.uk/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/socialwork/documents/eshe/Bidermanschartofcoercion.pdfAirborne Precautions:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531468https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3767.pdf (SEE FIGURE 2: SURGICAL MASKS, FILTERING FACEPIECE RESPIRATORS, AND SURGICAL RESPIRATORS) Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.INTERVIEW: JAMES CORBETT FEBRUARY 20, 2022 Aaron Smith Season 1 Episode 18 SHOW NOTES: James Corbett of the Corbett Report joins us in Episode #18 for an important conversation on the biosecurity state and the implications of some of the trends we are seeing in society in general. We also discuss his #SolutionsWatch series and emphasize the importance of each of us being actively engaged in resisting tyranny. Corbett Report:https://www.corbettreport.comhttps://www.corbettreport.com/?s=bill+gateshttps://www.corbettreport.com/?s=solutions+watchGiorgio Agamben: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249251855_Giorgio_Agamben_State_of_Exception_Stato_di_eccezione_Translated_by_Kevin_Attell2001 The Model State Emergency Health Powers Act: https://www.ncsl.org/Portals/1/documents/health/modelact.pdfOSHA: https://archive.is/T9aYqWHO 2005: https://www.who.int/ihr/finalversion9Nov07.pdfFeel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.RUSTY CAGE FEBRUARY 13, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 17 SHOW NOTES: Domestic violence is not something we like to talk about or even think about, but it is the daily reality for many. What preconceptions do we have about what it looks like or about the people who experience it? In Episode #17, we do some soul-searching. I share some information that I sincerely hope helps you understand this difficult topic. If you are a victim of domestic violence or have been a witness to it, I hope you can be encouraged by this content. DHHS Domestic Violence: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Domestic-Violence.aspxNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence NCADV: https://www.ncadv.orgWheel of Domestic Violence: https://www.thehotline.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/06/TAC-Power-and-Control-Wheel.pdfBiderman's Chart of Coercion: https://www.strath.ac.uk/media/1newwebsite/departmentsubject/socialwork/documents/eshe/Bidermanschartofcoercion.pdfFeel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED FEBRUARY 06, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 16 SHOW NOTES: Episode #16 is the first time I conduct an interview for an episode. Join me for an engaging conversation with Pete Gahagan— entrepreneur, philosopher, and farmer. We lightly touch on education, macroeconomics, and other topics. I think you'll enjoy Pete's perspective. Thank you for your continued support. Stanley Milgram: https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/stanley-milgramStanford Prison Experiment: https://www.prisonexp.org Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecain Support the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.UNCOMFORTABLY NUMB JANUARY 30, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 15 SHOW NOTES: Information is in no short supply in the modern world. In Episode #15, we delve into some ancient information: Plato's Myth of Thamus and Theuth. We discuss the story in relation to our heavy reliance on search engines to find accurate information. We also touch on the potential consequences of focusing only on the world around us—the outside world—instead of looking within ourselves. Plato's Phaedrus: The Myth of Thamus and Theuth: https://conversational-leadership.net/myth-of-thamus-and-theuth Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecain Support the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.GIVE A LITTLE BIT JANUARY 23, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 14 SHOW NOTES: The moral framework in which we operate guides our decisions. Sometimes that framework can become imbalanced between the empirical and mythical. What is the basis for charity? In Episode #14, we begin a discussion about meaning and morality. We discover that the hard, unfeeling approach of the strictly objective does not account for the human tendency for charity.Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.FREE FALLIN' JANUARY 16, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 13 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #13, we pick up where we left off last week. I go over the third and fourth conditions for Mass Formation, as described by Professor Mattias Desmet. And I offer an analysis of the events leading up to the pandemic that may have made us more vulnerable to being influenced and thus more desirous of joining the crowd. Here's a link to the attempt by "fact checkers" to disprove the existence of Mass Formation by, you guessed it, an appeal to authority. No need for technocrats to construct actual arguments! https://twitter.com/i/events/1479934834164133893Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.ROAD TO KNOW WHERE JANUARY 09, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 12 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #12, we start exploring the conditions Professor Mattias Desmet has outlined as necessary for the onset of Mass Formation. As we dig deeper into the topic, I share some evaluations of the first two conditions, based on my own research. Professor Desmet has been making more appearances and his work is being brought to the forefront as we see the pandemic narrative starting to lose its grip. I also give a more in-depth explanation of the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012. The World Health Organization on ending lockdowns: https://t.co/XLdaedsKVSThe US Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948:https://www.usagm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/US-InformationEducational-Exchange-Act_1948.pdfThe Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5736/textInterview with Professor Desmet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRo-ieBEw-8Imperial College Report: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/mrc-global-infectious-disease-analysis/covid-19/report-12-global-impact-covid-19Mental Illness Statistics: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7413844Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.THE SHOW MUST GO ON JANUARY 02, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 11 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #11, I give a synopsis of the material covered thus far and address the need for reflection in our lives. The constant assault of stimuli that we are subjected to—and that we subject ourselves to—can compromise our ability to reason and rob us of important introspection. Happy New Year! Who knows what's around the corner? Join me in skeptical optimism. But remember, whatever comes our way, none of us are ever alone. There is always help at hand. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or Spotify or on any of the apps that you use to listen to subtlecain. It really helps!!You can find me on Patreon (see below) and on Substack (https://subtlecain.substack.com). I am developing the systems and would love feedback and any assistance with the production of the show. The Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/5736/textFeel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.THEY BLINDED US WITH SCIENCE DECEMBER 26, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 10 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #10, I discuss the definition and practical reality of scientism. Unlike the pragmatic, valuable, and necessary use of the scientific method to discover truths about our natural world, scientism is a belief that the natural sciences are the only way that we can know anything about life. It excludes all other forms of inquiry and has become a tool of technocrats who are trying to control the flow of information and pervert the search for truth. I hope you all had a great holiday!Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.WHAT'S THE FREQUENCY PASCAL? DECEMBER 19, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 9 SHOW NOTES: It's almost Christmas, so I thought it appropriate to spend Episode #9 discussing the meaning of this holiday and the various systems we use to organize our lives. Less structured and more personal is the tack I took here. Merry Christmas, everyone. I hope you all have loved ones to share it with. And if you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you at least take some time to connect with others. There are no links to show notes today, just well wishes. Happy Holidays.Please consider supporting the show as a producer. You can click on the Support the Show button below and it will take you to my PayPal link.You can also donate to the Day By Day Warming Shelter in Oshkosh, WI. Consider helping out this wonderful organization that truly saves lives: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1576745Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.MARK IT A RONA SMOKY DECEMBER 12, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 8 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #8, we embark on a thought experiment related to the pandemic, discuss some CDC guidance on reporting deaths related to COVID, and talk about some of the less mentioned aspects of the situation we find ourselves in. I share my own experience with the disease and reflect on the way our perceptions have changed over the last two years. I know we are all becoming weary with the ongoing situation. The media have chosen to avoid some of this information in order to preserve a narrative of fear. It is incumbent on us to sift and winnow through the available information to separate perceived risk and actual risk.CDC mortality: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/covid19/mortality-overview.htmCDC guidance on reporting COVID on death certificates: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvss/vsrg/vsrg03-508.pdfCDC SARS information: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvss/vsrg/vsrg03-508.pdfFeel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecain Support the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.THE SAFETY DANCE DECEMBER 05, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 7 SHOW NOTES: We ask in Episode #7: What is the cost of making safety the primary goal of our lives? This episode engages that question and evaluates current observable trends in society that reflect the prioritization of safety above all else. How safe is safe enough?Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.COME ON BABY LIGHT MY TORCH NOVEMBER 28, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 6 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #6, we tackle the difference between persuasion and propaganda. To do that subject justice, we must take a look at Edward Bernays and explore some of his devious contributions to the propaganda that infects our world. Being able to recognize propaganda is a must if we are to break away from its subversive, often-undetected influence in our lives. I really think you'll find this episode helpful to your journey.Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.STICKS AND STONES NOVEMBER 21, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 5 SHOW NOTES: Episode #5 focuses on the importance of words. Language can be used to build up or to tear down, to free us or to enslave us. In this episode, I share some quotes whose powerful words caught my eye. You'll find these quotes and many more at https://www.azquotes.com, a website I read often and enjoy. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.AVERSION TO COERCION NOVEMBER 14, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #4, we take a look at the COVID-19 vaccine mandates and how the Nuremburg Code may apply to them. We dig into a few scientific papers related to the topic and also consider the ethical implications of coercive techniques being employed by governments and corporations. We recognize that this is a difficult and nuanced subject that has divided many people. It is not possible to present an exhaustive analysis of the issue. My intentions are only to bring some things to light that have not been covered adequately, if at all, by mainstream media. Hopefully this episode will help give you some new perspectives to consider.Thank you for your continued support! Please consider contributing via the links at the bottom of the show notes. Your contributions are a way to help produce this show, as I am not accepting any advertising money to mitigate the risk of having corporate interests influencing the content of The subtlecain Podcast!I am now on Substack: https://subtlecain.substack.comHere are the articles and quotes I referenced in today's episode: Nuremburg Trials: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/nuremberg-trials"If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind." — John Stuart Mill: https://www.azquotes.com/author/10083-John_Stuart_Mill“With respect to his thinking about coercion, Mill is most famous for his views, in On Liberty, about what coercion is not fit to do: namely, be used to regulate people's behavior for their own good.” (John Stuart Mill: Stanford paper) https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/coercionNIH Articles: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34407747 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7843207FDA Media Release: https://www.fda.gov/media/150386/downloadCNBC on liability: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/16/covid-vaccine-side-effects-compensation-lawsuit.htmlExperimental and Clinical Transplantation article: http://www.ectrx.org/forms/ectrxcontentshow.php?year=2021&volume=19&issue=7&supplement=0&makale_no=0&spage_number=627&content_type=FULL%20TEXTIs the Nuremburg Code law? https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199711133372006Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.STEP BACK TECHNOCRAT NOVEMBER 09, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 SHOW NOTES: This between-formal-episodes show came out of the blue and took me by surprise. There are moments when I feel prompted to speak then and there. I can't possibly wait until the promised date of my next scheduled podcast to say what's on my mind! I had one of those moments tonight. That's why you'll find this episode to be more of a running commentary on my recent observations than a look at a specific topic. In it, I share a little more about my background and about the passion that has inspired me to begin this endeavor. I sincerely appreciate the feedback I have received, including the constructive criticism. Your contributions to the show make this possible. If you're interested in submitting your artwork for episodes, I would be happy to check it out and will post it! The next formal episode will be released, as scheduled, on Sunday, November 14th. Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.QUICK MESSAGE NOVEMBER 07, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 SHOW NOTES: Between episodes, just a quick message. Thank you for your support thus far! I'm excited to embark on this journey with you all. Episodes will tentatively be released each Sunday.Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.BLINDED BY THE LIGHT NOVEMBER 04, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 3 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #3, we finish up with Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" and discuss its implications. From it we learn that our ability to adapt to paradigm-shifting information does not come easy. Allowing ourselves to step away from the various shadow dramas we're drawn into is critical to saving our humanity and to staying on good terms with those with whom we disagree.Because these first three episodes are a package, I released them in close proximity to each other. From here on out, though, I plan to release one episode a week. I will upload new episodes on Sundays, God willing and nursing school allowing!Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecain Support the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.DON'T GO BREAKING MY ILLUSION NOVEMBER 04, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 2 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #2, we look into the "Allegory of the Cave," found in Book VII of Plato's most famous work, The Republic. In this imaginary interview between his older brother, Glaucon, and his philosophy teacher, Socrates, Plato does an amazing job of depicting how difficult it is for us to shift paradigms and challenge narratives. Admittedly, reading ancient writing doesn't always give us the nail-biting thrill we get from watching today's fast-paced movies and videos, but it's well worth our time to sift through the wisdom handed down to us by the great thinkers of Greece (the third one being, of course, Aristotle).Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com

Send us a Text Message.SIFT AND WINNOW NOVEMBER 03, 2021 AARON SMITH SEASON 1 EPISODE 1 SHOW NOTES: In Episode #1, we walk through the basics of reasoning, of correlation versus causation, and of the importance of confronting our confirmation bias. In exploring these subjects, my goal is not to provide you with conclusions, but rather with questions and with resources that can answer those questions. I've never been a dip-my-toes-in-the-pool-first kind of guy. So, this being my very first podcast, I was hesitant to launch it. But I remembered the immortal words of Pat Flynn, "You have to be a disaster before you can be a master."Feel free to email me at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions. Your support is always appreciated!Substack Articles:https://subtlecain.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profileYou can support the show in these ways:GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/thesubtlecainpodcastVenmo: https://venmo.com/u/subtlecainSupport the Show.You are valued, you are loved, and you are worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit subtlecain.substack.com