Nowadays I spend a lot less time in my car than I used to. This means I listen to a lot less podcasts than I used to. This is partially because I lost my iPod and don’t like using my iPhone in the car as an MP3 player.
Now I only listen to a few podcasts, most of them technology related. But there is one that has nothing to do with technology, finance, or any one subject. It’s called “Intelligence Squared.” For the record, it comes in many forms not just podcasts.
Intelligence Squared is a formal debate with a motion for or against a topic. For example: America is to blame for Mexico’s drug war. An audience is present during the debate and they vote at the beginning based on their current thoughts. There is a vote at the end to see how many minds were changed, the side that moved the most people wins.
The debates usually have 6 well-informed individuals, 3 on each side, debating the topic. They are smarter than you (and I suppose me too). The debates are usually very good, and though I don’t usually have my mind swayed, I at least learn more about why I should feel the way I do.
Here’s a list of past and future topics. Something is bound to interest you:
- California is the first failed state
- Obama’s economic policies are working effectively
- Good riddance to the mainstream media
- It’s wrong to pay for sex
- Organic food is marketing hype
Check out the Intelligence Squared website for videos and audio streaming. You can get the podcast on itunes. It will make you smarter, and if you read this blog that’s obviously a goal of yours.
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