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Words & Numbers touches on issues of Economics, Political Science, Current Events and Policy. Each Wednesday we'll be sharing a new Words & Numbers podcast featuring Antony Davies Ph.D and J...
Is the American Dream dead? A lot of people seem to think so, and perception is reality in politics. But what do the words and numbers actua...
It’s not left v right, it’s us v them. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:27 AI Lawsuit and the Return of “Technology Panics” 01:04 The “Wer...
We return after a brief hiatus to catch up on a whirlwind of recent headlines, from political drama to bizarre claims about aliens, before t...
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In this episode, we begin with the strange world of high-end audio, from banana wire tests to quarter-million-dollar stereo systems, and ask...
In this episode, we discuss the Netherlands’ proposed 36% tax on unrealized capital gains, unpacking what it means to tax wealth that exists...
In this episode, we discuss Ireland’s decision to make its basic income program for artists permanent and what that means for government-fun...
In this episode, we discuss the United Kingdom’s move toward judge-only trials and what the erosion of jury trials means for due process and...
In this episode, we explore the strange signals people use to interpret global events, from Pentagon pizza orders and satellite data to the...
In this episode, we explore everything from missing teaspoons and land acknowledgments to capital punishment and medieval economic thinking....
In this episode, we examine proposals that would restrict or revoke U.S. citizenship, including the constitutional limits on forced renuncia...
In this episode, we discuss why the right to an attorney remains one of the most important protections in the American legal system, using G...
In this episode, we discuss how artificial intelligence is increasingly blurring the line between assistance and deception, from using AI to...
In this episode, we examine the illogic behind TSA security rules and how performative regulation often substitutes for real safety, before...
In this episode, we explore what it means to grant legal rights and who ultimately bears the cost when governments expand them, starting wit...
In this episode, we challenge claims about economic stagnation by examining how interest, investing, and long-term saving actually shape wea...
In this episode, we reflect on a rare missed recording and share a series of listener stories that raise broader questions about compassion,...
In this episode, we discuss public distrust of politicians and the realities behind presidential approval polling before turning to the math...
In this episode, we examine the realities behind universal health care by looking at Canada’s system, wait times, medical tourism, and cases...
In this episode, we examine what actually counts as a victimless crime and why the term is so often misused, using examples ranging from sea...
In this episode, we look at what happens when artificial intelligence is put in charge of real-world systems, starting with an experiment in...
In this episode, we revisit the debate over restricting social media access for children, responding to listener feedback and examining why...
In this episode, we discuss the growing role of humanoid robots in everyday life, why new technologies always reach the wealthy first, and h...
In this episode, we look at the story of a young boy who found purpose working for the DC Metro and later became a transportation engineer,...
In this episode, we look at a series of recent arrests tied to online posts, comparing Britain’s policing culture and firearms laws with Ame...
In this episode, we examine why arts education often maintains higher standards even as liberal arts programs shrink in schools and universi...
In this episode, we open with a look at how news coverage distorts public perception of danger, from shark attacks to terrorism, and why our...
In this episode, we discuss the fallout from the government shutdown and how delays in federal economic data, including the Consumer Price I...
In this episode, we discuss the firing of an FBI trainee over an LGBTQ+ flag and the broader tensions surrounding free speech, impartiality,...
Words & Numbers Live is a members only series exclusive to CiVL.com in which Antony and James discuss politics, philosophy, and economics, a...
In this episode, we discuss the rising backlash to last week’s comments about Nick Fuentes, the distinction between personal judgment and de...
In this episode, we discuss how Meta and its algorithms shape what we see online, why the penny has finally been discontinued, and the legal...
In this episode, we examine the growing disconnect between education theory and classroom reality, as academic research drifts toward identi...
In this episode, we take a close look at the growing complexity of legislation in the age of artificial intelligence and how longer, denser...
In this episode, we discuss false scarcity and how fear drives bad economic decisions, comparing self-sufficiency with the global benefits o...
In this episode, we discuss vacuum espionage, election polling, voter bias, and the persistence of the “hidden Republican” phenomenon, befor...
Words & Numbers Live is a members only series exclusive to CiVL.com in which Antony and James discuss politics, philosophy, and economics, a...
In this episode, we examine how Americans view government power and economic responsibility during another federal shutdown. We discuss grow...
In this episode, we discuss Denmark’s proposal to grant citizens ownership of their face, voice, and likeness to combat AI deepfakes, and th...
Words & Numbers Live is a members only series exclusive to CiVL.com in which Antony and James discuss politics, philosophy, and economics, a...
In this episode, we examine new polling on tax policy and the debate over taxing the rich, analyzing how effective tax rates and government...
In this episode, we examine the effectiveness of political protest in the wake of the No Kings demonstrations, new polling regarding Trump’s...
Words & Numbers Live is a members only series exclusive to CiVL.com in which Antony and James discuss politics, philosophy, and economics, a...
In this episode, we examine the complexities of opting out of social security, the implications of the US passport's changing status, and th...
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of the current economic landscape, including the soaring price of gold, the dichotomy between e...
In this episode, we discuss the latest advancements in Alzheimer's research, the societal implications of Social Security, and the unexpecte...
In this episode, we discuss the implications of hope and agency through the lens of a rat experiment, the collapse and economic realities of...
In this episode, we explore the complexities of the housing market, comparing the cost of housing today with that of the 1980s. We also exam...
In this episode, we examine the surprising homelessness rates in Germany and what’s being done about it, as well as the recent interest rate...
In this episode, we discuss the themes of justice and forgiveness, the alarming rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the absurdities of ho...