Exploring the Wisdom and Virtues of Our Founding Fathers with A.J. Jacobs

In this episode, A.J. Jacobs and Eric set out to explore the wisdom and virtues of our founding fathers as explained in A.J. latest quest of “living constitutionally” for a year. With a unique blend of humor and curiosity, A.J. and Eric dive into a discussion and exploration of the Constitution and offer many thought-provoking ideas to deepen the understanding of its historical significance and relevance in contemporary society.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the historical significance of Election Day and its impact on our democracy
• Explore the overlooked modern conveniences that can shed light on the conveniences we take for granted today
• Uncover the timeless virtues embodied by the Founding Fathers and their relevance to our understanding of the Constitution.
• Dive into the intriguing world of 18th-century traditions and their relevance in today’s context

A.J. Jacobs is the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including The Know-It-All, Drop Dead Healthy, The Year of Living Biblically, and The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, From Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life. He has given four TED talks that have total views of more than 10 million. He is a contributor to NPR’s Weekend Edition, and writes for the New York Times and Esquire magazine, among others. His latest book is The Year of Living Constitutionally:  One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning

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