
SKYEpod - SkyeDive: Certainty & Stupidity
The Holy Post
Embracing Doubt and Uncertainty in the American Enlightenment
Exploring Benjamin Franklin's embodiment of American Enlightenment ideals and his invention of the lightning rod, challenging traditional beliefs about lightning as a sign of god's wrath. Drawing parallels with modern controversies, the chapter emphasizes the importance of curiosity, scientific inquiry, and being open-minded in an increasingly polarized society.
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