
SKYEpod - SkyeDive: Certainty & Stupidity
The Holy Post
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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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