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Knowing Better
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Knowing BetterAsking Better 2: Ask Harder
During my year-end survey I opened myself up to your questions, here's the answers! And here's to another year of Knowing Better! Website ►…
Knowing BetterTaking on the Red Pill | Men's Rights Activism
The Men's Rights Movement often portrays itself as the counterbalance to Feminism, but setting aside that rivalry, are any of their points legitimate? Check…
Knowing BetterPlaying the Victim | Historical Revisionism and Japan
Nazi Germany always seems to be our go-to villain whenever we depict World War 2, despite the fact that Imperial Japan killed just as many people. Japan also…
Knowing BetterLosing Paradise | Angels and Demons
When looking at the original source material for many of your favorite bible stories, you might find that many of the plot points you're familiar with are…
Knowing BetterMisrepresenting Mental Health | 13 Reasons Why
Why pick apart the psychology of a work of fiction? They wanted to start a conversation about mental health, so let's have that conversation. Start using…
Knowing BetterHitting Rock Bottom | Just World and Shattered Assumptions
The difference between good and evil is a fundamental belief we've all held since childhood. But sometimes, something happens which challenges that belief and…
Knowing BetterImmigration | The Complete Moderate's Guide
Immigration has been a hot button issue in America for decades. DACA, chain migration, the visa lottery, what are all of these programs and how can they be…
Knowing BetterThe Straight White Man's Guide to Feminism and Social Justice
Straight white men often have a negative view of Feminism and Social Justice. Surely they're making up things like White Privilege and Toxic Masculinity in…
Knowing BetterPolitical Ships of Theseus | The Party Switch
Over the last century, voting patterns in the US have completely reversed. But it can be narrowed down even further - the Civil Rights movement. What happened?…
Knowing BetterAbandoning All Hope | Heaven and Hell
Most of our pop culture assumptions about the Heaven and Hell come from a single source: Dante's Divine Comedy. A work that was so important that it may have…
Knowing BetterClearing the Planet | Scientology
Scientology is one of the newest religions in the world and the target of many jokes. But what makes this religion unique and how was it founded? Try Brilliant…
Knowing BetterPrivatizing Public Services | Prisons and Schools
Privatization is supposed to lower costs, improve efficiency, and improve quality. Does that line of thinking work in public services? Check out…
Knowing BetterPredicting the End | Eschatology
The End is Nigh! Or so we're told every few years. Predictions of the end have been around since the beginning, how do they come up with these and why? Check…
Knowing BetterThe Oregon Trail of the Southwest | US Camel Corps
When the United States acquired the Southwest, it quickly became apparent that horses and mules weren't going to cut it in the desert. So the Army turned to a…
Knowing BetterBasking in Reflected Glory | BIRG
Stealing or sharing in the credit of someone else's success is just part of human nature. But why? How do we do it and what do we get out of it? What about…
Knowing BetterMaking Imaginary Friends | Parasocial Relationships
The internet has amplified some of the less healthy aspects of our psychology, including how we view ourselves and our social relationships. Check out…
Knowing Better22 Klicks for 22 Veterans: Understanding Veteran Suicide
22 Veterans commit suicide every day. What is new about the recent conflicts and treatments that may have caused this number to be so high? How can we solve…
Knowing BetterWelfare | The Complete Moderate's Guide
Welfare reform is part of every politician's speech, but what programs do we already have and how could they be improved? Try Skillshare for two months for…
Knowing BetterDiscussing Disgust
When an animal eats something toxic, what prevents them from ever doing it again? Disgust. Humans have it to, but we've found out that it can be manipulated…
Knowing BetterBuying Happiness | Cognitive Dissonance
Corporations use sneaky marketing tactics and psychology to get you to buy more things. But you can also harness this power during the holidays... and any…
Knowing BetterThe Fear of Frankenfoods | GMOs
GMOs are a hotly debated topic an effects each and every one of us. But does it really? What if I told you you've been eating GM foods for years and the…
Knowing BetterGoverning Paper People | Sovereign Citizens
Sovereign Citizens claim to be citizens of nowhere and recognize no government. But does that make these Free Inhabitants exempt from the law? Try Brilliant by…
Knowing BetterAs Far South as South Goes | Antarctica
The continent on the bottom of the world has a more interesting history than you might think. Confusion and political bickering led to several name changes…
Knowing BetterSuppressing the Vote | Disenfranchisement
Vote every time you're able. Assuming you're able. Many people have been disenfranchised for various reasons - why, and how can they regain their civil rights?…
Knowing BetterGather 'round the Gaslight | Lying
The term "gaslight" has come into popular usage as people accuse the Trump administration of lying to the American people. But what does gaslighting really…
Knowing BetterThe Price of Being Poor | Banking Services
Banking services are complicated and expensive, but going without them is even more complicated and expensive. Check out CuriosityStream at…
Knowing BetterJefferson's Wall | Church and State
Religious freedom has been a cornerstone of America since it was founded. But the idea has changed slightly through the centuries and may continue to change…
Knowing BetterDelivering our Democracy | US Postal Service
The Postal Service is one of the few government agencies which pre-date the Constitution and creation of the United States. If the Founding Fathers kept it…
Knowing BetterVoting Third Party is Bananas | Spoiler Effect
The United States has had a two party system for nearly 50 years. Is that a good thing or bad? Is it time for a change? Let's see what effect third party…
Knowing BetterThe Quartering of Troops | Police Militarization
The US was never supposed to have a large militarized police force, yet here we are. How did that happen? What do calls to #DefundThePolice actually mean?…
Knowing BetterThe Monument to the American Empire | Mt. Rushmore
Mount Rushmore isn't just a sculpture of four presidents, it's a monument to the creation of the American Empire. Let's talk about its formation and the reason…
Knowing BetterExtracting Black Gold | History of Oil
Over a few short decades, oil went from a useless black sludge to the fuel of the modern world. But at what cost? Check out CuriosityStream at…
Knowing BetterThe Social Currency | Gossip
We all trade in a social currency that helps increase our social knowledge and status. That currency is gossip. Whether it's about the sex lives or hygiene of…
Knowing BetterClimate Policy | The Complete Moderate's Guide
Climate and Environmental Policy in the United States is a complicated topic rife with decades of misinformation. Let's take a moment to understand it, so we…
Knowing BetterThe Curious Case of Certain States | State Republics
Is Texas the only former republic to join the United States? No, not by a long shot. Let's learn about the former independent countries that joined the union!…
Knowing BetterManufacturing a Better Foot | Running Shoes
Running injuries are just a fact of life... or so we've been led to believe. What if there was a better technique, a technique other countries have been doing…
Knowing BetterPicking a Partner | Psychology of Physical Attraction
What is it about physically attractive people that we find so attractive? What do men and women look for in a potential partner? Let's break down the what's…
Knowing BetterInfluencing an Election | Campaign Finance
With our never-ending election cycle, the constant state of political advertising is rightfully under scrutiny. Check out CuriosityStream at…
Knowing BetterWannabe States of the United States | Proposed States
Why do we only have one state named after a president? That wasn't the original plan - there were several attempts at naming states after founding fathers that…
Knowing BetterObeying Authority | Unethical Psychology
Unethical experiments of the past have taught us much about Psychology, but one major study has been used to defend some of the worst abusers of authority. Try…
Knowing BetterDon't Thank Veterans on Memorial Day
Thinking about posting your thoughts and prayers to those who served? Don't. And don't thank a living veteran either. That's not what this day is for. It's…
Knowing BetterA Veteran's Story on Veterans Day | Knowing Better
Knowing Better opens up about his military experience. Try Skillshare for two months for free by going to http://skl.sh/knowingbetter13 Website ►…
Knowing BetterHow to Get People to Like You
Once you know how hot (or not) you are, is there anything you can do or say that can increase your attractiveness? Actually, yes! Let's go over a few effects…
Knowing BetterHealthcare | The Complete Moderate's Guide
American healthcare is like no other on Earth - needlessly complicated, expensive, and ready for reform. Check out CuriosityStream at…
Knowing BetterUK Government for Dummies... and Americans
The UK recently had a snap election to decide which party should be in power. But how do UK elections work? Are they at all similar to how the US runs things?…
Knowing BetterWhat Are You So Afraid Of? | Self-Help and NXIVM
The Self-Help industry has existed for over a century and seems to be selling the same product in slightly different packaging. What shaped this industry and…
Knowing BetterSlavery's Scar on the United States | Missouri Compromise
Slavery has left an everlasting scar on the map of the United States. Let's explore how it shaped our map and explain why the South seceded in the first place…
Knowing BetterTemporary Residents in this World | Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses are often disregarded as a doomsday cult on the extreme fringe, but their beliefs are actually more mainstream than we'd like to think…
Knowing BetterAsking Better: Getting to Know Knowing Better Better
For my 1000 subscriber special, I answer questions submitted by you, those who know better. Website ► http://knowingbetter.tv Store ►…
Knowing BetterSegregation by Any Other Name | American Education
Education in the United States has always been a battle over inclusion. Who should we allow in and what should we teach them? Perhaps it's time you learn what…
Knowing BetterWhen is Independence Day?
Independence Day in America is observed on July 4th - but should it be? What actually happened on that day? Website ► http://knowingbetter.tv Store ►…
Knowing BetterGraduating to the Next Level | Ancient Aliens and Heaven's Gate
If mainstream archaeologists and historians are wrong, what is the true history of our planet? Could we be the descendants of or creations of ancient aliens?…
Knowing BetterThe Real Value of Currency
Currency is not some great mystery. Let's discuss what makes a currency, how different currencies work together, and more importantly, what would be the…
Knowing BetterRedefining American Capitalism | Libertarianism and Ayn Rand
Free-market Capitalism was not always part of the American way of life. How did Libertarianism make its way into the political mainstream? Check out…
Knowing BetterHow a K Became the UK
How did a small kingdom become united and then come to control over a quarter of the world's population? Let's explore the story of the United Kingdom and the…
Knowing BetterAmerican Exceptionalism but as a Religion | Mormons
What happens when you take American ideals to the next step and turn them into a religion? Check out CuriosityStream at…
Knowing BetterSeeing Issues with Self-Driving Cars
Many people think self-driving cars will take over the roads soon, but let's take a look at the many technical, moral, and legal issues which may prevent their…
Knowing BetterA Veteran's Warning | Smedley Butler
Major General Smedley D. Butler was a two-time Medal of Honor recipient and veteran of more wars than most Americans can even name, with some pretty strong…
Knowing BetterYou Don't See in 4K
Many people are thinking about upgrading to the next video format - 4K. But does the human eye and brain even perceive and process things that clearly? Let's…
Knowing BetterLight up a Torch of Freedom | Cigarettes
Cigarettes are bad for you - you know they're bad for you. But how did they convince us to ignore that fact and do it anyway? Try CuriosityStream and a free…