June 22, 2022
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Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass
Rights in a Crisis & The Faithful Pseudoscientists
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss the long-overdue and much-needed shift in American Culture. From Gun & Bible fanatics to Pedophile Priests, to Hands-On Scout Masters, to social media as the dominant source of news, to the faithful hordes of Pseudoscientists, we need a shift to sobriety, healthy skepticism, and empathetic human-centered concerted cultivation of our citizens at every stage of life. Plus, some bad jokes.
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“The general idea behind the bill is putting tighter restrictions on younger gun owners and adding domestic violence provisions.
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Summary of a proposed gun control bill including age restrictions and domestic violence clauses. Likely referring to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022), which included enhanced background checks for under 21 and domestic violence provisions.
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“There's money going to states for mental health programs and red flag laws.
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Discussion of funding allocations tied to gun legislation. Federal funding has been allocated to support crisis intervention and red flag laws.
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“Kids are sick and tired of being terrorized by either a shooter or the threat of it.
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Commentary on psychological impact of school shootings. Supported by research showing increased anxiety among students due to school shooting threats.
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“Guns are for killing people. It's a convenient way for suicide.
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Argument about the primary function of firearms. Firearms are used in ~55–60% of U.S. suicides, supporting the claim about lethality.
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“The suicide rate amongst children these days is absolutely terrifying.
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Concern about youth mental health trends. Youth suicide rates have increased in recent years, though trends fluctuate by year.
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“Moving the Titanic isn't easy. It takes a massive effort to change direction.
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Analogy describing difficulty of systemic change.
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“Neuroplasticity decreases as you get older.
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Discussion of aging and cognitive flexibility. Supported by neuroscience: brain plasticity declines with age but does not disappear.
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“Privacy doesn't matter until it does.
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Argument emphasizing importance of data privacy. Concept aligns with historical cases like wartime surveillance and data misuse.
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Historical example of census data being used to identify and detain populations.
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Infographic summarizing key dimensions of the gun control debate.
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Infographic explaining how personal data can be used or misused.
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