The ThinkND Podcast
The ThinkND Podcast
ThinkND - University of Notre Dame
1776, Part 1: The Ideas That Made the Modern World
45 minutes Posted May 6, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
Welcome and Setup
Money and Meaning
Why Start With 1619
Socrates Versus Thrasymachus
1619 Essay Father and Flag
What Schools Teach
What Government Is For
Rights Based Conclusion
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Episode Topic: The Ideas That Made the Modern World Explore the revolutionary convergence of 1776, where liberty and prosperity intertwined, as you interrogate the profound legacy of the Declaration of Independence alongside Adam Smith’s economic breakthroughs in The Wealth of Nations. Featured Speakers: Vincent Phillip Muñoz, University of Notre DameJames Otteson, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning communi...