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The Truth About the French Revolution Part 12
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November 20, 2023
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In this episode, we challenge the notion that history strips individuals of free will and reduces them to passive participants. We emphasize the importance of individual agency in shaping the future. Additionally, we discuss the differences between France and North America and the need to take social risks for the greater good. In conclusion, we invite our listeners to reflect on the significance of individual agency in history and encourage them to support FreedomAid.com. Thank you for joining us on this insightful journey.

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0:00:00 Examining the French Revolution and Historical Interpretations
0:01:12 The Purpose of History: Connecting the Past and Future
0:02:06 History as a Time Machine: Stripping People of Free Will
0:02:36 The Power of Understanding and Changing Behavior
0:03:11 The Domino Theory and Its Impact on Free Will
0:03:58 The Purpose of History: A Will-o'-the-Wisp in the Swamps
0:05:17 Lessons of History Dissolve into Moral Atoms
0:06:23 Historians Should Challenge Inevitability and Advocate for Virtue
0:08:00 History as a Moral Exhortation to Virtue
0:08:56 The Consequences of Neglecting Virtue
0:09:15 The Importance of What Happens Before the Disasters
0:10:44 Differentiating Between Potential for Growth and Implacable Opposition
0:11:14 The Urgency of Speaking Out Before Words Become Useless

 

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