Intercollegiate Studies Institute
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Democracy in America Today: Tocqueville, Congress, and Centralized Power (0:00) Why Congress must predominate in a republic (7:22) Andrew Jackson and the paradox of executive power (20:50) Who was Alexis de Tocqueville? (27:18) Tocqueville's reception in America through history (36:14) The pathologies of democracy and soft despotism (51:37) The bank war and Hamiltonian vs. Jacksonian visions (1:11:00) The New Deal, progressivism, and centralized power (1:25:25) Markets, government, and the problem of centralization (1:29:27) The democratic soul and forming citizens (1:40:30) Religion, morality, and American democracy today (1:50:25) Reforming institutions and educating the next generation Johnny Burtka is joined by Yuval Levin, Sohrab Ahmari, Sarah Gustafson, and Phillip Muñoz for our latest episode of Project Cosmos!
Intercollegiate Studies Institute10,052,009 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад
Economic Freedom, AI, and the Future of America (0:00) Intro: AI, deregulation & tech growth (6:11) AI and job displacement (8:56) The GOP's working class vs. economic dynamism tension (16:34) Are we losing skills to AI? (28:24) Theology, human dignity & what makes us different from machines (38:41) The data center investment bubble (52:21) Industrial policy, national security & reshoring (1:00:29) Disruption without a path forward: the trucker problem (1:06:31) UBI, WALL-E, and the dystopia of purposeless leisure (1:10:24) Closing thoughts: humility, embodiment & conservatism's answer to AI Johnny Burtka is joined by Jay W. Richards 🇺🇸, Tim Carney, Max Bodach, Jim Antle, and Matthew Brach for our latest episode of Project Cosmos!
Intercollegiate Studies Institute1,082,825 просмотров • 1 месяц назад
How can we restore excellence in American education? (0:00) Introduction & 10-Year Vision for Education (1:08) Pastor Corey Brooks on School Choice (7:18) Jeremy Tate on Classical Learning Test (8:18) Identity Politics & Higher Education (28:50) Inner City Education & the Gospel (1:04:15) The American Canon & Great Books (1:20:00) Marriage, Family & Gender Dynamics (1:40:00) Liberal Arts & Manual Labor (1:47:45) AI, Digital Age & Human Competence Featuring: Larry P. Arnn, Dr. Joshua Mitchell, Jeremy Wayne Tate, Dr. Jacob Imam, Corey Brooks “RoofTopPastor”, and Johnny Burtka
Intercollegiate Studies Institute2,570,466 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад
A Guide for Young Men in Dark Times I Project Cosmos (0:00) Introduction (1:13) Can Great Men Be Good Husbands & Fathers? (5:00) Historical Examples of Leadership and Fatherhood (8:07) The Challenge of Work-Life Balance for Leaders (10:04) The Importance of Timing and Providence in Leadership (14:01) Spontaneity vs Structure in Leadership (16:51) The Role of Family Heritage & Legacy (21:01) Technology, Innovation and Leadership (32:11) The Challenge of AI and Human Authenticity (1:12:52) The Left's Relationship with Heroism and Greatness (1:28:20) Education, Leadership and the Great Books? (1:40:49) The Role of Faith in Leadership The second episode of Project Cosmos (Conversations on the Future of Civilization) is here! Featuring: James Orr, Alex Petkas, Nathan Pinkoski, Daniel McCarthy, Johnny Burtka, Bill Rivers
Intercollegiate Studies Institute3,072,480 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад
How is AI reshaping the American family? (0:00) Framing the Technology Debate (4:35) Tech, AI & the American Family (14:45) Faith, Ethics & the Digital Age (26:40) Education, Human Skills & AI (44:40) Policy, Innovation & Global Competition (57:00) Family Policy, Fertility & Economics (1:15:00) Building Community & Human Connection (1:54:43) Final Thoughts & Outro Featuring: Spencer A. Klavan, Rachel Bovard, Gladden Pappin, Leah Libresco Sargeant, Michael Toscano and Johnny Burtka.
Intercollegiate Studies Institute1,262,175 просмотров • 7 месяцев назад
Enchanting the Machine: Liturgy, Technology, & Wonder (0:00) What is enchantment? (7:22) Tolkien, WWI & “death and the machine” (23:33) How did materialism become dominant? (36:14) Constantine & converting pagan culture (51:37) Technology as spiritual warfare (1:11:00) Asceticism & spiritual formation (1:25:25) The Incarnation & cosmic transformation (1:29:27) Practical steps forward Recorded live in Washington, DC, Johnny Burtka is joined by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Peter Leithart, Hans Boersma, and Zachary Porcu. Watch now.
Intercollegiate Studies Institute670,076 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад
Golden Age Mindset I Project Cosmos LIVE (0:00) Panelist Introductions (2:52) Remembering Charlie Kirk (3:59) Honoring Charlie Kirk's Legacy (6:23) Defining a New Golden Age (10:44) Feminism, Gender, and Cultural Renewal (23:15) Civic Art and the Age of Marble (43:14) Post-Liberalism and the Recovery of Moderation (53:19) The Case for Western Universalism (1:00:00) American Nationalism and Western Leadership (1:15:00) Religious Revival and Cultural Renewal (1:30:00) Economic Policy and Governance Priorities (1:45:00) Architecture, Memorials, and Democratic Design (1:55:00) Closing Recommendations and Final Thoughts The third episode of Project Cosmos (Conversations on the Future of Civilization) is here! Featuring: Daniel McCarthy, Kevin Roberts, Rod Dreher, Phillip Blond, Johnny Burtka, Justin Shubow, Nathan Pinkoski, Mary Harrington, Michael P Gibson
Intercollegiate Studies Institute1,145,425 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад
The Case for Techno-Optimism? | Project Cosmos (00:00) - Introduction: Technology and Conservative Perspectives (40:46) - The Virtues and Pitfalls of Modern Technology (55:02) - Hyper-Politics and the Failure of Political Solutions (1:06:28) - Global Competition and China's Technological Rise (1:19:59) - Ameliorating the Worst: Limited Reforms and Class Divides (1:26:34) - Christian Anthropology and Decentralized Solutions (1:32:44) - Personal Witness and Spiritual Awakening The third episode of Project Cosmos (Conversations on the Future of Civilization) is here! Featuring: Frank Hanna, Ross Douthat, Aaron M. Renn 🇺🇸, Michael Matheson Miller, Matthew Walther, Johnny Burtka,
Intercollegiate Studies Institute893,114 просмотров • 8 месяцев назад
Who was Alexis de Tocqueville? Our newest episode of Project Cosmos is LIVE on YouTube!
Intercollegiate Studies Institute44,854 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад
In an era where America has strayed from the virtues that define noble leadership, how do we revitalize great-souled statesmanship today? ISI's newest video series, Daring Greatly with Johnny Burtka, answers this question by reviving a nearly forgotten literary tradition. Join us as we discover how to revive classical virtue in our modern times.
Intercollegiate Studies Institute15,234 просмотров • 1 год назад
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