Uncommon Sense: the This is True Podcast
Latest Episodes
064: The Line in the Sand
Colorado, having seen constant partisan manipulations of redistricting in the past — Gerrymandering — actually did something about it, and they did something radical in the process: they exercised Uncommon Sense (18-1/2 minutes).
063: The Contrarian
Having Uncommon Sense often means going against what “everyone” says is the right way to do something. Being a contrarian can absolutely be the correct way to succeed. Show Page: https://thisistrue.com/podcast63
062: “Why Should I Have to Develop a Sense of Humor?”
062: After This is True stories on religion, it’s fairly typical for a reader or two to complain. This time the complaint was, ‘Why should I have to develop a sense of humor’ (about his religion)? This episode is my response to that question: it of cou...
061: The Domino Effect
061: James Flanagan followed his gut, and the domino effect that followed is so amazing, you’ll find it hard to believe that one guy’s efforts are probably a part of your life every day — even though he’s been dead for several years. (12-1/2 minutes).
060: Uncommon Sense in Kids
060: Uncommon Sense in Kids — How to Help Your Kids be Millionaires ...when YOU aren't rich (15-3/4 minutes). Show Page: https://thisistrue.com/podcast60
059: Rescuing History
A wild story of several civilians who rescued a piece of history — a little-known account from the sidelines in the race to the moon. (21-1/2 minutes) Show Page: https://thisistrue.com/podcast59
058: Solving Cultural Amnesia
There are millions of web sites, but if the owner dies it’s shut down, and all of its knowledge can be lost forever. Someone is trying to do something about that, and much more (14-1/2 minutes). Show Page: https://thisistrue.com/podcast58
057: The Key to Innovation
What is innovation, really? And more importantly, how do you get it, especially if you’re a creative type and maybe don’t think of yourself as brave? The answer may surprise you (10-1/4 minutes). Show Page: https://thisistrue.com/podcast57
056: Running with An Idea
What if you have a business idea, but you’re not sure if you want to take the risk to pursue it: should you quit your day job? Well, there’s an alternative to quitting your job: getting your employer to back your innovative idea. Show Page: https://thisis
055: Resisting Uncommon Sense
Why isn’t there more Uncommon Sense? Because the default for humans is to resist change. Uncommon Sense requires your mind to be open to new ideas, to be convinced that “the way we’ve always done it” might not be the best way. Yet humans resist change eve