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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Best of 2024: AJ Jacobs | One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Srinivas Rao

Society & Culture

4.81K Ratings

🗓️ 12 December 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

In this intriguing episode, AJ Jacobs dives into the heart of American democracy through his latest experiment: living an entire year guided strictly by the original words of the U.S. Constitution. From donning tricorn hats to examining the modern implications of ancient rights, AJ's journey offers listeners a unique perspective on the enduring impact of America's foundational document. Tune in as we explore how historical practices can inform our current political landscape and personal lives, making this more than just a lesson in history, but a call to actively engage in democracy.

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some of our most transformative episodes. Tune in to explore expert insights and practical

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recaps of the key ideas in each interview, but at the end of the series, you'll receive our free Life of Purpose ebook.

0:24.7

What you have to do is go to UnmistakableCreative.com slash LifePurpose. Again, that's

0:28.9

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0:34.5

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0:51.5

The secret ballot was not the way they voted in early America. Most people voted by voice.

0:59.7

You would arrive at the poll and then you would say out loud, sometimes in front of a crowd,

1:05.8

I want to vote for X or Y. And in one sense, it was very embarrassing because I did it. I went into my New York

1:15.1

City cafeteria of a public school and I said, I'd like to vote for Kathy Hokel for governor.

1:22.7

I said it right out loud. And the woman who worked at the polls was like polls was like, you can't say that. That is not

1:29.1

allowed. You've got this. And I said, well, that's the way our founding fathers voted. She said,

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times have changed.

1:39.7

I'm Sreeny Rao, and this is the unmistakable creative podcast, where you get a window into the stories and insights of the most innovative and creative minds who started movements, built thriving businesses, written bestselling books, and created insanely interesting art.

1:53.3

For more, check out our 500 episode archive at UnmistakableCreative.com.

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AJ, welcome back to The unmistakable creative.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to join us.

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I am delighted to be back.

2:06.3

Thank you, Sreeny.

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Yeah, it is my pleasure to have you back here.

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