In this episode, New York Times bestselling author, A.J. Jacobs shares his fascinating approach to interpreting America’s foundational document in his latest book, “The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning”. An acclaimed journalist known for his unorthodox social experiments, A.J.’s work blends memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help.
In our conversation, A.J. takes us on a hilarious yet insightful journey into his attempt to understand the Constitution by living as closely as possible to its original meaning. We delve into his personal experiences, the larger debate about how the Constitution should be interpreted, and the Constitution’s relevance in today’s world.
Some highlights we explore:
- Learn more about A.J. Jacobs’ unique experiments
- Tips on how to generate creative ideas and how to choose the right ones
- Learn more about what living 18th-century life is like in modern times
- How to apply the constitution, two-party system, and founding fathers into this experimental life
- What A.J. learned from leading this experimental life and his thoughts post-experiment
- And more…
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