The Cost of Not Thinking | Office Hours

In this Office Hours conversation, Dr. Roy Casagranda and Jeremy discuss the continuing conflict between the United States and Iran before broadening the conversation into a wider examination of critical thinking, leadership, and the long-term consequences of political and social decision-making. The discussion explores the renewed fighting in the Middle East, global energy markets, nuclear power, artificial intelligence, higher education, media consumption, and the growing influence of social media on public discourse. Along the way, Roy examines why societies repeatedly make costly mistakes despite having access to historical knowledge and unprecedented technological tools. The conversation also reflects on the United States more than 250 years after independence, considering the legacy of the Civil War, Reconstruction, voter responsibility, political polarization, and the challenges facing modern democracy. Rather than offering simple answers, Roy argues that many of today's crises share a common root: the gradual erosion of critical thinking and the willingness to engage with complex ideas. ~~~ Become a Student Member to participate in live class sessions and access full course archives. Join here ▶    / @drroycasagranda   ~~~ 🔉 Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast 🔉 Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aebF9B... Apple Podcast ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~ #CriticalThinking #History #Politics #ArtificialIntelligence #CurrentEvents ~~~ © Dr. Roy Casagranda – All Rights Reserved. All video content featuring Dr. Roy Casagranda is the intellectual property of Dr. Roy Casagranda. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or re-uploading of this content—whether in full or in part—is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in takedowns, strikes, or legal action.