Topic: Driver S Education

2 chapters across the catalog

Wet-Bulb
Episode 1460 53:42 - 56:13

1460: Wet-Bulb

Driver's Education, Graphic Crash Videos and Red Asphalt

The use of graphic "scare tactic" videos in driver's education, such as the "Red Asphalt" series, is discussed. These films featured real accident footage and gruesome imagery intended to deter reckless driving. It is noted that such materials are no longer used in modern curricula due to parental concerns, despite their perceived effectiveness in the past.

Hail the Foot
Episode 310 1:20:52 - 1:24:00

310: Hail the Foot

Higher Education Bubble and Career Paths

A debate regarding the value of a college education follows a previous segment about Peter Thiel's views on the "education bubble." Listeners share stories of highly educated individuals, such as Berkeley history majors and Stanford English majors, working as truck drivers. The hosts clarify that while they don't believe college is inherently bad, the high cost and potential for debt make it a risky investment compared to alternative career paths.