FDR1894 Guns, Gods and Goodness – The Use and Abuse of Ethics (video)
Why be good? Until we have an answer, all we will have is abuse.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
FDR1888 The Jeff Tucker Interview Part 2
FDR1888 The Jeff Tucker Interview Part 2
Jeff Tucker and Stefan Molyneux discuss libertarian parenting, economic collapse, rational optimism – and the liberation of technology.
Jeff Tucker and Stefan Molyneux discuss libertarian parenting, economic collapse, rational optimism – and the liberation of technology.
FDR1885 Freedomain Radio Sunday Call In Show, 10 April 2011
FDR1885 Freedomain Radio Sunday Call In Show, 10 April 2011
What to do if you’re pushed down the stairs, when funny videos aren’t funny, the ethics of FEMA, losing a spouse to cancer, and dealing with relativists.
What to do if you’re pushed down the stairs, when funny videos aren’t funny, the ethics of FEMA, losing a spouse to cancer, and dealing with relativists.
FDR1880 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show, 27 March 2011
FDR1880 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show, 27 March 2011
The loneliness of the long distance thinker, the grave dangers of boring people, the media and the state, and the betrayals of academics.
The loneliness of the long distance thinker, the grave dangers of boring people, the media and the state, and the betrayals of academics.
FDR1870 Freedomain Radio Sunday Call In Show, 13 March 2011
FDR1870 Freedomain Radio Sunday Call In Show, 13 March 2011
A very public intervention, weeding out crazy dates, epigenetics, and where does the fear of physical ugliness come from?
A very public intervention, weeding out crazy dates, epigenetics, and where does the fear of physical ugliness come from?
FDR1867 An Introduction to Virtue – Part 1
FDR1867 An Introduction to Virtue – Part 1
The purpose of virtue is to eliminate itself.
The purpose of virtue is to eliminate itself.
FDR1860 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show, 27 February 2011
FDR1860 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show, 27 February 2011
Two parents, inspired by Freedomain Radio to practice peaceful parenting, discuss the challenges; general questions about anarchism, and living philosophically in an irrational world…
Two parents, inspired by Freedomain Radio to practice peaceful parenting, discuss the challenges; general questions about anarchism, and living philosophically in an irrational world…
FDR1833 Dating Against the Odds – A Listener Conversation
FDR1833 Dating Against the Odds – A Listener Conversation
How to find love in an un-philosophical world.
How to find love in an un-philosophical world.
FDR1829 We Reap What We Sow
FDR1829 We Reap What We Sow
Loughner, Giffords, the media, the shooting, and the larger lessons for society…
Loughner, Giffords, the media, the shooting, and the larger lessons for society…
FDR1825 Freedomain Radio Sunday Call in Show, 9 January 2011
FDR1825 Freedomain Radio Sunday Call in Show, 9 January 2011
The darkest dream you may ever hear, good news about keeping people out of the military, and the power of ethics, and ethics of power.
The darkest dream you may ever hear, good news about keeping people out of the military, and the power of ethics, and ethics of power.
FDR1814 The Moral Clarity of a Lonely History – A Listener Conversation
FDR1814 The Moral Clarity of a Lonely History – A Listener Conversation
I dropped by the European Freedomain Radio conference call, and had a great conversation with a listener about loneliness.
I dropped by the European Freedomain Radio conference call, and had a great conversation with a listener about loneliness.
FDR1805 Living Free in an Unfree World: Stefan Molyneux Speaks at Libertopia 2010
FDR1805 Living Free in an Unfree World: Stefan Molyneux Speaks at Libertopia 2010
Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio addresses the audience at the Libertopia 2010 conference in Hollywood, California, challenging his listeners to acknowledge the importance of unspoken consensus in maintaining the status quo and of resisting social pressure to treat the state as legitimate.
Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio addresses the audience at the Libertopia 2010 conference in Hollywood, California, challenging his listeners to acknowledge the importance of unspoken consensus in maintaining the status quo and of resisting social pressure to treat the state as legitimate.
FDR1791 Evil – An Introduction
FDR1791 Evil – An Introduction
The deep foundations of the grimmest altar…
The deep foundations of the grimmest altar…
FDR1779 The Philosophy of Nostalgia
FDR1779 The Philosophy of Nostalgia
Life in the rear-view ain’t all bad…
Life in the rear-view ain’t all bad…
FDR1777 ‘But They Did The Best They Could’ – Parents, History and Morality (video)
FDR1777 ‘But They Did The Best They Could’ – Parents, History and Morality (video)
Let’s look at the evidence, shall we?
Let’s look at the evidence, shall we?
FDR1762 Speaking Up – A Conversation
FDR1762 Speaking Up – A Conversation
Some tips on how to find your voice again…
Some tips on how to find your voice again…
FDR1760 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show, 3 October 2010
FDR1760 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show, 3 October 2010
I’beeya no like, the myth of human nature, and two listeners stop a mother from beating her child.
I’beeya no like, the myth of human nature, and two listeners stop a mother from beating her child.
FDR1749 The Origins of Power Lust
FDR1749 The Origins of Power Lust
Many people believe that human beings are innately subject to power lust, here’s where they are wrong.
Many people believe that human beings are innately subject to power lust, here’s where they are wrong.
FDR1746 Freedomain Radio Barbecue Thoughts, September 2010
FDR1746 Freedomain Radio Barbecue Thoughts, September 2010
Some of my impressions of the 2010 Freedomain Radio listener barbecue, as well as some thoughts about context and history.
Some of my impressions of the 2010 Freedomain Radio listener barbecue, as well as some thoughts about context and history.
FDR1742 Determinism Part 666
FDR1742 Determinism Part 666
I choose to respond to those who say I am not free to choose to respond…
I choose to respond to those who say I am not free to choose to respond…
FDR1739 Fire Engines of the Future!
FDR1739 Fire Engines of the Future!
Will a free society be able to put out fires? Yes, after it puts out the inferno of the state!
Will a free society be able to put out fires? Yes, after it puts out the inferno of the state!
FDR1738 Hey Old People!
FDR1738 Hey Old People!
There is no money to pay for your retirement. Here’s a way forward.
There is no money to pay for your retirement. Here’s a way forward.
FDR1733 Dead-ucation
FDR1733 Dead-ucation
Kids keep getting smarter. School stays as dumb as ever. References: http://www.fdrurl.com/odd
Kids keep getting smarter. School stays as dumb as ever. References: http://www.fdrurl.com/odd
FDR1732 Another Brave Parent!
FDR1732 Another Brave Parent!
A parent struggles to solve sibling conflicts.
A parent struggles to solve sibling conflicts.
FDR1730 Social Anxiety Part Two
FDR1730 Social Anxiety Part Two
The social anxiety that philosophers feel is not always our own fault…
The social anxiety that philosophers feel is not always our own fault…
FDR1728 Frankly Faithless: An Interview with the Thinking Atheist
FDR1728 Frankly Faithless: An Interview with the Thinking Atheist
The son of two prominent theologians, and a former star of Christian radio, talks about the social, professional, and moral challenges of losing God, and finding himself… http://www.thethinkingatheist.com
The son of two prominent theologians, and a former star of Christian radio, talks about the social, professional, and moral challenges of losing God, and finding himself… http://www.thethinkingatheist.com
FDR1722 The Souls of the Masters – Part 1
FDR1722 The Souls of the Masters – Part 1
Examining the psyches of the rulers.
Examining the psyches of the rulers.
FDR1713 Priests to Media
FDR1713 Priests to Media
Where did the priests ago when religion began to decline?
Where did the priests ago when religion began to decline?
FDR1708 Why You Are Unemployed — Part Two
FDR1708 Why You Are Unemployed — Part Two
The real reason you are unemployed — do not take it personally!
The real reason you are unemployed — do not take it personally!
FDR1703 Ordering Hits on Friends
FDR1703 Ordering Hits on Friends
What it means when a friend supports the state.
What it means when a friend supports the state.
FDR1688 2010 Porcupine Freedom Festival – Opening Speaker (Video)
FDR1688 2010 Porcupine Freedom Festival – Opening Speaker (Video)
June 26 2010, 6pm, ‘Language as the Ultimate Government Program’
June 26 2010, 6pm, ‘Language as the Ultimate Government Program’
FDR1685 Virtue, Ethics, UPB and APA
FDR1685 Virtue, Ethics, UPB and APA
Thoughts on the Differences between Virtue, Ethics, Morality and the Unconscious…
Thoughts on the Differences between Virtue, Ethics, Morality and the Unconscious…
FDR1679 The Death of the West Part 3: The 20th Century (video)
FDR1679 The Death of the West Part 3: The 20th Century (video)
The long term effects of the First World War – the fall of the Free West, and the darkening skies of tyranny…
The long term effects of the First World War – the fall of the Free West, and the darkening skies of tyranny…
FDR1676 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show June 6 2010
FDR1676 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show June 6 2010
An analysis of Ayn Rand novels, the woe of a science teacher in the public school system, and I talk a parent out of spanking…
An analysis of Ayn Rand novels, the woe of a science teacher in the public school system, and I talk a parent out of spanking…
FDR1672 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show May 30 2010
FDR1672 Freedomain Radio Sunday Show May 30 2010
Dealing with sexist friends, over-scheduled kids, tutoring challenges, and a beautiful listener testimonial…
Dealing with sexist friends, over-scheduled kids, tutoring challenges, and a beautiful listener testimonial…
FDR1662 The Effects of Divorce – A Listener Conversation
FDR1662 The Effects of Divorce – A Listener Conversation
The effects of the catastrophe that is so rarely talked about.
The effects of the catastrophe that is so rarely talked about.
FDR1652 Heroism Part Two (Video)
FDR1652 Heroism Part Two (Video)
The true nature of heroism, and the ultimate superpower that you can use today…
The true nature of heroism, and the ultimate superpower that you can use today…
FDR1651 Heroism Part One (Video)
FDR1651 Heroism Part One (Video)
What you think is feeding you is actually eating you. An examination of the heroism that is stolen from you.
What you think is feeding you is actually eating you. An examination of the heroism that is stolen from you.
FDR1643 Playing Cards with the Dead
FDR1643 Playing Cards with the Dead
A block I have found to my own happiness.
A block I have found to my own happiness.
FDR1642 Advice for Parents with Regrets
FDR1642 Advice for Parents with Regrets
An older listener asks me what he can do to bring value to the children he neglected.
An older listener asks me what he can do to bring value to the children he neglected.
FDR1641 The Story of Your Enslavement (video)
FDR1641 The Story of Your Enslavement (video)
We can only be kept in the cages we do not see. A brief history of human enslavement – up to and including your own. (Text)
We can only be kept in the cages we do not see. A brief history of human enslavement – up to and including your own. (Text)
FDR1634 Philosophy and the Protection of Youth
FDR1634 Philosophy and the Protection of Youth
How reason and evidence protect the innocent.
How reason and evidence protect the innocent.
FDR1633 How Many Children Are Abused?
FDR1633 How Many Children Are Abused?
A rough approach to an essential question.
A rough approach to an essential question.
FDR1628 The Evolution of Evil
FDR1628 The Evolution of Evil
Some ruminations on the etymology of immorality.
Some ruminations on the etymology of immorality.
FDR1627 ‘I Accept’
FDR1627 ‘I Accept’
A great way to frame your position while also communicating your methodology.
A great way to frame your position while also communicating your methodology.
FDR1613 God, the State and the Family – Sibling Abuse Part Two
FDR1613 God, the State and the Family – Sibling Abuse Part Two
A family and religious analysis of sibling abuse.
A family and religious analysis of sibling abuse.
Monday, December 9, 2013
FDR1612 God, the State and the Family – Sibling Abuse Part One
FDR1612 God, the State and the Family – Sibling Abuse Part One
A family and political analysis of sibling abuse.
A family and political analysis of sibling abuse.
FDR1611 True News: Medicare, Poverty, Terrorism (video)
FDR1611 True News: Medicare, Poverty, Terrorism (video)
How much power does Paul Krugman think the government needs to solve the health care crisis?
How much power does Paul Krugman think the government needs to solve the health care crisis?
FDR1610 Arguments with a Statist – Does the Government Reflect the Will of the People?
FDR1610 Arguments with a Statist – Does the Government Reflect the Will of the People?
Rational ways to counter the argument that a democratic government reflects the will of the people.
Rational ways to counter the argument that a democratic government reflects the will of the people.
FDR1609 Notes on the Inter-generational War to Come
FDR1609 Notes on the Inter-generational War to Come
Should we expect our elders to live by the values that they inflicted upon us?
Should we expect our elders to live by the values that they inflicted upon us?
FDR1608 Empiricism, Humility and the Free Market
FDR1608 Empiricism, Humility and the Free Market
Why it is so tough to be humble and rational if you have never lived in the free market.
Why it is so tough to be humble and rational if you have never lived in the free market.
FDR1607 The Bomb in the Brain Part 4 – The Death of Reason – The Effects of Child Abuse (Video)
FDR1607 The Bomb in the Brain Part 4 – The Death of Reason – The Effects of Child Abuse (Video)
The scientific evidence underlying the near-universal resistance to reason and evidence.
The scientific evidence underlying the near-universal resistance to reason and evidence.
FDR1604 Successfully Talking About Freedom – Part One
FDR1604 Successfully Talking About Freedom – Part One
A listener and I discuss how she might be able to approach her friends about liberty…
A listener and I discuss how she might be able to approach her friends about liberty…
FDR1601 Statism and Blame – What Is Coming
FDR1601 Statism and Blame – What Is Coming
The livestock are about to get seriously blamed by the farmers…
The livestock are about to get seriously blamed by the farmers…
FDR1594 Rear View Canoe – A Listener Conversation
FDR1594 Rear View Canoe – A Listener Conversation
A listener discusses her problems with trust at the beginning of a relationship.
A listener discusses her problems with trust at the beginning of a relationship.
FDR1591 The Biology, Morality and Politics of Addiction – Dr Gabor Mate (Video)
FDR1591 The Biology, Morality and Politics of Addiction – Dr Gabor Mate (Video)
Dr Gabor Mate reveals the biological basis of addiction, and the insanity of the statist war on drugs.
Dr Gabor Mate reveals the biological basis of addiction, and the insanity of the statist war on drugs.
FDR1582 Discipline and Philosophy
FDR1582 Discipline and Philosophy
What role does personal discipline play in the philosophical life?
What role does personal discipline play in the philosophical life?
FDR1575 ‘You Are Not Alone’ – Freedomain Radio Interviews Dr Richard Schwartz (Video)
FDR1575 ‘You Are Not Alone’ – Freedomain Radio Interviews Dr Richard Schwartz (Video)
A great MEcosystem theorist explains his approach.
A great MEcosystem theorist explains his approach.
FDR1574 Philosophical Parenting – Part Four – Solutions
FDR1574 Philosophical Parenting – Part Four – Solutions
How to plan your life to be a great parent.
How to plan your life to be a great parent.
FDR1572 Sunday Show 31 January 2010 – Guest Psychotherapist Daniel Mackler
FDR1572 Sunday Show 31 January 2010 – Guest Psychotherapist Daniel Mackler
Listeners ask Daniel Mackler about his approach to therapy and self-knowledge.
Listeners ask Daniel Mackler about his approach to therapy and self-knowledge.
FDR1571 Philosophical Parenting – Part Two
FDR1571 Philosophical Parenting – Part Two
The plan for philosophical parenting, and the results so far – what I admire about my daughter.
The plan for philosophical parenting, and the results so far – what I admire about my daughter.
FDR1570 Philosophical Parenting – Part One
FDR1570 Philosophical Parenting – Part One
The plan for philosophical parenting, and the results so far.
The plan for philosophical parenting, and the results so far.
FDR1565 The Politics of Obesity – The Freedomain Radio Interview with Dr. Robert H. Lustig (Video)
FDR1565 The Politics of Obesity – The Freedomain Radio Interview with Dr. Robert H. Lustig (Video)
An interview uncovering the political and medical causes of the current obesity crisis.
An interview uncovering the political and medical causes of the current obesity crisis.
FDR1562 Interview with Therapist Daniel Mackler (Video)
FDR1562 Interview with Therapist Daniel Mackler (Video)
A very interesting interview with practicing therapist Daniel Mackler.
A very interesting interview with practicing therapist Daniel Mackler.
FDR1557 Fractional Banking, Private Currencies and Humble Freedom (Video)
FDR1557 Fractional Banking, Private Currencies and Humble Freedom (Video)
Don’t imagine you can know how the future will function…
Don’t imagine you can know how the future will function…
FDR1556 Global Warming Skepticism: The Freedomain Radio Interview with Warren Meyer (Video)
FDR1556 Global Warming Skepticism: The Freedomain Radio Interview with Warren Meyer (Video)
‘Millions of lives hang in the balance’ – The Scientific, Economic and Political Realities of Climate Change and Global Warming – an Interview with Warren Meyer of Clmate-Skeptic
‘Millions of lives hang in the balance’ – The Scientific, Economic and Political Realities of Climate Change and Global Warming – an Interview with Warren Meyer of Clmate-Skeptic
FDR1554 The Mind-Frackery of Harry Potter
FDR1554 The Mind-Frackery of Harry Potter
There are no survivors, and it is an insult to think otherwise.
There are no survivors, and it is an insult to think otherwise.
FDR1551 Why We Are Different
FDR1551 Why We Are Different
Why we are so different from those around us?
Why we are so different from those around us?
FDR1539 The Bomb in the Brain – The Effects of Child Abuse Part 2 – The Freedomain Radio Interview with Dr Felitti (Video)
FDR1539 The Bomb in the Brain – The Effects of Child Abuse Part 2 – The Freedomain Radio Interview with Dr Felitti (Video)
An interview with Dr. Felitti, the director of the Adverse Childhood Experiences project.
An interview with Dr. Felitti, the director of the Adverse Childhood Experiences project.
FDR1538 The Bomb in the Brain – The Effects of Child Abuse Part 1 (Video)
FDR1538 The Bomb in the Brain – The Effects of Child Abuse Part 1 (Video)
After you listen to this video, you will never look at the world the same way again.
After you listen to this video, you will never look at the world the same way again.
FDR1533 Dr Greg Siegle Interview – Anxiety, Depression, Autism
FDR1533 Dr Greg Siegle Interview – Anxiety, Depression, Autism
Dr Siegle discusses the latest breakthroughs in brain imaging and mental health treatments.
Dr Siegle discusses the latest breakthroughs in brain imaging and mental health treatments.
FDR1528 The Machine of Evil 2
FDR1528 The Machine of Evil 2
Where does moral responsibility lie in the cycle of abuse?
Where does moral responsibility lie in the cycle of abuse?
FDR1523 ‘The Philosophical Baby’ – Dr Alison Gopnik – The Freedomain Radio Interview
FDR1523 ‘The Philosophical Baby’ – Dr Alison Gopnik – The Freedomain Radio Interview
A fascinating conversation about the ethical life of infants.
A fascinating conversation about the ethical life of infants.
FDR1520 True News: Obama, Afghanistan, and the Graveyard of Empire (Video)
FDR1520 True News: Obama, Afghanistan, and the Graveyard of Empire (Video)
An elegy for the endless idiocies of imperialism.
An elegy for the endless idiocies of imperialism.
FDR1514 Sunday Show Nov 22 2009
FDR1514 Sunday Show Nov 22 2009
Two dreams analyzed, one dream destroyed…
Two dreams analyzed, one dream destroyed…
FDR1512 Troll Spotting – A Conversation
FDR1512 Troll Spotting – A Conversation
A man who trolled Freedomain Radio pretty hard apologizes and opens up about his history…
A man who trolled Freedomain Radio pretty hard apologizes and opens up about his history…
FDR1511 Babies, Brains, Nature and Nurture – The Interview with Dr Stuart Shanker
FDR1511 Babies, Brains, Nature and Nurture – The Interview with Dr Stuart Shanker
Dr. Stuart Shanker is a Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at York University.
Dr. Stuart Shanker is a Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at York University.
FDR1499 The Joys of Humility
FDR1499 The Joys of Humility
Most of the good things in life come from humility…
Most of the good things in life come from humility…
FDR1495 Projecting Virtue
FDR1495 Projecting Virtue
Why we give up our greatest treasures to power-mad strangers.
Why we give up our greatest treasures to power-mad strangers.
FDR1494 The Market for Philosophy
FDR1494 The Market for Philosophy
The free market and philosophy, sitting in a tree…
The free market and philosophy, sitting in a tree…
FDR1484 A Theory of Marxism
FDR1484 A Theory of Marxism
Some thoughts on what might turn a soul red.
Some thoughts on what might turn a soul red.
FDR1482 Plain Talk about Spanking
FDR1482 Plain Talk about Spanking
An article by Jordan Riak, Executive Director, Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education – http://www.nospank.net
An article by Jordan Riak, Executive Director, Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education – http://www.nospank.net
FDR1477 True News 55 — Obama, Vanity, Grandiosity (Video)
FDR1477 True News 55 — Obama, Vanity, Grandiosity (Video)
Did Obama close Gitmo yet? Get the troops out of Iraq? Sighhhhh
Did Obama close Gitmo yet? Get the troops out of Iraq? Sighhhhh
FDR1476 The Freedomain Radio Interview: Lloyd deMause
FDR1476 The Freedomain Radio Interview: Lloyd deMause
An interview with Lloyd DeMause, Director of The Institute for Psychohistory.
An interview with Lloyd DeMause, Director of The Institute for Psychohistory.
FDR1473 ‘District 9′ – A Freedomain Radio Movie Review
FDR1473 ‘District 9′ – A Freedomain Radio Movie Review
The philosophy behind the science fiction movie.
The philosophy behind the science fiction movie.
FDR1470 Self-Esteem
FDR1470 Self-Esteem
Some philosophical thoughts on the theory and practice of self-esteem.
Some philosophical thoughts on the theory and practice of self-esteem.
FDR1453 Freedomain Radio – Stefan Talks to a College Class
FDR1453 Freedomain Radio – Stefan Talks to a College Class
A college teacher invites me to answer questions from his class.
A college teacher invites me to answer questions from his class.
FDR1444 Fiat Money In France Part 3
FDR1444 Fiat Money In France Part 3
A book from 1897 about our future…
A book from 1897 about our future…
FDR1443 Fiat Money In France Part 2
FDR1443 Fiat Money In France Part 2
A book from 1897 about our future…
A book from 1897 about our future…
Sunday, December 8, 2013
FDR1442 Fiat Money In France Part 1
FDR1442 Fiat Money In France Part 1
A book from 1897 about our future…
A book from 1897 about our future…
FDR1430 A Philosopher As Parent
FDR1430 A Philosopher As Parent
Some thoughts and suggestions on raising babies.
Some thoughts and suggestions on raising babies.
FDR1415 Shyness – A Conversation
FDR1415 Shyness – A Conversation
Some thoughts on how it arises, and how to solve it.
Some thoughts on how it arises, and how to solve it.
FDR1406 True News 44 – Executive Pay Ripoffs? (Video)
FDR1406 True News 44 – Executive Pay Ripoffs? (Video)
444% increases? What on earth happened to executive pay?
444% increases? What on earth happened to executive pay?
FDR1395 Failure, Opposition, Desire
FDR1395 Failure, Opposition, Desire
Do we desire the failure of those we oppose?
Do we desire the failure of those we oppose?
FDR1394 Self Attack Through Fog – A Conversation
FDR1394 Self Attack Through Fog – A Conversation
When the mythology fails, we begin to succeed.
When the mythology fails, we begin to succeed.
FDR1390 True News 43: Roads, Education, Hypocrisy (Video)
FDR1390 True News 43: Roads, Education, Hypocrisy (Video)
What happens when road rules are taken away?
What happens when road rules are taken away?
FDR1384 The Psychology of Mysticism Part Two
FDR1384 The Psychology of Mysticism Part Two
Why Jesus was able to be as ‘kind’ as he was.
Why Jesus was able to be as ‘kind’ as he was.
FDR1382 In Praise of Failure
FDR1382 In Praise of Failure
Learning to love failure is the essence of happiness.
Learning to love failure is the essence of happiness.
FDR1359 Ambivalence and Siblings
FDR1359 Ambivalence and Siblings
Brothers, society and the case against philosophy.
Brothers, society and the case against philosophy.
FDR1355 Political Parties: The Greens and the State
FDR1355 Political Parties: The Greens and the State
The best idea I’ve had so far this year…
The best idea I’ve had so far this year…
FDR1349 True News 38 Auto Bailout (Video)
FDR1349 True News 38 Auto Bailout (Video)
Some thoughts on unions, greed, and the destruction of an industry.
Some thoughts on unions, greed, and the destruction of an industry.
FDR1337 Depression Part 1
FDR1337 Depression Part 1
Some thoughts on the most common psychological ‘ailment’…
Some thoughts on the most common psychological ‘ailment’…
FDR1333 Hatred – A Convo – A Must Listen!
FDR1333 Hatred – A Convo – A Must Listen!
Refraining from action in the face of corruption.
Refraining from action in the face of corruption.
FDR1332 You Are Because The World Is
FDR1332 You Are Because The World Is
A thought to lift your spirits.
A thought to lift your spirits.
FDR1329 True News 31 – Naughty Libertarianism! (Video)
FDR1329 True News 31 – Naughty Libertarianism! (Video)
Rebutting an an article with a typical hate-on for Libertarianism.
Rebutting an an article with a typical hate-on for Libertarianism.
FDR1318 Sunday Show March 29 2009
FDR1318 Sunday Show March 29 2009
Therapy, society and leadership – a must-listen!
Therapy, society and leadership – a must-listen!
FDR1302 Sunday Show March 15 2009
FDR1302 Sunday Show March 15 2009
The view from a cult, and why we all must be leaders.
The view from a cult, and why we all must be leaders.
FDR1284 True News 21: What To Do About the Coming Depression (Video)
FDR1284 True News 21: What To Do About the Coming Depression (Video)
The root causes and only solution for what we all face.
The root causes and only solution for what we all face.
FDR1280 Melancholy and Anger – A Listener Conversation
FDR1280 Melancholy and Anger – A Listener Conversation
A listener awakens from despair.
A listener awakens from despair.
FDR1279 True News 20: God Flip-Flops on Darwin!
FDR1279 True News 20: God Flip-Flops on Darwin!
Soooo, the Vatican is attempting to rehabilitate Darwin?
Soooo, the Vatican is attempting to rehabilitate Darwin?
FDR1278 True News 19: Somalia Part 2
FDR1278 True News 19: Somalia Part 2
Some responses to listener criticisms.
Some responses to listener criticisms.
FDR1256 True News 17 — Media Accusations Part Two – Cult?
FDR1256 True News 17 — Media Accusations Part Two – Cult?
Responses to the recent articles about Freedomain Radio – an eight part analysis of Freedomain Radio as cult.
Responses to the recent articles about Freedomain Radio – an eight part analysis of Freedomain Radio as cult.
FDR1245 The Meaning of Life Part 3 – Integrity as Salvation
FDR1245 The Meaning of Life Part 3 – Integrity as Salvation
How and why philosophy brings happiness…
How and why philosophy brings happiness…
FDR1240 Holiday Blues and Interviews
FDR1240 Holiday Blues and Interviews
Two thoughts to brighten your holiday season.
Two thoughts to brighten your holiday season.
FDR1236 Sunday Call In Show Dec 21 – Baby and Birth
FDR1236 Sunday Call In Show Dec 21 – Baby and Birth
Christina and I talk about the birth of our daughter and our first few days as parents…
Christina and I talk about the birth of our daughter and our first few days as parents…
FDR1233 Free Will, Determinism And Self Knowledge – Part 1
FDR1233 Free Will, Determinism And Self Knowledge – Part 1
The bare bones of a new theory about determinism, free will and self-knowledge…
The bare bones of a new theory about determinism, free will and self-knowledge…
FDR1226 Freedom Reason, Cults (Video)
FDR1226 Freedom Reason, Cults (Video)
What happens when we apply dictionary definitions of ‘cult’ to mainstream institutions?
What happens when we apply dictionary definitions of ‘cult’ to mainstream institutions?
FDR1219 True News 13: Statism is Dead – Part 3 – The Matrix (Video)
FDR1219 True News 13: Statism is Dead – Part 3 – The Matrix (Video)
You do not live in a country. Take the red pill.
You do not live in a country. Take the red pill.
FDR1204 My Major Contribution to Philosophy
FDR1204 My Major Contribution to Philosophy
It is in fact embarrassingly simple…
It is in fact embarrassingly simple…
1199 Agnostic Psychology — A Theory
1199 Agnostic Psychology — A Theory
A theory which might explain the general prevalence and emotional intensity of agnosticism.
A theory which might explain the general prevalence and emotional intensity of agnosticism.
1198 True News 7: The Truth About Voting Part 3 – Yay Obama! (Video)
1198 True News 7: The Truth About Voting Part 3 – Yay Obama! (Video)
Soooo, you chose the brother over the granddad – and this libertarian could not be happier!
Soooo, you chose the brother over the granddad – and this libertarian could not be happier!
1192 Voting Part 2: Understanding Voting (Video)
1192 Voting Part 2: Understanding Voting (Video)
Why begging politicians for pennies back on the dollar will never set you free.
Why begging politicians for pennies back on the dollar will never set you free.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
1190 Overcoming Guilt (Video)
1190 Overcoming Guilt (Video)
These three simple questions will free you from unjust guilt and self-attack…
These three simple questions will free you from unjust guilt and self-attack…
1187 Sympathy versus Anger
1187 Sympathy versus Anger
Sometimes I feel anger towards my parents, and sometimes I feel sympathy and pity — here is how I resolved the dichotomy.
Sometimes I feel anger towards my parents, and sometimes I feel sympathy and pity — here is how I resolved the dichotomy.
1177 Theories of War and Violence (Video)
1177 Theories of War and Violence (Video)
An examination of moral theories of war and violence using Raskolnikov from ‘Crime and Punishment’ and the Joker from ‘The Dark Night.’
An examination of moral theories of war and violence using Raskolnikov from ‘Crime and Punishment’ and the Joker from ‘The Dark Night.’
1169 House, MD – A Free Market Analysis of the Financial Crisis (Video)
1169 House, MD – A Free Market Analysis of the Financial Crisis (Video)
A free market analysis of how we ended up in the current financial crisis — and a simple sentence to clear it up for everyone else!
A free market analysis of how we ended up in the current financial crisis — and a simple sentence to clear it up for everyone else!
1167 Current Events – Is Sarah Palin a Bimbo? (Video)
1167 Current Events – Is Sarah Palin a Bimbo? (Video)
Is it fair to call Sarah Palin a bimbo? I say: nope! Plus, 700 billion dollars? We might as well say 700 billion elves…
Is it fair to call Sarah Palin a bimbo? I say: nope! Plus, 700 billion dollars? We might as well say 700 billion elves…
1156 The Empire Strikes Out (Video)
1156 The Empire Strikes Out (Video)
An analysis of the current US economic crisis from Freedomain Radio – what is going on, and why.
An analysis of the current US economic crisis from Freedomain Radio – what is going on, and why.
1120 Sunday Call In Show Aug 3 2008
1120 Sunday Call In Show Aug 3 2008
The FDR wiki, why do you want to change others, and trusting your instincts in a job interview.
The FDR wiki, why do you want to change others, and trusting your instincts in a job interview.
1114 Freedom, Desire, Slavery
1114 Freedom, Desire, Slavery
Why we want the freedom we have never had – a pretty essential podcast.
Why we want the freedom we have never had – a pretty essential podcast.
1111 Families, Abuse and History
1111 Families, Abuse and History
The history of the world is the history of childhood.
The history of the world is the history of childhood.
1110 Bringing Virtue to Families
1110 Bringing Virtue to Families
Families, freedom and virtue – the theory.
Families, freedom and virtue – the theory.
1107 Sunday Call In Show July 13 2008
1107 Sunday Call In Show July 13 2008
Some big little news; confidence in contribution – and navigating a breakup…
Some big little news; confidence in contribution – and navigating a breakup…
1086 Objectivism and UPB Part 1
1086 Objectivism and UPB Part 1
Do we have innate knowledge about right and wrong? Two approaches…
Do we have innate knowledge about right and wrong? Two approaches…
1067 Train the Trainer vs Political Action
1067 Train the Trainer vs Political Action
Some thoughts on where we are as a movement.
Some thoughts on where we are as a movement.
1066 Everyday Anarchy – The Conference Call Part 3
1066 Everyday Anarchy – The Conference Call Part 3
Even more feedback and examination of the arguments of the book ‘Everyday Anarchy’…
Even more feedback and examination of the arguments of the book ‘Everyday Anarchy’…
1061 Political Action – One Last Time!
1061 Political Action – One Last Time!
Tidying up a few loose ends…
Tidying up a few loose ends…
1055 In Praise of Personal Attacks…
1055 In Praise of Personal Attacks…
Are personal attacks ever warranted, just or fair? Well…
Are personal attacks ever warranted, just or fair? Well…
1053 Friendships – The Conference Call
1053 Friendships – The Conference Call
How to tell the living from the dying from the dead…
How to tell the living from the dying from the dead…
1046 Philosophy Debating Tips
1046 Philosophy Debating Tips
How to have more fun debating philosophy!
How to have more fun debating philosophy!
1045 The Atheists, the Mormons, and the Baby… (a couple convo)
1045 The Atheists, the Mormons, and the Baby… (a couple convo)
What do you do when one side of a family is atheist, and the other Mormon?
What do you do when one side of a family is atheist, and the other Mormon?
1031 Politics Versus Anarchy
1031 Politics Versus Anarchy
Are anarchists mere dreamers? Is political activism the way to go?
Are anarchists mere dreamers? Is political activism the way to go?
1017 False Currency, Real Control (The Housing Bubble)
1017 False Currency, Real Control (The Housing Bubble)
A free market analysis of the housing bubble.
A free market analysis of the housing bubble.
1002 Freedom from Politics
1002 Freedom from Politics
…in which I attempt to give you back at least 10% of your life…
…in which I attempt to give you back at least 10% of your life…
982 The Government turns Everyone into a Tool…
982 The Government turns Everyone into a Tool…
Two examples of moral corruption…
Two examples of moral corruption…
955 An Open Letter to Ron Paul Supporters (Video Available)
955 An Open Letter to Ron Paul Supporters (Video Available)
Don’t give up hope – liberty is at hand!
Don’t give up hope – liberty is at hand!
947 The Next Thing (Part 1)
947 The Next Thing (Part 1)
The opening salvo of part 3 of our conversation.
The opening salvo of part 3 of our conversation.
915: Drugging Children
915: Drugging Children
A drug that reduces the intelligence of hundreds of millions of children…
A drug that reduces the intelligence of hundreds of millions of children…
911: Unenslaving (A Listener Conversation)
911: Unenslaving (A Listener Conversation)
Throwing off the final shackles of our early prisons…
Throwing off the final shackles of our early prisons…
863 Son Versus Nihilists – A Listener Conversation
863 Son Versus Nihilists – A Listener Conversation
A son squares off against his parents
A son squares off against his parents
Monday, December 2, 2013
858 Reason, Passion and Statism
858 Reason, Passion and Statism
Instructive stories from my academic career…
Instructive stories from my academic career…
853 Managing Other People’s Emotions
853 Managing Other People’s Emotions
How to avoid one of the most subtle prisons of all…
How to avoid one of the most subtle prisons of all…
839 Sunday Call In Show August 12 2007
839 Sunday Call In Show August 12 2007
Stef confronts an abuser, the self-knowledge of determinism, and God as a parasite…
Stef confronts an abuser, the self-knowledge of determinism, and God as a parasite…
831 Respect for Women
831 Respect for Women
Doing right by the fairer sex – it’s probably not what you think…
Doing right by the fairer sex – it’s probably not what you think…
785 Slavery and Statism
785 Slavery and Statism
Slavery was ended by political activism – shouldn’t we take the same approach?
Slavery was ended by political activism – shouldn’t we take the same approach?
764 Sunday Call In Show, May 20 2007
764 Sunday Call In Show, May 20 2007
Withdrawing from Iraq, a fan of Uncle Joe, Agnosticism/Catholicism and Stef’s manipulations!
Withdrawing from Iraq, a fan of Uncle Joe, Agnosticism/Catholicism and Stef’s manipulations!
744 Social Reality – Mythology Part 2
744 Social Reality – Mythology Part 2
How to tell a screenplay from a documentary…
How to tell a screenplay from a documentary…
741 Religion As Comfort for Evil
741 Religion As Comfort for Evil
God does comfort people, just not any of the good ones…
God does comfort people, just not any of the good ones…
735 We are not born small…
735 We are not born small…
The size of our souls is the depth of our opposition
The size of our souls is the depth of our opposition
729 Your Children Do NOT Love You…
729 Your Children Do NOT Love You…
…but they will hate you if you think they do!
…but they will hate you if you think they do!
669 Dr No – Friend or Foe?
669 Dr No – Friend or Foe?
Congressman Ron Paul and the future of freedom
Congressman Ron Paul and the future of freedom
649 Locked in the trunk of a car…
649 Locked in the trunk of a car…
A political solution to shopping
A political solution to shopping
639 Loving A Philosopher (advice for girlfriends/wives)
639 Loving A Philosopher (advice for girlfriends/wives)
…it’s probably even better than you think!
…it’s probably even better than you think!
614 Political Libertarianism Part 2
614 Political Libertarianism Part 2
Just because it’s a party, doesn’t mean it’s fun…
Just because it’s a party, doesn’t mean it’s fun…
515 The History Of Religion Part 2
515 The History Of Religion Part 2
Rank speculation on the genesis of gods
Rank speculation on the genesis of gods
511 Agnosticism Part 2
511 Agnosticism Part 2
Logical and emotional problems with the agnostic position
Logical and emotional problems with the agnostic position
504 The ‘Good’ Wife… (With Christina)
504 The ‘Good’ Wife… (With Christina)
The search for perfection / Is all very well / But to look for heaven / Is to live here in hell
The search for perfection / Is all very well / But to look for heaven / Is to live here in hell
501 The Physics of Freedom – Two Essential Principles
501 The Physics of Freedom – Two Essential Principles
Two of the greatest gateways to freedom
Two of the greatest gateways to freedom
485 Gods and Politicians – A response to user posts
485 Gods and Politicians – A response to user posts
One is the shark, the other the blood, the result a feeding frenzy on your freedoms!
One is the shark, the other the blood, the result a feeding frenzy on your freedoms!
482 Goals and Tension – Stef needs help!
482 Goals and Tension – Stef needs help!
Can we have life goals without tension? For me, at least, not so far!
Can we have life goals without tension? For me, at least, not so far!
473 Children: Selfish and Evil? (Part 2)
473 Children: Selfish and Evil? (Part 2)
The root of statism is our view of children
The root of statism is our view of children
454 Anarchy Is What We Have
454 Anarchy Is What We Have
If you think that anarchy is something to be feared, take a look around…
If you think that anarchy is something to be feared, take a look around…
451 Christina’s Family Letter Part 1
451 Christina’s Family Letter Part 1
A complex letter from her family…
A complex letter from her family…
449 Empiricism and Nonsense Part 2: State
449 Empiricism and Nonsense Part 2: State
A brief history of belief and disbelief continued…
A brief history of belief and disbelief continued…
448 Empiricism and Nonsense Part 1: Church
448 Empiricism and Nonsense Part 1: Church
A brief history of belief and disbelief
A brief history of belief and disbelief
412 Nit Picky City
412 Nit Picky City
Get out of the lifeboat! Detonating the ‘gray areas’ of morality
Get out of the lifeboat! Detonating the ‘gray areas’ of morality
407 Who Is To Blame Part 4: A possible answer…
407 Who Is To Blame Part 4: A possible answer…
It’s probably not who you think…
It’s probably not who you think…
406 Who Is To Blame Part 3: Parents?
406 Who Is To Blame Part 3: Parents?
The mind that tells the child rules the world
The mind that tells the child rules the world
401 Who is to blame? (continued from 391)
401 Who is to blame? (continued from 391)
Combing over who takes the rap for the hell of the world
Combing over who takes the rap for the hell of the world
390: Statist Intellectuals Part 1
390: Statist Intellectuals Part 1
The start of a very, very troubling idea…
The start of a very, very troubling idea…
381: Loving the ‘Sheeple’
381: Loving the ‘Sheeple’
How to love the majority like they never hurt you…
How to love the majority like they never hurt you…
360: Call-In Show Aug 6 2006
360: Call-In Show Aug 6 2006
Fistfights, War in the Middle East, the ‘honor’ of the South, and more!
Fistfights, War in the Middle East, the ‘honor’ of the South, and more!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
341: Conflict Resolution Part 3: Rules
341: Conflict Resolution Part 3: Rules
Christina and I talk about our rules for resolving conflicts…
Christina and I talk about our rules for resolving conflicts…
328: The Rise of Evil Part 3: Experiments
328: The Rise of Evil Part 3: Experiments
A theory about conditions for the inevitable escalation of evil
A theory about conditions for the inevitable escalation of evil
327: The Rise of Evil Part 2: Theory
327: The Rise of Evil Part 2: Theory
A theory about conditions for the inevitable escalation of evil
A theory about conditions for the inevitable escalation of evil
320: Call In Show July 9 2006
320: Call In Show July 9 2006
A silver-tongued listener reveals his inner voices, an article preview, a live dream analysis, and new ways to use the argument from morality!
A silver-tongued listener reveals his inner voices, an article preview, a live dream analysis, and new ways to use the argument from morality!
304: Conversational Bombs
304: Conversational Bombs
Clues as to whether people giving advice are really trying to help you
Clues as to whether people giving advice are really trying to help you
299: The Crystal Ball Collapse
299: The Crystal Ball Collapse
An explanation for my 10-15 year prediction of collapse?
An explanation for my 10-15 year prediction of collapse?
297: Aggression Versus Assertion
297: Aggression Versus Assertion
How to defend your values without attacking others
How to defend your values without attacking others
290: Why We Hurt The Ones We Love (Part 2)
290: Why We Hurt The Ones We Love (Part 2)
How the victim controls the abuser
How the victim controls the abuser
269: Debating Freedom Without Solutions Part 2
269: Debating Freedom Without Solutions Part 2
What if we waited before offering solutions?
What if we waited before offering solutions?
268: Debating Freedom Without Solutions Part 1
268: Debating Freedom Without Solutions Part 1
What if we waited before offering solutions?
What if we waited before offering solutions?
264: Dealing with Passive Aggression (Part 2)
264: Dealing with Passive Aggression (Part 2)
Almost there now… Just a few… more… chews!
Almost there now… Just a few… more… chews!
263: Dealing with Passive Aggression (Part 1)
263: Dealing with Passive Aggression (Part 1)
Chewing your way out of the trap
Chewing your way out of the trap
258: The Subtle Corruption of State Banking
258: The Subtle Corruption of State Banking
How our masters keep us on a foggy leash
How our masters keep us on a foggy leash
245: The Arrogance of Fantasies
245: The Arrogance of Fantasies
We rationalists are often called arrogant for asking for proof…
We rationalists are often called arrogant for asking for proof…
240: The Greatest Argument Against The State
240: The Greatest Argument Against The State
Removing the silencers from the guns of governments…
Removing the silencers from the guns of governments…
239: Global Warming As Metaphor
239: Global Warming As Metaphor
What horrors do fears of global warming mask?
What horrors do fears of global warming mask?
211: Childhood Prisons
211: Childhood Prisons
A theory as to why my article ‘Stateless Prisons’ made people so upset!
A theory as to why my article ‘Stateless Prisons’ made people so upset!
196: Parenting Part 1: Credibility
196: Parenting Part 1: Credibility
Reducing conflict by earning respect
Reducing conflict by earning respect
189: An Invitation to Christians Part 1: Saving Your Soul
189: An Invitation to Christians Part 1: Saving Your Soul
OK, so God exists – how should we best worship him?
OK, so God exists – how should we best worship him?
183. Freedom Part 4: Parents (and everything!)
183. Freedom Part 4: Parents (and everything!)
The whole point of what I’ve been leading up to…
The whole point of what I’ve been leading up to…
156. The Social Contract Part 2: Facts
156. The Social Contract Part 2: Facts
CIA archives help us understand the ‘social contract’
CIA archives help us understand the ‘social contract’
142. The Matriarchy at War
142. The Matriarchy at War
The tricky task of raising a soldier (or, the umbilical cord-ite)
The tricky task of raising a soldier (or, the umbilical cord-ite)
141. The Libertarian Love Doctor – Trusting Instincts Part 2
141. The Libertarian Love Doctor – Trusting Instincts Part 2
How to rationally trust your instincts
How to rationally trust your instincts
133. Personal Freedom and Responsibility
133. Personal Freedom and Responsibility
Is integrity a choice, or a responsibility?
Is integrity a choice, or a responsibility?
131. Does Government Decrease Violence?
131. Does Government Decrease Violence?
Everyone argues that we need the government to control violence – In fact, having a government ensures violence will always increase!
Everyone argues that we need the government to control violence – In fact, having a government ensures violence will always increase!
113. But *my* parents were really nice! (Part 5: Freedom)
113. But *my* parents were really nice! (Part 5: Freedom)
Why learning the truth about your parents is so, so important!
Why learning the truth about your parents is so, so important!
109. But *my* parents were really nice! (Part 1)
109. But *my* parents were really nice! (Part 1)
Some further explorations of the theory of parental corruption
Some further explorations of the theory of parental corruption
105. Environmentalism Part 3: Public/Private Greed
105. Environmentalism Part 3: Public/Private Greed
Understanding public self-interest (If private citizens don’t care about preserving property, why would bureaucrats?)
Understanding public self-interest (If private citizens don’t care about preserving property, why would bureaucrats?)
86. Top Ten Myths About Libertarianism
86. Top Ten Myths About Libertarianism
Answers to the most common objections/questions (Feel free to distribute this to those baffled by your weird beliefs!)
Answers to the most common objections/questions (Feel free to distribute this to those baffled by your weird beliefs!)
80. Advice to the Young at Heart
80. Advice to the Young at Heart
You say you want a revolution? Some possible tips for wee freedom fighters…
You say you want a revolution? Some possible tips for wee freedom fighters…
78. Running to Lions for Safety
78. Running to Lions for Safety
How is government protection working out?
How is government protection working out?
71. Culture: How to enslave a human soul
71. Culture: How to enslave a human soul
The carrot that comes after the stick
The carrot that comes after the stick
70. How to control a human soul
70. How to control a human soul
The ABC’s of totalitarianism – not to be used for evil!
The ABC’s of totalitarianism – not to be used for evil!
41. Power or Virtue? (A Love Story)
41. Power or Virtue? (A Love Story)
More explorations of Old Testament myths
More explorations of Old Testament myths
34. Moral Responsibility and Social Security
34. Moral Responsibility and Social Security
A great criticism of my ideas – and an analysis of social security!
A great criticism of my ideas – and an analysis of social security!
32. Liberty Under The Lash
32. Liberty Under The Lash
How can we be free when the state is so powerful?
How can we be free when the state is so powerful?
17. Dealing with Non-Libertarians Part 2
17. Dealing with Non-Libertarians Part 2
We all have to deal with non-libertarians – how can we do that most productively?
We all have to deal with non-libertarians – how can we do that most productively?
8. Proving Libertarian Morality
8. Proving Libertarian Morality
One of the central challenges faced by libertarians is the need to prove that libertarian moral theory is universally correct, while statist and collectivistic moral theories are incorrect. Here’s how to do it!
One of the central challenges faced by libertarians is the need to prove that libertarian moral theory is universally correct, while statist and collectivistic moral theories are incorrect. Here’s how to do it!
5. Using the state for self-defense…
5. Using the state for self-defense…
We always argue that we need the state for self-defense. Some logical problems with that approach
We always argue that we need the state for self-defense. Some logical problems with that approach
2. Caging the Devils: The Stateless Society and Violent Crime
2. Caging the Devils: The Stateless Society and Violent Crime
Can a society without a government deal with violent crime?
Can a society without a government deal with violent crime?
1. The Stateless Society & An Examination of Alternatives
1. The Stateless Society & An Examination of Alternatives
Life without government? Really? Here’s how it works – and why it is so crucial!
Life without government? Really? Here’s how it works – and why it is so crucial!
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