This podcast, Is Reason Enough? (and the additional materials), seems to be an important tool when trying to change other people's minds (something that cannot be done over social media, as they explore in this podcast). One will notice the striking resemblance that it bears to NonViolent Communication. I don't believe this is a mistake, given the results I've had with NVC and the results that are expected with the method of discussion as seen in today's podcast.
I told myself I was going to take a break from recommending Tom Woods material for a while, but here I am again. This guy's just a genius, and I'm too busy to find something better than what this guy has to offer. This is it, though. I'm taking a one-week break from recommending Woods.
This podcast, Is Reason Enough? (and the additional materials), seems to be an important tool when trying to change other people's minds (something that cannot be done over social media, as they explore in this podcast). One will notice the striking resemblance that it bears to NonViolent Communication. I don't believe this is a mistake, given the results I've had with NVC and the results that are expected with the method of discussion as seen in today's podcast.
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The first podcast I ever downloaded, The Partially Examined Life, is a perennial staple of my podcast-listening and self-education. Their Zero Episode does a great job of introducing their project. I have gotten the most out of their podcast by reading the material ahead of time, listening to the podcast, and then talking to someone (anyone) about the material discussed and trying to tease any kind of intellectual response out of them. Previous attendees of my mostly-defunct philosophy club will recognize several of these episodes and ideas. I understand several of the earlier episodes (my favorite ones) are behind a paywall these days, but people have to make a living, right? They're up on iTunes and all the other podcast aggregators. My favorite episode is probably their 100th episode... however, their commentaries on Camus, MacIntyre, Antigone, etc. are amazing. I recommend starting at the beginning and moving on from there, as they do build on past episodes in order to be able to address higher-level and more esoteric concepts later on.
Today's resource is a little heavy on the terminology, but I think those that are even slightly above-average can at least get the main thrust of the discussion. Today's resource suggestion is the 228th installment of the History of Philosophy Podcast, Without Any Gaps. Truly, the entire series thus far is an invaluable resource for even one who is trained in philosophy, as there really are no gaps in this production, filling in whatever may be overlooked by directed scholarship. Each episode builds on the last, true to the history of philosophy. So, if you find that this episode is beyond your comprehension, you can simply move back through history until you find something that's more your pace. Honestly, though, everyone should start at the beginning and work their way to this episode. The episodes are short and entertaining (as entertaining as the subject matter can be, anyway), and released weekly so, even with more than 200 episodes released, you can still catch up.
I know I share a lot of Christopher Cantwell's material on this resource list, but when a man is right, he's right. Where other people are right and receive credit for being so, Cantwell is more right and receives almost no credit for it, because he refuses to temper his message of truth with platitudes or concessions. This podcast episode is no exception. If one is of delicate disposition or is unable to handle raw, unadulterated truth screamed at one's earholes (I'm not sure why they are reading my blog), they may want to sit this one out.
Despite the language and the yelling, though, this man is more intelligent than a majority of the "liberty movement" and has an education to back it up. The two-hour commitment of this resource is infinitely more valuable than the George Washington post I shared a few days ago, so if you watched Molyneux, you really must watch Cantwell.
While some of this discussion my be a little outside the comprehension of someone who hasn't been involved or interested in the cryptocurrency space, I think Episode 211 of Let's Talk Bitcoin has something to offer even the people outside the space with regards to the ideals of DAPS and how they apply to economics and technology.
Anarchast Episode 212 with Antony Davies
Antony Davies discusses the relationship between the mainstream/Chicago/Keynesian/socialist economics and Austrian economics. While he seems to have a much more positive view of the Chicago school than is warranted, he does demonstrate the importance of philosophy and rationality when assessing a field of study such as economics. The important takeaway from this interview is that freedom opens the door for equality whereas introducing the coercion of the state limits freedom and generates inequality. A brief exploration of economics and unintended consequences on the Tom Woods Show. I don't really know what more to say; it's excellent, brief, and informative.
Today's resource stands in lieu of my current blog post, as I'm a little behind schedule. Today is a podcast episode from Matt Walsh about what people deserve. It's kind of funny how I found this guy. A person I met in college randomly threw a tantrum on facebook saying, "if you value your immortal soul, don't listen to this guy." Knowing this particular person's general attitude towards the world, and the attitude that tends to accompany people who throw around the phrase "If you value your immortal soul...", I naturally went straight to the very thing I was told to avoid.
This instinct rarely disappoints me, and this was no exception. Matt Walsh is the only pundit I can stomach. His views on faith and society are rarely off, and when they are, it's only by a minor degree. He does tend to make some incorrect political statements, but he is on the right track, slowly becoming an anarchist as he witnesses the absurdity of the state. This particular episode, I think, does a great job of introducing the idea that what people think they deserve has nothing to do with reality. I don't believe anyone deserves anything, at all. If I absolutely had to say anyone deserved anything, it would be that they deserve to be consigned to the flames and then oblivion. We deserve nothingness, and we are fortunate that we do not receive our just desserts.
This particular podacst was made in response to the usual touchy-feely, irrational haters of Matt Walsh when he wrote this blog post a little while ago.
The worst form of injustice is to attempt to make two unequal things equal. Today's resource is an essay that was published just last month by George Reisman. Unfortunately, nobody has produced a free copy of it yet, but you can get the kindle version for 99¢ on Amazon. It is a nice, short, easy read about why "equality of opportunity" is a dangerous lie. If you agree, this will help bolster your arguments for what is a very true and very unpopular position. If you disagree, I think you should read this essay and see what you think afterwards. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VW8RJ26/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00VW8RJ26&linkCode=as2&tag=thomacom-20&linkId=JU4HXR3HDEQ4ZXSX This article was recently featured in an interview with the author on the Tom Woods Show, in case you are too busy or poor to purchase and read the essay itself. I strongly recommend that conservatives at least listen to this interview, as it may change your mind. Not, towards the lefty "equality of results", but instead further away from that even more dangerous and gratuitous lie.
I hope to post some really good economics sources on here sometime soon, but I have to comb through what I've read and watched for some gems that are of a digestible scope. In the mean time, I present an interview about a movie that I'm excited for:
http://anarchast.com/front/2015/4/20/anarchast-ep-208-jimmy-morrison-the-bubble-film.html |
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