Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux | Podcasts 2500-2999: Recent Episodes
Stefan Molyneux
What are the effects of religious leaders convincing their members the end is near - possibly within their lifetime? Do Jehovah Witnesses and other religious organizations use propaganda to create prejudice against non-believers?
An in-depth look at the blockbuster movie "Jurassic World" with Stefan Molyneux. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, a new attraction is created to re-spark interest and goes horribly wrong!
Question 1: In a world overrun by a lack of self-knowledge who holds responsibility in ensuring people at high risk of mental illness seek treatment before they raise children? | Question 2: I think my self-doubt comes from the conclusion I reached recently that my parents are not intelligent. I believe that intelligence is genetic since I am a product of my parents I see myself as unintelligent also. If my success depends on my genetics, something which I have no control over then I believe somehow, that I am destined to lead an unhappy life. What are the origins of self-doubt? And how we can overcome negative beliefs? | Question 3: Does not having kids change what you ultimately look for in a partner? Is it now less about good parenting ability and more about enjoyment and self-development?
How did we get to where are today? How did we get to economic stagnation, the slow strangulation of liberties? How did we get to where we will be tomorrow, with economic collapse and the war of words of all against all? Here is a very rapid tour through the destruction of rationality.
Stefan Molyneux and Hank Pellissier discuss Intelligence including ways in which human intelligence can be decreased by chosen behavior. Why is the IQ of Ashkenazi Jews so high compared to the general population? What religious tradition has had a fascinating dysgenic impact on intelligence? Should college education be free? Hank Pellissier is a humanitarian writer, editor, speaker and producer, especially on futurist and transhumanist topics. He’s the author of several books including "Brighter Brains: 225 Ways to Elevate or Injure IQ" and "Why is the IQ of Ashkenazi Jews so High?"
It has been often said that war is the health of the state - but the argument could also be made that the reverse is more true: that the state is the health of war. In other words, that war - the greatest of all human evils - is impossible without the state. Article: http://www.fdrurl.com/warhealth
Question 1: How do you know when you're “done” with therapy? I escaped a fundamentalist religious cult and have a hard time being passionate about the next stage of my life - do you have any suggestions? | Question 2: A listener reads a letter detailing how his older son found the show and convinced his younger son from pursuing his military career. | Question 3: I'm currently a resident physician in Emergency Medicine. This profession requires deductive reasoning, a rational approach to problems, and critical thinking to successfully treat patients. However, it has become increasingly clear that a great number of people who share my profession do not seem to follow these aspects of thinking when it comes to other issues. Why do you think this occurs in people who have devoted their life to something that requires one to be logical and rational?
If there was a government which provided a standing military (only for defense) and a basic court of law - would you support such a government? Stefan Molyneux examines the myth of small government.
Question 1: I had a messy break-up with my girlfriend of 3 years - for both of us this was our first love. I fear that perhaps my research into Men's Rights has caused me to be hyper critical of her - can Men's Rights ruin loving relationships? | Question 2: My life feels like a ping-pong game between impatience and boredom. Whenever I have something to do, like working or visiting family, I get impatient and find myself yearning for alone time. Whenever I have some alone time, I find myself bored, unmotivated and yearning for something to do. How can I break this cycle of dissatisfaction and enjoy each of life's situations for what they are worth? | Question 3: What is our responsibility to our elders as adults?
On June 2, 2015, Obama signed into law the USA Freedom Act, which as an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection and Online Monitoring Act. What a delightful name! The USA Freedom Act!
Recently, the Department of Homeland Security decided to test the effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by conducting a series of undercover tests. The results were quite shocking. Investigators were able to smuggle mock explosive and banned weapons in 67 out of 70 attempts. That's a failure rate of 95 percent!
Amidst the media storm surrounding Hillary Clinton's presidential bid, Stefan Molyneux identifies the larger patterns within the Clinton Cash/Clinton Foundation controversy. Are the Clintons corrupt? What does their questionable behavior say about politics as a whole? Learn about the practice of selling power in this latest installment of True News.
Question 1: How can you demonstrate the power of psychology to someone who views it as nothing more than superstition - like believing in a deity? Isn't it true that to ‘outsiders,’ therapy and learning to trust your emotions is not that different from what religious people call faith? | Question 2: During the May 16th show, Judgment as Violence, you proposed several criticisms of the late Marshall Rosenberg's guidelines for achieving what he labeled, Nonviolent Communication, that I found to be quite troubling. I believe there are several logical errors in your explanation that concern me, but ignoring them, I have two main questions. Why is it that all communication must be seen as nonviolent? How can verbal abuse be nonviolent? |Question 3: Is it moral to have children when you're either physically and/or mentally ill?
An entertaining introductory look at capitalism, property rights, the redistribution of “wealth” and inequality within society. Private ownership of the means of production is the consistent application of property rights within society.
After 1½ years of fighting against the mutilation, Heather Hironimus was jailed after she fled to protect Chase Nebus-Hironimus from a court order demanding that he be circumcised. Jailed since May 14th for defying a judge's custody order and refusing to let her son be circumcised - Hironimus gave her consent - under duress - to the procedure wanted by the boy's dad, Dennis Nebus. Heather Hironimus is now charged with interference of custody, a third-degree felony, from her months of hiding with the boy in a local domestic violence shelter. | Stefan Molyneux speaks with Georganne Chapin from Intact America about the trends in circumcision, the myth of its medical necessity, the tragic Heather Hironimus case and what can be done to end this barbaric practice in the world today. | Georganne Chapin is the executive director of Intact America and the Secretary of Attorneys for the Rights of the Child. For more go to: http://www.intactamerica.org and https://www.facebook.com/intactamerica
Question 1: I am having difficulty understanding how we can remove the concept of the State from a society which practices the concept of property ownership. Aren't States, at least in the traditional sense of monarchs and limited republics, nothing more than one or a group of human property owners collectivizing their efforts to defend property from natural forces? | Question 2: My wife is the definition of a keeper, but I’ve completely friend-zoned her. Is just a friendship good enough for a long-lasting romantic relationship? Is such a relationship a good ground for raising healthy children? Or is there a way to reignite the feeling? | Question 3: My daughter recently turned four. I know that someday soon I will need to address the concept of government and all of the joys that come along with it: coercion and war. How do I introduce the state to my young daughter, without glorifying it or traumatizing her?
Male Privilege is a term for social, economic, and political advantages or rights that are made available to men solely on the basis of their sex. Feminists tend to believe that they are living under patriarchy - where men hold the power and women are unfairly exploited. Stefan Molyneux looks at the statistics and data in an attempt to answer the question - what is The Truth About Male Privilege? | Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/male-privilege
Why are people so hostile to the idea of a free society? Are people really angry about how roads will be hypothetically built centuries from now? Stefan Molyneux discusses the reality of unchosen positive obligations, the self-sacrifice of subsidy and the origin of hostility to voluntary interactions.
Criminology expert Dr. Kevin M. Beaver and Stefan Molyneux discuss the impact of parenting on child intelligence, the predictable capabilities of IQ, the evolutionary behavioral genetics of violent crime and possible explanations for the massive drop in criminality. Dr. Kevin M. Beaver is an expert on biosocial criminology, which explores the biological and environmental factors involved in crime and antisocial behavior.
Introduction: The Problem with Nature Documentaries | Question 1: In committed relationships, physical cheating is obviously a no-go, but other things like 'flirting with the opposite sex' can exist in a grey area. How can one rationally delineate boundaries in romantic relationships? | Question 2: Raising children with violence actually releases chemicals causing apoptotic cell death in the active areas of the brain during violent incidents, similar to forming a logic gate in a silicon structure of a computer. Isn’t this smoking gun evidence proving that one should follow the non-aggression principle? | Question 3: I am having trouble finding a definition of property that would explain ownership of finite things that are not products of a person's labor. The definition that I have heard provided by Stefan is "property is something that is created," and I agree with this statement, but I am not sure that it explains how something that was not produced by a person can be exclusively used by that person.
How is it possible to be positive and enthusiastic given all of the bad news around the world? Stefan Molyneux looks at some of the incredibly positive news and trends which show ways the world is getting better. Includes a look at: violent crime, assault, property crime, gun crime, violence against children, life expectancy, infant mortality and much much more!
Question 1: Is the subjective theory of value a valid claim? | Question 2: If your significant other begins to fail to meet your rational standards in a relationship, is it worth it to try to change them back? What is the best way to go about doing this and what level of responsibility do we have in imposing rational standards on the ones we care deeply about? Or - is this all too demanding/controlling?
George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States of America after winning the American Revolutionary War as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Washington was first called "Father of his Country" three years after the beginning of the Revolutionary War – a status he earned not only for his military accomplishments, but also because of the numerous virtues he was perceived to possess as a human being.
But within Washington's impeccable character, one quality stood out the most – a unique immunity to the corrupting effects of power, which stemmed from his selfless nature. "I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power," stated Robert Frost, "America's great poet-philosopher."
After overthrowing the tyranny of the British Empire, Americans were unwilling to trust anyone with the power of a central government, yet in George Washington they saw a man who had transcended human fallibility. "Had he lived in the days of idolatry," the Pennsylvania Journal noted in 1777, Washington would have been "worshipped as a god."
How could such a man ever abuse his power, let alone become a tyrant? Furthermore, if men like Washington exist and can be elected into power, perhaps the United States government would never follow in the footsteps of the hated British Empire.
Does the mortal George Washington live up to his immortal legend? What is the Truth About George Washington?
Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/george-washington
Question 1: Is Non-Violent Communication Universally Preferable Behavior? | Question 2: I am feeling stuck. It’s been about two years since my significant other left. We have two children, one who is an adult and on her own and one who lives with me. After finding you, I began to peaceful parent for the last year and a half. The problem I am having is determining what to do when my needs and my child’s needs are in conflict. I am trying to heal myself and prevent as much damage as I can to my child. How do I determine when the benefit of my long term well-being overrides her short term needs for her long term benefits?
David Letterman has been involved in the entertainment industry for over forty years and tends to be a very divisive figure. Some people loved the affable everyman who caustically poked holes in the facade of celebrity, while others found Letterman to be mean-spirited and aggressive. What isn’t up for debate is the sizable role he’s played within American culture over the course of multiple decades. Whether you’re a fan or not, everybody knows the name David Letterman and his sarcastic wit has left an imprint on generations of observers. A deeply private man, Letterman’s relationship with his own celebrity and success is as complicated as it is fascinating. At many points in his career it seemed the only thing Letterman feared more than outright failure were the consequences and pressure of his own achievements. For a man who often took the wind out of pompous, egotistical celebrities – who dared to take themselves too seriously – Letterman was a workaholic, nearly obsessed with achieving perfection in his performances, and left a trail of broken relationships in his wake. Subjective opinions abound, but what is The Truth About David Letterman? | Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/david-letterman
Question 1: My band is working with others musicians and interacting with a manager and label. What level of intimacy and connection should I have as a standard in order to achieve success? What is your experience of working with others in business? What made your business relationships successful? Do you have any advice and tips on working with others in business? | Question 2: What does it mean to "find yourself" and why is it so often associated with being attainable through travel and ‘getting lost?’ | Question 3: I’m a single father of a young daughter and am interested in dating again. While I know how to date I have no idea how to appropriately filter my daughter’s insight into my dating life - do you have any suggestions? I’m also concerned about the type of woman that would be interested in dating a single father. Does a single father have any chance of finding a ‘good woman’ when the single mothers in my extended social web seem to only find jerks?
Question 1: My wife wants to divorce me. Is it possible to save our marriage and if not - what should I do to minimize the damage to our son? | Question 2: Is it possible to morally serve in the military, and what should a person do if they have already enlisted? | Question 3: Are we going to see a Bolshevik like attempt in North America, where the race and class resentful left, unable to win the argument using evidence, use violence to get their way?
Is there a hidden story behind The Hobbit Trilogy and Lord of the Rings? Warning: Spoilers! In The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail - or all die.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Gabor Maté about a wide range of topics including addiction, stress, empathy and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction; When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress; and many more. For more information, go to: http://drgabormate.com/
Stefan Molyneux looks at the dismissive reaction of many atheists to “The Atheist's Burden of Proof” video and why it’s important to help people understand - what they simply don’t understand.
Question 1: I live in Baltimore and have experienced the rioting first hand. I question the Constitutionality of the curfew, but I am at the same time overjoyed at the curfew. I live in a beautiful but noisy section of town - normally lots of fights outside in the middle of the night. I’m surprised at how quickly I stepped off my principles to wallow in the short-term gratification of peace and quiet - and a decrease in the likelihood that there would be more property damage. Can you help me understand my ambivalence? | Question 2: How do I deal with the feeling of hopelessness and inferiority that I get from not being able to (directly) positively impact my own outcomes in spite of the fact that I have been able to help many others achieve what I desire? I want to be a good father for my son, and I don’t want him to grow up with this lack of agency as a role model. | Question 3: Many years ago there was a scene in an episode of Futurama where the human race goes extinct because they all chose sex robots that look exactly like celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, instead of dating each other and having children. While far-fetched years ago, it seems probable than within less than a decade there might be a thriving sex robot industry. So in the long run, how is marriage and human-to-human sexual relationships going to compete with sex robots?
It is very tempting to spend one’s anger and outrage on particular manifestations of an unjust system – but all that does is pretend that the rest of the system is somehow just. In magic, this is called “misdirection,” which is the art of drawing the attention of the audience away from the hand actually performing the trick. In the black magic of politics, this is called “the media.” When you cover the air horn blaring of the media circus, the true constellations of political power become immediately visible. Listen on and discover how we truly end police brutality! | Text and Sources: https://board.freedomainradio.com/topic/44069-articlevideopodcast-how-to-fight-police-brutality/
Question 1: Stefan presents varying evidence and statistics to make the claim that it is "best" for men to get married. Why does Stefan present overwhelming evidence of the benefits of marriage but discounts the risks to reach such a broad conclusion? |Question 2: What is masculinity? | Question 3: Freedomain Radio changed my mind about wanting to have children and being a stay-at-home mother – how do I find a great man to be my husband? What do great quality men look for in a woman?
Why Nazism Was Socialism and Why Socialism Is Totalitarian by George Reisman - read by Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio. | George Reisman is the author of Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics; and is the Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pepperdine University. For more from George Reisman, go to: http://www.capitalism.net | http://georgereismansblog.blogspot.com | https://twitter.com/GGReisman
Stefan Molyneux discusses "Why Nazism Was Socialism and Why Socialism Is Totalitarian" with George Reisman and the economic destruction of Adolf Hitler's totalitarian controlled Germany. | George Reisman is the author of Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics; and is the Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pepperdine University. For more from George Reisman, go to: http://www.capitalism.net | http://georgereismansblog.blogspot.com | https://twitter.com/GGReisman
On April 19, 2015, Freddie Gray, died as a result of injuries sustained while in the custody of the Baltimore Police Department. He was 25 years old. But the tragedies within this story began much much earlier - and continue, even after his early death. As Baltimore burned in the background and protestors rioted - criminal charges were filed against the six police officers who were believed to be involved in his death. Will the justice be served in a court of law - or are there more complicated elements involved in this tragic story which need to be addressed? What is the Truth About Freddie Gray?
Question 1: I am a twenty-three year old, homosexual black American male, living in a religious family household. Do you have any advice or suggestions as how to be honest with my family about my sexuality? | Question 2: I’m currently an entrepreneur, but have the chance to take over the established family business. I don’t think I can do both, and am conflicted about my choice – can family and business mix? | Question 3: What do you think of making it normal and completely above the table, for husbands to visit young prostitutes once their wife’s aging starts to show? | Question 4: Ever since I was young, I have had an irrational fear that everyone else is cocky, mean, and won’t like me - why am I terrified of people before I get to know them?
Stefan Molyneux dips into the YouTube comments to discuss discrimination, passive aggression, the use of universal principles in Philosophy, socialist economics, supply and demand, money corrupting government climate science, scare-mongering for the purpose of gaining political power and making somebody feel guilt.
In the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death in the hands of Baltimore Police - sections of Baltimore convulsed in riots, arson and looting. Stefan Molyneux looks at history, past decisions and their hidden impact - which have lead to serious frustrations within the black community.
Single Mothers are talked about in glowing terms for their hard-work, determination and fortitude - but what is the truth about single moms? | Motherhood has evolved quite a bit over the last fifty years: more women are having their children later in life - or in less traditional ways: before and outside marriage. Single motherhood has become so incredibly common that it is projected that soon - half of all children will live with a single mom at some point before the age of eighteen. | What kind of impact does single motherhood have on society? What impact does single motherhood have on children? Are Fathers important - and what impact does growing up in a fatherless home have? What is the Truth About Single Moms? | Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/truth-about-single-moms | Transcript: http://www.fdrurl.com/single-moms-transcript
Question 1: What are the ethical and moral limitations of editing the human genome? Includes an impromptu minarchism vs. anarchism discussion. | Question 2: Universally Preferable Behaviour (UPB) Debate! | Question 3: What’s the best way of dealing with people who are being annoying? | Question 4: What are some good ways to spot a sociopath? Includes a lengthy back and forth conversation about warning signs and red flags to keep in mind. If you can think of more, please do email them to operations@freedomainradio.com and we’ll put together a massive list!
Question 1: How you address the stereotyping and hyper-sexualization of female characters in popular culture - in particular kids' video games - with your daughter? Also includes an in depth discussion of out of wedlock child birth, bad relationship choices, divorce, child custody disputes and how to break repetitive cycles of dysfunction. |Question 2: Do you think that you can “pay it forward” to the next generation and make the world a better place without having children?
Question 1: What is the secret to staying well-informed about what’s going on in the world - but also maintaining your sanity and avoiding depression? | Question 2: After bringing philosophy into my romantic life, my friendships, and my family relationships, I am struggling to bring philosophy into the career side of my life. What are the benefits of bringing philosophy in the space of making money? | Question 3: Where do Christianity and philosophy intersect? What goals and principles do we have in common and how might we relate to each other in a way that is mutually beneficial? | Question 4: I'm in my final year of college, studying for a Bachelor's in screenwriting, but I've completely lost my motivation and drive - how can I stop procrastinating and get the work done?
Makeup has been around for many centuries. When you look at the scientific evidence, it’s no wonder that over $40 billion dollars is spent on cosmetics each year. We are drawn to makeup because that it taps into our primal urge to find a young, healthy mate who will produce lots of kids so that we can pass on our genes. What is - The Truth About Makeup? | Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.fdrurl.com/donate
Stefan Molyneux and William Gairdner discuss the massive divide between liberals and conservatives - and why the two groups will never, ever agree.
Dr. William Gairdner is a businessman, concerned citizen, and resident of Willowdale, Ontario. Following his career as a track and field athlete, Dr. Gairdner pursued academia and holds an M.A. in Linguistics, and M.A. in English Literature, and a Ph.D. in Literature from Stanford University. Dr. Gairdner is the author of 7 books and has been a major conservative voice in Canada, primarily through his popular books, The Trouble with Canada Still, The Trouble with Democracy, and The Trouble with the Family! Book List and Full Transcript: fdrurl.com/william-gairdner
Question 1: I’ve been involved in a love-triangle with myself and another man seeking the same woman. I no longer want to be involved in this kind of behavior, how do I hold myself to a higher standard of behavior in my romantic relationships? | Question 2: What is the right reason to become a parent? What would be the minimum requirements as far as personal qualities go to be able to responsibly make this choice? | Question 3: Is the donation model the best way to fund Freedomain Radio? Closing Conversation: The Walter Scott/Michael Slager shooting and important things to keep in mind.
Will further knowledge of the brain reveal consciousness and free will and morality to be superstitions? Will greater medical and scientific advancement reveal determinism to be true and the existence of free will and morality to be completely irrational?
In the middle of a massive drought, California braces for its first mandatory water reductions on urban consumption, which accounts for approximately ten percent of the state’s usage - but is that the REAL problem? Stefan Molyneux looks at the plethora of hidden causes of the California Water Crisis.
Officer Michael Slager pulled over Walter Scott in a routine South Carolina traffic stop - and the events which followed left Walter Scott dead and Officer Slager charged with murder and stripped of his badge. An incredibly shocking video was recorded by a witness, showing a struggle between the two men - ultimately ending with Officer Slager firing eight shots into Walter Scott's back. What has been the reaction to this situation? What facts do we know? Is this another Trayvon Martin or Michael Brown situation? Stefan Molyneux looks at the facts as they are known and shares an important message about this terrible situation.
Rolling Stone's “A Rape on Campus" story about the University of Virginia chapter of Phi Alpha Psi. Columbia University’s Mattress Girl Emma Sulkowicz. Lena Dunham on "Barry" in “Not That Kind of Girl.” The Duke Lacross case. Tawana Brawley. The NFL's Ray McDonald. What do all these cases have in common? It's time for a frank conversation about rape, false rape accusations, the damage this does to the true victims of rape - and how we can stop it!
If you like rant-filled shows, then this is the show for you! | Given what we perceive to be a respectable track record for choosing compelling source material for "The Truth About" series video posts, this latest edition on "Sex" seems to have missed the mark for us after a casual listen and became grossly misleading after a more invested listen. Since when does a report generated by a DC based conservative think tank, with a mission to formulate and promote conservative public policies in the United States, constitute a valid body of knowledge to anchor such a definitive video title and 45 minute pontification on a topic as wildly divergent from culture to culture around the world and often even more diverse within the same local geography in modern urban environments? | What are your thoughts on the research out of social psychology on persuasion, influence, compliance, and its application to marketing and sales? These customers aren't being FORCED into buying anything, but their decisions can become convoluted using information about their own neurological functions; functions they may not even be aware of. Is this moral? Is this ethical? Do you think this behavior would be encouraged, or discouraged, in a free market? | Do you recommend any particular methodology for cultivating, nurturing protecting and sustaining relationships? Are people committed to self-knowledge and self-respect left to high turnover in relationships?
Why are people so afraid of freedom? Why do most individuals run to governments - eager to make an unholy bargain - sacrificing their freedoms for the illusion of protection and security?
I'm a gay restaurant server and I'd like to talk about the Religious Freedom Restoration Act - do you think there should be a law to prevent discrimination? | I'm working on a project that explores the motivations behind "stage parents," the potential negative psychological effects on their children involved, and the importance of raising your child to be an independent individual. What do you think it would take for these parents to realize the damage they're doing to their children, if they are in fact forcing their unfulfilled dreams upon them? | Am I coming across as rational with my arguments against statism on social media?
Memories Pizza in Indiana is under heavy criticism after saying that they wouldn’t cater a gay wedding because it was against their Christian religious beliefs. Indiana’s Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed the “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” last week with the goal of giving business owners a stronger legal defense if they refuse to serve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers on religious grounds. Should businesses be forced to serve all potential customers? Should people be allowed to discriminate based on their religious beliefs? Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, takes a look at the Indiana Pizzeria controversy and the discrimination debate.
Stefan Molyneux dives into the hive mind of YouTube comments and responds to feedback. Do the laws of physics break down at the edge of the universe? Has Stefan joined the anti-platypus lobby? Does the world revolve around the opinions and power of white men? How much does Stefan really know about philosophy? Why doesn’t Stefan talk about analytic and continental philosophy?
It has been said that the reason for the low birthrates in Europe is the high level of taxes - how does Stefan explain nations such as Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Singapore which have lower taxes and lower birthrates? | As a parent - do you think it’s important to make an effort to ‘socialize’ your children? | What are your thoughts on the morality and implementation of the “Unconditional Basic Income” welfare system both now and in the future?
An in-depth look at the real cause of the California water crisis and the history which lead to this challenging situation. Why are farmers trying to grow water intensive crops in a desert environment? How could farming in a desert possibly be cost effective? What role do taxpayer funded Dam projects and government subsidies play in this shortage? Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, breaks down at the hidden story behind this growing problem.
As a mixed-race, American man, and I am deeply concerned about the increasing racial tension in America. Worse, I know that I am - at least, incrementally - part of the problem. I have experienced both white privilege and black disadvantage, white pride and black shame. In certain circumstances, I have even felt black privilege and white disadvantage, black pride and white shame. I believe that racial identity is a fiction to some degree; However, from a practical standpoint, I do not believe that human beings can completely overcome the instinct to stereotype others based on their physical features. How can I both humbly and proudly carry all the pieces of my real identity, racial pieces included? | Given the libertarian understanding of fiat currency and the banking system - what is the ethical approach to debt – such as long term mortgages?
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Do you think the rejection of altruism by Ayn Rand’s objectivist ethics is oppressive given the scientific research showing altruistic behavior in many primates? I recently came out of a six month relationship and have a very hard time trusting women due to my past experiences - how do I know if certain warning signs are legitimate or if I’m simply being insecure? Includes: finger biting bonobos, how welfare destroys any sense of community, government as a replacement for love which wasn’t earned, craziness as sexual lubricant, the gloryhole of superstition, relationship warning signs, dodging bullets and a conversation everyone in the dating pool needs to hear.
On Tuesday, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. The 27-year-old German co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz - locked the captain out of the cockpit, ignored desperate pleas to open the cockpit door and deliberately glided the plane straight into the mountains.
In the days following this tragic mass murder, details have emerged about Lubitz being treated for psychological issues, having vision problems, undergoing a recent relationship break up and being told he was too ill to work by doctors - which he then failed to disclose to his employer. Lubitz also had told a previous girlfriend that he was planning an act so horrifying that his name would be remembered forever.
A search of his apartment found anti-depressants - which are known to have blurred vision as a side effect. Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, takes a look at this tragic situation and discusses an important conversation that needs to happen.
President Barack Obama has created a political firestorm by floating the idea of mandatory or compulsory voting. "If everybody voted, then it would completely change the political map in this country," Obama said, calling it "potentially transformative." Not only that, Obama said, but universal voting would "counteract money more than anything." Stefan Molyneux has some thoughts on the subject, mandatory voting? Thanks Obama!
I have a wonderful fiancée, but have recently come down with a crippling inferiority complex in light of her recent career success. I want to be supportive, but it’s tearing me to pieces inside and it makes me feel useless as a man. How can I simply accept the circumstances and see us as a team? How would a free society defend against an invading statist army? Do you think it will be beneficial for atheists to impersonate the best qualities of religion? Should atheists organize into churches, create holiday - and create their own traditions for marriage, funerals, and coming of age ceremonies?
Lately there has been a huge discussion about vaccines in the United States. This isn’t a question about whether vaccines are safe or not - but as a philosopher, what are your thoughts on the mandatory requirements for anything - whether they be vaccinations, wearing of purple hats or college application fees?
A rant-tacular show! Questions discussed include: Referencing the Matrix - do you believe that some people are just not ready for the red pill? I’ve given my two weeks’ notice at my job of fifteen years and am starting to panic - why do I feel so scared? Is the cultural focus on ‘beauty’ abusive towards women? I’m a public school teacher - how can I assist children who are being bullied and best help my students?
Ayn Rand's novel ‘Anthem,’ the difficulty of achieving excellence, putting people in personality type cages, to categorization is dehumanization, the chains of unchosen familial roles, pushing circumcision on new parents, children as proxy wars, preserving sibling relationships, trying to escape emotions through immediate action, society as a self-correcting system, the evolution of individualism, having the back of the people you care about and female driven male isolation.
After several requests, Stefan Molyneux describes his experience playing Dungeons and Dragons.
An in-depth discussion of the ‘An Atheist Apologizes to Christians’ show with thoughts and criticisms from a listener - including a callback to John Goodman’s powerful line from the movie Barton Fink: Because You Don’t Listen! Also included: Whose responsibility is it – the employers, employees or the recruiters - to find out whether or not the candidate is a good personality match for the team? How important is this personality factor in having a successful business?
Almost everybody has “experienced” public school at some point in their life – but what is the truth about school? While the stated goal has always been public education - what is the true origin and development of this institution? In this presentation, Stefan Molyneux described his own experience in public school, early education in Greece, the rise of formal education, the interesting religious backlash, the Prussian school system, modern public schooling, the shocking cost and effects behind this “necessary” institution.” As a student, are you just another brick in the wall? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/truth-about-school
Stefan Molyneux answers listener questions including: Do you think strict rules designed to change future behavior are a good thing or a bad thing? How can a market properly deal with the issue of wage fixing and illegal collusion among businesses to keep wages down? Is the non-aggression principle like a social contract? Why do children develop impulsiveness? Do you have advice for raising boys? Can there be such a thing as anarcho-socialism? If someone was hoarding the only antidote to an epidemic that was exterminating the human race - would it violate non-aggression principle to seize the antidote?
The caller wrote: “Most people, including Stefan, advocate committed relationships. However, I feel that voluntarism says that the best relationships are when both parties are allowed to behave and go as they wish to. How do we reconcile the idea of using social pressure and legality to force people to stay together through marriage with the basic principles of voluntarism?
Furthermore, if the morality and justification of the practice of marriage is all about children, then why are there so many rules applied to the parents and not to the treatment of children? Wouldn't we be better off advocating a new form of contract that focused exclusively on raising children correctly? Or advocating no contracts at all between free and trustworthy people!?
Marriage seems to miss the point by focusing on the two people staying together sexually and financially instead of on properly raising children. It seems immoral and counterproductive that we would advocate the complete sacrifice of parent's long term happiness for children
I am extremely interested in polyamory, but I am worried I am wasting time in my goals of having a family. How do I reconcile my instincts regarding marriage and monogamy with the apparent ideals set forth by Stefan? When I think of following Stefan's advice regarding dating, I see a long if not permanent period of celibacy in my future. Does Stefan advise celibacy in the dating process? Did he follow that? Isn't sex extremely important for someone to be productive and happy?”
A repeated pattern in my life has been the pursuit of a certain goal, the attainment of that goal and then disappointment. Once I have what I want, I find out that it doesn't make me happy - and am back to square one. What are your thoughts on this kind of pattern - and is this something you've experienced yourself? | Having watched "The Truth About Dalai Lama" presentation - do you have objections to the 4-Noble Truths and the 8-Fold Path from Buddhism or strictly the Dalai Lama as an individual? | What are your thoughts on resource based, money-free or gift economies?
An incredibly powerful and deeply emotional conversation with a Mormon listener who has lost his faith - and is deeply conflicted about the possibly of leaving his community behind. | I am a very smart person, able to accurately analyze many aspects of life critically, but on the issue of religion, I am more often able to be a 99.999% atheist with the exception of my own emotionally powerful religion. I am confused about what is real and fearful of change while surrounded by spouse, family, friends, and colleagues who will reject me should I reject my religion. How can a philosophical approach help me with this schism in my life? | Socrates said he knew nothing except that he knew nothing. What is your attitude on epistemology and how does it inform your philosophy? Is it the foundation of your worldview - and should it be?
Some shocking trends regarding sexual activity and life outcomes - including the alarming reason why you haven’t already heard this information. There is a mind-blowing correlation in this presentation that you’ve never seen before - and it's important that you know about it! In the first part of “The Truth About Sex” series, Stefan Molyneux looks at first age of sexual activity, the number of sexual partners, single mothers, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, stable marriage, child maltreatment, divorce, crime and happiness statistics. What is the truth about sex – and what information do you need to know before playing the big person’s game which makes real people? Upcoming “The Truth About Sex” presentations will include a look at r/k reproductive strategies, polyamory/monogamy, porn, the impact of fatherlessness and much much more! Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/marriage-sexual-partners-study
A multi-part exploration of the question: What is Art? Stefan Molyneux makes the case that Art is often an argument for focusing on something which is easy for society to overlook. How do we put art in context? What can we learn about the artist by viewing their art? How can you explain modern art?
A multi-part exploration of the question: What is Art? Stefan Molyneux makes the case that Art is often an argument for focusing on something which is easy for society to overlook. How do we put art in context? What can we learn about the artist by viewing their art? How can you explain modern art?
A strikingly important look at the relationship between needs and the possibility for intimacy in relationships.
Is there an objective standard for determining what is Art? The common definition is subjective, using this standard the work of a deranged person smearing feces has the same value as a masterpiece done by a methodically trained, accomplished and dedicated artist. How do I apologize to someone while at the same time conveying the responsibility of others without it coming across as a bullshit non-apology?
Leonard Nimoy was an actor, film director, poet, singer and photographer - famous for his role as Mr. Spock in the original Star Trek series and multiple sequels. We examine the cultural impact of the Spock character, what Vulcans represented, how you can “live long and prosper” and if the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk), DeForest Kelley (Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy), George Takei (Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu) and the rest of the Starship Enterprise crew made an unforgettable impact on American culture. Rest in Peace Leonard Nimoy. Live Long and Prosper!
How can one deal with social anxiety - especially when it comes to dating? Are there negative consequences for adult children being financially dependent on their parents? Doesn’t atheism require the burden of proof to claim that god doesn’t exist? In the recent “There Are No Solutions” video, you said there are no solutions, but is that really true?
Dr. James R. Flynn is emeritus professor of political studies at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand and author, most recently, of What is Intelligence? Beyond the Flynn Effect. Flynn is best known for the Flynn effect, the continued year-on-year rise of IQ scores in all parts of the world. Flynn’s research combines political and moral philosophy with psychology to clarify problems such as justifying humane ideals and whether it makes sense to rank races and classes by merit.
Does it violate the non-aggression principle to not be a vegan? Why are virtuous individuals drawn to religion when the bible has so many contradictions and depictions horrendous acts? Isn't marriage simply a monopoly on your partner's choices? Why is it that many creative people involved in collegiate arts (film/theater) are incredibly statist in nature? How much of creativity is developed and how much is innate?
Stefan Molyneux explains why democracy always fails - and will always fail. Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.fdrurl.com/donate
Job interviewing never seems to get easier - but Stefan Molyneux provides some essential tips and perspective to help you get the job that you want. Get hired now!
An incredible look into relationships and dating with two powerful conversations. In ‘The Philosophy of Forgiveness’ it is said that for every bad moment it takes ten good ones to make up for it. How is it possible to repair a relationship if this positive to negative ratio is already messed up? I was recently dumped by my boyfriend of two years after he reconnected with an ex-girlfriend. Is it possible that men who feel inadequate or unworthy in a relationship will downgrade or sabotage relationships with ideal mates in order to feel more adequate or powerful with more dependent women?
Stefan Molyneux and G. Edward Griffin look at the central banking scam, the crisis in Greece, the inevitability of economic collapse, the possible collapse of the Euro, widespread panic in the Eurozone, Gold as a historical store of financial value, the practical impossibility of solving the problems in Greece and fiat currency withdrawals.
To purchase "The Creature from Jekyll Island" go to: http://www.fdrurl.com/JekyllIsland
What do Fifty Shades of Grey and Passion of the Christ have in common? The technology community is in agreement that Artificial Super Intelligence is an inevitability. Timelines range from 15 years to the end of the century and projected outcomes are polarized: human extinction or human immortality. Do you think ethics could be programmed into AIs to keep them safe in the event they become Super Intelligent? I’ve been in a romantic relationship for seven years and I’m not happy - how do you know whether to stay or leave? What do you think is the freest country in the world? With so many countries moving farther away from a free society, what countries do you think are moving in the right direction toward freedom?
Stefan Molyneux analyses the phenomenon that is Fifty Shades of Grey. Both the books and the film offer a disturbing yet fascinating view of the often hidden dynamics that underlie female sexuality, intimate partner violence, and a multitude of taboo subjects. What can we learn and what should we discard? You can find the answers in Stefan Molyneux's review of Fifty Shades of Grey!
P!nk recently teamed up with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) to create an advertisement and join a long list of celebrities who'd "rather go naked than wear fur." While one can certainly understand her concerns about animal treatment - something she's said in the past makes this a bit confusing.
My husband and I are peaceful parents to a six year old boy, but we are at odds about how to deal with our son not taking our discussions to heart. Is an emotional reaction necessary for children to understand? What are reasonable expectations for a six year old? Previously you’ve suggested that people think of the world as a whole – and not just personal happiness - when choosing a career. How does this mesh with the objective belief that altruism is not a virtue?
Stefan Molyneux takes a look at the many things that one should consider when making a decision about higher education. Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.fdrurl.com/donate
What do readers of Fifty Shades of Grey have in common? A recent study showed strong correlations between health risks in women's lives - including violence victimization - and consumption of Fifty Shades of Grey material. Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Amy Bonomi about the study's findings and what can be learned from the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey.
Dr. Amy Bonomi is Professor and Chair of the Human Development and Family Studies Department at Michigan State University. Dr. Bonomi’s research focuses on the long-term health effects of domestic violence, dating violence, and child abuse, and the intimacy dynamics/processes that keep violent relationships intact.
Fiction or Not? Fifty Shades is Associated with Health Risks in Adolescent and Young Adult Females
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/jwh.2014.4782
A special look at marriage and the continuing controversy around same-sex marriages around the world. What is the purpose of marriage historically? What are the solutions moving forward?
How do we end the emotionally charged division around the subject of Catastrophic Anthropogenic Global Warming? What is the Climate Change solution that nobody is talking about? What factors are overlooked when it comes to reducing waste and eliminating damage to the environment?
Is it possible to simplify the argument for universal ethics? Do most parents really love and care about their children like they say? If so, how can 80%-90% of them reconcile hitting them? Does Objectivism - as formulated by Rand and Branden - tend to over-inflate the human ego in an unhealthy way? Is the Objectivist view of self-esteem unhealthy and absolutistic? Why are 18th and 19th century writers like Nietzsche and Schopenhauer considered philosophers since their claims aren’t falsifiable?
Pro-Life? Pro-Choice? Stefan Molyneux discusses the complexity around the subject of abortion. Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.freedomainradio.com/donate
What happened when Miss Universe was asked - what can women learn from men? How many kids is too many? How long can a family reasonably home school? Regarding balancing children and career advancement - is it worth working 50 hour weeks given the lost time with children? When we say "to not murder" is Universally Preferable Behavior, do we imply the following “If you want to be virtuous, you should not murder"? Do you think there is a 'war' on white people? What would narrative stories look like in a free and peaceful society?
Did you know: 80% of the bailout money went to European Union banks that were Greek bondholders, and not the Greek economy. The Syriza party and its leader Alex Tsipras won last month's general election in Greece with a pledge to write off half of Greece's debt New Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said "too much time, hopes, lives" had been wasted by Greece's forced austerity program. Stefan Molyneux discussed the Greece debt crisis, the role of the banks in creating this mess, the possibility of an outright default, the danger of derivatives, the destruction of the euro and how a Greece default could set off a global economic meltdown.
Stefan Molyneux explains why there are no solutions. Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.fdrurl.com/donate
Dalai Lama is a title given to the leader and high priest of the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism, who is considered to be the incarnation of the bodhisattva - a human being who has achieved an "enlightened" state - of compassion. Tenzin Gyatso, the main subject of this presentation, is the 14th Dalai Lama and is thought of as a reincarnation of his predecessor - the 13th. Buddhism originated from the Buddha, a prince in northeastern India, who abandoned the ruling class in search of a way to end the cycle of reincarnation - which was a core principle in Indian hinduism - and thus overcome human suffering. What is the truth about Dalai Lama? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/dalai-lama
If rights don’t exist, can’t the same be said about the non-aggression principle? My wife and I have been together for twenty years, but are having conflicts over our daughter - would we be better off divorcing and trying to find different partners? Is there anything wrong with having casual sex without a concern for the other person’s character or values?
Includes: Rights vs. principles, saying inappropriate is not an argument, a great rant on entitled teachers, let’s forget about lederhosen, the hidden roots of conflict, the unconscious inner ego, intensity around inconsequentialities, happiness provoking aggression, the reality of biology, differences between the genders, consequence free sex and the welfare state. Source: http://www.fdrurl.com/marriage-sexual-partners-study
How do you identify a philosophy from a non-philosophy - such as mysticism and sophistry?
Why do academic history professors tend to be leftists given that history has shown socialism to be a complete failure time after time? Why are music and art important to the human species? If peaceful parenting makes a peaceful society, then why does Western Europe - which is mostly against spanking, demonstrated by their anti-spanking laws – have some of the most statist people in the world? I want to talk to a pregnant co-worker about peaceful parenting - where do I start? How do you approach someone productively who holds opinions so far from your own?
A discussion about the rise to power of the far-left Syriza party in Greece as a result of the recent elections - and the impact that it will have for all of Europe and the world! What is the truth about the austerity which Greece was under? What does their future look like?
Veronique de Rugy is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her primary research interests include the US economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition, and financial privacy.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's underground vault supposedly holds 7,716 tons of gold bullion - most of it in trust for foreign nations, central banks and official international organizations. The United States Bullion Depository, known as Fort Knox, is a fortified vault located within the United States Army post of Fort Knox, Kentucky, and used to store a large portion of United States gold reserves. But how much gold is really in these massive vaults - and how easy is it to withdraw reserves? The European debt crisis caused the Federal Bank of Germany to bring home Germany's gold reserves - but it hasn't been very easy - leading to widespread speculation of monetary foul play by the United States.
Greece's far-left Syriza party swept to power supported by voters opposed to the terms of the nation's international bailout. Under Syriza, the Greek Government will refuse to pay bondholders what they are owed, which is similar to what happened in countries like Cyprus and Argentina. The European Central Bank will be threatened to buy up Greek debt under the threat of default: Pay up or the Euro dies!
Stefan Molyneux discusses the death of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah and the reaction of world leaders. Questions Include: How would it be possible for our species to share geographical territory without the use of, or threat of the use of, force? How can I find a “unicorn” – otherwise known as an ideal romantic partner? In a recent video about Christians and Marxists, I was offended by the connection made between "atheist community" and "leftist". Why is it important to group people by a common trait? I'm starting a business in the tech field - how do you get and keep customers?
What impact does the government and the heavily regulated economy have on the family structure - both now and moving forward? What is truth? And what is the difference between a philosophical truth and a scientific truth? To what extent can you journey through self-knowledge without a therapist?
Stefan Molyneux examines and dismantles President Barack Obama’s 2015 State of the Union speech.
Why has ‘American Sniper’ done so well at the box office? United States Navy SEAL Chris Kyle became one of the most lethal and dangerous snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Kyle served four tours of duty in Iraq, but when he finally returned home, he found that he could not leave the war behind.
Over the years, the mainstream media has continually fanned the flames of racial division within the United States – and this has only intensified in light of the Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Eric Garner situations. In this presentation, we aim to briefly discuss some shocking inaccuracies within the mainstream media portrayal of various events. Inaccuracies which are so incredibly brazen and deliberate that they undeniably illustrate intentions to convey a false narrative to the general public. We will then illustrate the unspoken incentives, both personal and political, which speak to reasons as to why these falsehoods continue to be propagated despite their disastrous consequences. Distorting reality does victims of every race, color, and creed an incredible disservice, and it is our goal to expose the false media narratives by presenting The Truth About the Race War.
As a student with a limited budget, how can prepare for the upcoming economic collapse? My wife theorizes that "there is no such thing as "just friends" - is a myth propagated by society and that men and women should be able to have honest, healthy relationships without sex entering the picture or being used as a wedge to divide people. Is the idea that “there is no such thing” as "just friends" a myth? Stefan has said that rights and governments don’t “exist” - what is the definition of existence? Includes: a fetish for economic efficacy, practical steps for self-protection, not subsuming to libertarian doom, sexual tension, insecurity as an opportunity for improvement, male isolation, a discussion of the different types of concepts and the pope has threatened to beat you up if you say anything about his mother.
Are “chemistry” and sexual attraction important ingredients when looking for a partner for a romantic relationship?
I’m a brand new father. My wife and I are planning a big move next fall, and I'm planning on leaving the corporate life to start my own business. I'm having some anxiety about whether I will have the drive and motivation to make my business successful. Can you help me figure out where this anxiety stems from and how to push through it? | My Jewish girlfriend wants to circumcise our hypothetical future child. How can I convince her that it’s not acceptable? | I have often found it difficult to confront people with their irrational behavior and often – simply don't. How can I be assertive without being aggressive? | Is empathy a selfless act? If not, can there ever exist a self-serving component within empathy, where you aim to manipulate the emotional states of other people? | Includes: the importance of breastfeeding, embracing failure, fear as rocket fuel, the dangers of circumcision, benefits of Jewish traditions, a deficiency of sanity vs. a deficiency of knowledge and manipulation as a result of self- attack.
This True News with Stefan Molyneux includes: Free Community College - Thanks Obama! Amazing NASA Incompetence: Space Tower to Nowhere! Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting attacked for Not Being a Feminist. Study Links Circumcision to Autism and ADHD. Sources: http://youtu.be/0BPxzAzyhTo
The gender pay gap is the difference between male and female earnings overall. It is generally suggested that the wage gap is due to a variety of causes, such as discrimination in hiring, differences in education choices and discrimination in salary negotiations. What is the truth about the gender pay gap?
Can Universally Preferable Behavior (UPB) be used without a legitimate theory of property rights? Are property rights enough to determine if an action is unethical? After the recent terror attacks in Paris, France - will it be possible to finally have an honest conversation about multiculturalism? There has been a call to "Unify the Republic" against terrorism at all costs - but due to the emotional sensitivity of this question - will the challenges of multiculturalism go unspoken?
Stefan Molyneux discusses the recent article "Why Stay-at-Home Parenting Just Isn’t Worth It" by Farnoosh Torabi. What are the costs and benefits of being a stay at home parent? What does the latest research say will create the most positive outcome for your child?
I think the message of Jesus Christ is the most liberating in history, and if Jesus were on earth today he'd be a libertarian, if not an anarchist - do you agree? What direction will movies, books and fiction in general would go as humanity moves away from statism and more towards a free and peaceful society? Would you say that you're better off having gone through abuse as a child since it's made you a much stronger human being through overcoming it?
Gunmen have shot dead 12 people at the Paris office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in an apparent militant Islamist attack.
The debut edition of The Stefan Molyneux Show! Topics include: North Korea Sony Hack Sanctions, NYPD Police Assassinations/Non-Enforcement, Watch me spank my 12 year-old daughter, Loneliness: A Modern Epidemic, Scientific Journals Withdraw “Gibberish” Papers, How Play-Doh Ruined Christmas and much much more! Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/SMS0001
During the “Racist Until Proven Innocent” show, part of the discussion involved the historical context of racism in America - how much does the modality in which racism is expressed depend on the regional and cultural differences within the United States? What causes a person to change and what are the limits that can be expected as to how much a person can change? Where does virtue come from - is it just a biological expression as a result of evolution? Are non-merit based valuations the initiation of force?
How can you have any type of ethical system or society without the concept of “rights” - which people will be punished for (not necessarily by a government) if they are violated? Is the belief in God more of an instinct than it is a belief? Includes: Universally Preferable Behavior, Utilitarianism, “disciplining” children, taking away responsibility through determinism, they did the best they could, the pros and cons of religion, atheist moral nihilism, godless communists, the compatibility of religion and rational philosophy.
The Interview is a Sony Pictures Entertainment film starring Seth Rogen and James Franco - who are journalists instructed to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after booking an interview with him. In a review of the controversial film - Stefan Molyneux looks at the real history and principles which are relevant to the story and the swirling news surrounding the film.
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If “The Christmas Truce of 1914” could happen for one day - why couldn’t it happen every single day? Stefan Molyneux comments on the grim calculation that people make when they are caught in the machinery of war and the true nature of heroism.
Why does Stefan point out when people laugh or chuckle when describing abuse they have suffered? Please help us continue to fight the good fight - we cannot do it without you! http://www.freedomainradio.com/donate
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody! In your the ‘Truth About Eric Garner’ video - why did you spend so much time arguing that the police were not responsible for Eric Garner's death, given your conclusion at the end of the video? Was this not a great opportunity to reach out to those who are concerned about police violence and point out the violent nature of the state and the futility of government reform?
A deeply emotional look at the Christmas Truce of 1914 - which was a series of widespread but unofficial ceasefires between German and British soldiers during World War I. In the week leading up to the holiday, soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In areas, men from both sides ventured into no man's land on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs. There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in carol-singing. Men played games of football with one another, giving one of the most enduring images of the period. An excerpt from The Truth About World War 1: The Hidden History.
If you've spent any time on the internet, you've probably heard of Google's evil ways, which are most-often associated with the amount of personal data the company collects and the privacy issues that come along with this practice.
"Big Brother is coming: Google, mass surveillance, and the rise of the 'Internet of Things'" - this is the title of a recent Salon article, which is hardly exceptional amongst online media outlets. Google is watching you. Indeed, the public image of the company is often shrouded in the Orwellian aura of terms like "surveillance" and "spying."
Google is not particularly secretive about collecting user information, and online privacy advocates have documented the extent of this practice exceptionally well. The internet giant does know a lot about you - your search history, location, the content of your emails and online storage; the list goes on and on and you can watch this video by Alltime Conspiracies to find out more on this topic.
https://www.youtube.com/alltimeconspiracies
While the "hows" of Google's "surveillance" are well known, the "whys" are not often talked about. Google's business model and people's reactions to it provide a fascinating windows into the world that we inhabit. So, why is Google collecting so much information from its users? Have you ever asked yourself why the company provides all these great services for free?
Recently a group of hackers breached the Sony network and started leaking sensitive information about the company. According to the FBI and the media, the state of North Korea carried out the attack in an attempt to suppress the release of an upcoming film called The Interview. The film is starring Seth Rogen and James Franco and features a controversial scene in which the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un gets assassinated. Sony ultimately decided to pull the release the film, a move which President Obama condemned. What is the truth about the Sony hack? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/sonyhack
The show starts off in unique fashion as Stefan reads some Patriarchy Erotica. Yes, this happened. What is the role of personality in achieving virtue? To what extent should I attribute my 'natural' empathetic tendencies to my mother/upbringing and how much to being a good parent/person? Is education a human right? What are the major problems with education and how can they be fixed? How do you become memorable to other people?
Since losing my religion – I’ve lost many of my religious friends. How can I connect with people who recoil when I bring reason to the relationship? My wife asked permission to “flirt” with another man two months after we got married and I kicked her out and asked for a divorce. Did I overreact and should I take her back?
Includes: living for heaven, betting on the delusions of the tribe, the joy of wisdom, philosophy as masochism, virtue isn’t a money shot, hatred is the payment for change made by the stagnant, an attack of male sexuality, pornography, rape fantasies and understanding relationship templates.
What is rape culture? Rape culture describes the cultural makeup of a society where rape is pervasive and – due to people's views on gender and sexuality – normalized. Feminists apply this term to societies throughout the world – and Western societies in particular – arguing that the issue of rape is downplayed or outright ignored – an attitude that significantly contributes to the vilification and revictimization of people who are raped. But what is the truth about rape culture? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/rape-culture
Why can't other value systems - like God - achieve the same outcomes as Universally Preferable Behavior? You site the work of Charles Murray, Steven Pinker, and Nicholas Wade often when analyzing various topics and I have read books by all three authors - most recently reading "A Troublesome Inheritance" by Nicholas Wade. If what Nicholas Wade proposes in his book is indeed, biologically speaking, the actual narrative of our ancestral past, then how is this incompatible with the more "anthropological" approaches to history, such as Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Steel? Why can't these two be compatible? Also, a very important question regarding Wade's book, why do you think he titled it "A Troublesome Inheritance?" "Troublesome" for who? Why does it always seem like people with issues are drawn to me for consolation - and then leave me when they don't need me anymore?
I work in a Chinese school that still uses punishment – is it peaceful enough? Do you consider Nietzsche to be an Authoritarian? In reading Universally Preferable Behavior (UPB), I noticed that it did not include a proof for moral consideration, or how to identify whether or not something is a factor in the realm of morality. A rock has no moral consideration, but a person typically does - where exactly is the line drawn? Includes: why compliance works, surviving to replicate, not everybody is looking to grow, living a life without boundaries, the hipster enthusiasm back hole, loathing culture, lies reinforced by time, the origin of consumerism is the lack of a parental bond, opposing third wave feminism, the consequences of anti-male propaganda, working parents have a long distance relationship with their children, subjective morality and a fantastic exploration of ethics.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Elliott Hulse to discuss being a motivator, creating a system of practical steps to elicit personal change, ideas threatening the structure of society, environment impacting DNA via epigenetics, cooperation vs. coercion, the “newness” of the brain, body commonality, the mind-body dichotomy, transmitting enthusiasm, the attack on male sexuality, shadow material, the value of fathers, becoming clear about what you don’t want and moving towards achieving your dreams.
Many economists have discussed the impending economic collapse of the United States for years - but why hasn't it happened yet? Were they wrong - or is there something else going on? Stefan Molyneux and Gerald Celente discuss the dangers of the current economic system, who's really running the show, the disastrous military blow-back and the impact of never-ending war on a worldwide stage. Gerald Celente is the Publisher of the Trends Journal. For more information on Mr. Celente and Trends Journal go to: http://www.TrendsJournal.com
When the price of oil falls dramatically - it is a sign that economic activity is really slowing down. Stefan Molyneux discusses the current state of the economy, the reliance on debt for immediate financial survival, the drop in the price of oil, the OPEC (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela) price battle against American oil producers, the economic proxy war, sword of Damocles commodity derivatives and how this will impact the average person.
In the aftermath of the Michael Brown case - it seems as though the black identity is so rooted in being the victim or slave. I feel like many blacks cling to this identity in order to get a sense of unity and power, preventing them from excelling in the free market like other groups - do blacks really want to live in a free society? --- I am very angry at my parents for the emotional abuse that happened during my childhood. I feel stuck in this anger stage - how do I move forward and make peace with the past? --- Some people say that having children is aesthetically negative or morally wrong because the parent will inevitably transmit or project his/her unprocessed childhood trauma to the child. Are any of these claims accurate, and by what standard do we judge them? --- I am the "quiet" one in many social occasions and have difficult opening up with new people whether it’s dating, work or family. How can I be vulnerable to the people I would like to know more about and have them to know who I am? --- Includes: without government somebody will rape your dog, promoting the idea that freedom is dangerous, the propaganda economy of fear-mongering, difficulty expressing your needs, bending a child’s will to it’s parental masters, objectification of people, asking people to surrender to manipulation to meet your needs, figuring out how to break the cycle of abuse, nihilism, beneficial discomfort and statists on a plane!
Stefan Molyneux looks at the unfortunate situation involving Eric Garner and Officer Daniel Pantaleo which left Garner dead and sparked a mainstream media outcry about police brutality and race relations. What do the facts say? Was Garner killed by an illegal chokehold? Was this a case of a racist white police officer attacking an innocent black man? How much of the Grand Jury testimony do we know? Was Ramsey Orta – Garner’s friend who filmed the viral video – arrested as retaliation for filming the incident? What is the truth about the Eric Garner situation? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/ericgarner
Stefan Molyneux discusses the history of sophistry – why it is the direct opposite of philosophy, how to identify sophistry and the dangers it brings the modern world. soph•ist•ry - the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
I have been a black market marijuana dealer for eight years. Is my behavior immoral? Must I sacrifice my marijuana dealing to find a virtuous romantic relationship partner? My girlfriend and I are expecting a baby from an unplanned pregnancy – what do we do? I was raised in a society that strips men of their ability of showing emotion and am now going into the military – how can I make it through this situation? The girl I've fallen for is being manipulated into hating me by someone who I used to think was a friend. How do I get her to see the real me and not his made-up version?
Includes: dissociating through marijuana, making assumptions about your future, avoiding negative emotions, building a productive future, avoiding daycare, families are made for each other, sexual Russian roulette, avoiding false rape allegations, self-protection and breaking destructive patterns.
Stefan Molyneux, Host of Freedomain Radio, gives a moving elegy for Dr. Nathaniel Branden on the day of his death. Nathaniel Branden (April 9, 1930 – December 3, 2014) was an American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem. A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism. RIP Dr. Branden.
Why I focused on Ferguson and the Michael Brown shooting: the LA riots of 1992 - dozens of people slaughtered, 2,000 people injured, 3,000 fires set, and a billion dollars of property damage - race baiting and rioting feeds the police state, cripples poor neighborhoods, and creates more and more dependence on the state and its power...
Should it be a crime to use force against someone who is hurting an animal? My girlfriend broke up with me because she said I was too passive and dependent – how do I get her to understand that this simply is not true? What do you do if your romantic partner can never admit that they are wrong? Includes: Danny Devito fighting a Great Dane, get off my lawn – or I’ll shoot, there is no omniscient god of ethics, don’t fog me bro, passing shit tests, selling eggs on the open market, the danger of gratitude, biological divers for romantic attraction, passivity is not a virtue, trading eggs for resources, beauty as power, don’t impregnate somebody out of pitty, white-knighting, refusal to give individuals moral agency, climbing out of poverty and donating a Ferrari to Freedomain Radio.
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I keep on having "end-the-relationship" kind of conversations in my head with people who are already gone from my life - why does this happen? I’m a professional nanny – how can I best assist my client’s children with their behavior problems despite the fact I’m not their biological parent? Is it immoral to be a feminist – or to hold other illogical positions? Since those with the lowest socioeconomic status have the most to gain by using “the power of the gun” for the redistribution of wealth – how would a free society prevent this from happening? Includes: the death of a father, thousands of un-had conversations, trying to provoke self-attack in other people, relationship economics, relaxing into reality, philosophy as a life raft, getting excited about hypocrisy, in praise of slut shaming, turning children into property centers, the vagina boomerang, TINDER, people that refuse to learn, the price for irrationality is suffering and injecting cocaine into George Zimmerman’s eyeball.
Recently comedy and television legend Bill Cosby has been accused of multiple instances of egregious sexual assault. Given Cosby’s clean cut public persona – even allegations of such behavior is enough to send shock-wave throughout the world. In this presentation, we take an extensive look at the life of Bill Cosby – what made him who he is, his influences, childhood, career, cultural impact, philanthropy, history with the media, controversial comments about the black community, commitment to education, successes – and known flaws. Was Bill Cosby like the image he portrayed on television? Was the Cliff Huxtable character he portrayed on The Cosby Show a reflection of his own personality and life? What can we learn from his life and career? What is the truth about Bill Cosby?
Why should somebody be moral? If there isn’t a God then is the universe simply just random happenstance with no deeper intent? Do you think that in order to start a family you need to have a high paying career and income? When I feel a desire to help people - how do I know that I’m acting out of genuine care, and not trying to fill my own emotional needs inappropriately by parenting others? Includes: welfare state of human progress, ripping science out of the womb of superstition, moving the human race forward, modern education as Chinese foot binding, the biological basis of empathy, imposing conclusions on children, commandments under the threat of death, turning off the fog machine, hunting for eggs and confessions of a social climber.
Stefan Molyneux examines the Ferguson Grand Jury verdict in the Michael Brown shooting case and the reaction to the news that Officer Darren Wilson will not face criminal charges.
Sources: http://youtu.be/K681JqUVNvg
President Barack Obama recently spoke on the "executive action" he was taking to deal with the broken immigration system in the United States. Stefan Molyneux breaks down the speech, examining what was said, what wasn't said and the hidden contradictions.
Are "buy-here finance-here" businesses ethical or do they exploit the poor? Does empathy actually make you weak? Why is it when I am open and honest with people I push them away rather than connect with them?
Includes: The poor are not immune to being dicks, the importance of social trust, the cost of doing business, no such thing as a free lunch, paying the douche-bag tax, feminist response to scientist Matt Taylor’s “offensive” shirt, street harassment in NYC, preparing yourself for financial collapse, why it’s essential to be hated, welfare programs vs. open immigration, gender related empathy differences, empathy leaves you vulnerable to predators, authenticity is punished, the science behind empathy, disrespecting the idea of love, the disgusting suggestion that rape victims should love their rapists, pushing back against hallmark card myths, the vacuum of unanswered questions and dissociating through the use of marijuana.
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the positives, negatives and reality of impulses, impulsivity and the deferral of gratification.
I have blanks in my blanks in my memory, is it possible to recover early childhood memories - or - how can somebody achieve closure despite having memory blanks? When starting a business or project – how do you find investors? Since babies naturally demand that their needs are served without consideration for their caregivers – are babies naturally narcissistic who best outgrow their narcissism with peaceful and compassionate parenting? My in-laws are religious and I’m not – do you have any advice on how to approach them regarding boundaries involving my child?
Child abuse shrinks key brain memory centre: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn21469-child-abuse-shrinks-key-brain-memory-centre.html
The Invisible Epidemic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Memory and the Brain: http://www.pandys.org/articles/invisibleepidemic.html
If You Were Abused by Dr. Phil: http://www.drphil.com/articles/article/35
Hey, football is on! Did you see what happened on the latest episode of The Walking Dead? Oh man, can you believe Eminem swore in front of some military veterans at a concert? Is Macaulay Culkin dead or not, I’m not sure… wait, who’s Miley Cyrus dating now? Oh man, the Fast And Furious 7 trailer is out! Oh, Johnny Depp was drunk at an awards show, no kidding! So yeah, Kim Kardashian has a large ass. She's all about that bass bout that bass, yeah, I got it, I got it, I got it. That is what draws attention in today’s world… I just hope the next time Kim Kardashian drops her pants and has her photo taken... Hi Mom... she takes a magic marker and writes a little bit of the important news on her ample cheeks. Maybe then it will get some attention…
What is currently impacting approximately four out of ten Americans - or 92 million people? Over ninety-two million Americans age sixteen and older are no longer participating in the labor force - meaning they’re not currently employed or actively searching for work. This is the highest amount of individuals opting out of employment in thirty-six years. Approximately one out of every six American men in their prime working years - 25 to 54 years old - does not have a job. Only 47% of working-age Americans have full-time jobs.
Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/jobsandunemployment
Is inaction by its nature morally neutral? How does one become motivated? I cheated on my wife for 8 years - is it possible to salvage our relationship given our long history of dysfunction? I'm striving for a virtuous relationship but I'm having trouble insofar as I tend to choose people who seem honest, but still give me some red flags. How much should I invest in these people?
The current state of the German economy, including government spending, runaway electricity costs, green energy scams, wildly increasing housing costs, skyrocketing budget deficits, cheap money policies, public sector worker pensions, collapsing GDP growth, retirement savings, educational spending, health care costs, the myth of austerity, taxes, military spending, inflation, standard of living, income distribution, unemployment and mental health.
Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/germany
While the mainstream media and government officials may paint the picture of economic growth and an impending financial recovery just around the corner, we'll examine the hard numbers and empirical evidence instead of making blind assertions.
With unsustainable yearly deficits, stagnant wages for decades, double digit cost of living increases - hopefully this information will help people brace themselves for the unfortunate reality that...
There will be no economic recovery. Prepare yourself accordingly.
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the unspoken power of incentives and why society incentivises failure.
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the hidden history of World War One - how and why the West almost committed suicide, and how far the shadows of the Great War stretch into the present - and the future.
To what extent can we hold parents morally responsible for having children in developing nations where impoverished people exploit them as labor to work the land for survival? If you accept that free will is not supported by biology or physics, and you presumably accept that it's hypothetically possible for decision-making (and any other characteristic of free will) to be an illusion, then does that not make free will an extraordinary claim requiring extraordinary evidence? Why am I so attracted to narcissistic women - is there something fundamental to which I’m currently blind?
Includes: liberal shaming, class eugenics, not all poverty is tragic, hard work vs. fun in the moment, stripping moral responsibility from the poor, not smart enough to figure out that sex makes babies, economic inequality as original sin, take what you want and pay for it, compared to what, industrialization as contraception, don't have children you can't afford, peddling the injustice of the system will always find buyers, beware the peddlers of injustice, the free market is fair, emotional intelligence, coffee makers debating free will, why some people are deterministic, a lack of self-knowledge creates a lack of choice, indifference comes from hopelessness, realizing that people aren’t interested in you, the horror of the blarp, win-lose mentality, magic geography standards, the challenges of cross cultural romances, role-play with dad, painful lack of connection, overriding lust, understanding what is missing in your relationships and the last guy to buy a slave before they outlawed slavery.
High Emotional Intelligence linked with more delinquency among young women (but not men)
http://digest.bps.org.uk/2014/10/is-this-dark-side-of-emotional.html
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14789949.2014.943796#.VF7ID8kfRdc
The capitalist property owners have historically structured a state to protect their land and oppress their workers. How would an anarcho-capitalist society avoid the arising of this state? In a universe that is ruled by physical law with models of reality that can predict future events without fail, how is the human brain any different and not subject to cause and effect? In one of your videos you discussed what an argument is, but I'd like to know when arguments are necessary?
Includes: anarcho-communists crashing the party, using state power to keep your family fortune, changing the rules of the game, forced charity, communicating with people who don’t give a damn about philosophy, the opposite of deterministic isn't random, consciousness is required to participate in a conversation, concept formation, language development in the brain, knowing if you’re making an argument, knowing your methodology, humans are universalization machines, ideology tells people who they can hate and configuring yourself into an algorithm of permissible hatred. Also includes a special premium podcast sample from Terrorism, War and History: Propaganda Decoded.
To what degree to we hold parents responsible for the wrongs they do to children? Looking to the criminal justice system, punishment of children at home and the punishment/reward system in public school for existing answers.
Bitcoin is a revolutionary decentralized architecture which can be used for an untold number of incredibly valuable services – including the transfer of financial value. As Bitcoin adoption continues to expand, significant interests are threatened and early users could face an incredibly dangerous backlash. Please protect yourself, a fight is coming…
As a parent, when is and when isn't it appropriate to say no? How do you prepare children for siblings? Is Aristotelianism compatible with atheism? We’re peaceful parents, but believe that we’ve made some mistakes, is it okay to not be 100% philosophical parents? As parents we’ve found that we use negative consequences more than positive ones, is this bad? What is the difference between teasing and abuse?
Includes: Children repeat what they see their parents doing, removing temptation, the importance of preparation instead of in the moment problem solving, age appropriate expectations, electric teddy bears, hand-spiders which feast on lying, the horror of using preferences as punishment, dispute resolution between children, the death of Socrates for corrupting the youth, death penalty for apostasy, the intimacy of breastfeeding, unspoken history becoming the future of your children, investing in the bond, looking at things from the deathbed back, intimacy is not an on demand iOS application and horrified by the sounds of happy children.
Stefan Molyneux discusses the dangers of emotional dumping, overwhelming people with your trauma, avoiding connection through horror and taking empathy hostages.
How is self-knowledge defined or manifest in young children, and how do I know if I'm helping my daughter to develop it? Should I teach my daughter to say please and thank you- and how does one do that, without using the concept of obligation/subjugation? There is no doubt monogamy is a higher cost on men in general as we are built to spread our seed and woman are built to be selective, what do you think about this in reference to your recent comments on polyamory? Sometimes our child hits us when he’s tired, how should we react in the moment and how do we stop this behavior? What are your thoughts on the Waldorf education model?
Includes: Action is the purpose of self-knowledge, resistance through never-ending ‘whys’ from children, monogamy as white knighting, acidic sperm preventing pregnancy, parental investment impacting, r/k selection reproductive strategies, female erotica, the practicality of threesomes, the gift of monogamy vs. the gift of child-rearing, the demonization of men, governments are needed for spray and pray selected species, if you want to grow the state you attack the pair bonding of human beings, r-selection reproductive strategies lead to totalitarianism, monogamy vs. polyamory, the hazard of dismissing annoyance towards your children, the benefits of peer mentoring, the nature of the world spirituality, technology displaces conversation and screen time for children.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R/K_selection_theory
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2012/01/monogamous-societies-superior-to-polygamous-societies/#.VFGUexYfRdd
http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/367/1589/657.full.pdf
I believe in God because the alternative is less rational, how familiar are you with various Christian doctrines? What are your thoughts on women’s strict adherence to ‘timelines’ for when they expect marriage, kids and the white picket fence? I've been arguing with a lot of communists, is there such thing as a 'class' as in monetary disparity - or is it something else?
Includes: The crucifixion of Jesus Christ, being a good Samaritan, bible mistranslation based arguments, God’s love through abuse, myths in evolutionary understanding, sexual attractiveness is making yourself a target, crafting realistic looking fake ducks, men with resources are like supermodels, good genes for your eggs, communist entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs are the working class, dumpster freedom, the class of IQ, stoking the resentment of unintelligent people and making philosophy user friendly.
Stefan Molyneux is irritated - a scathing look at the rush to judgment and fervent race-baiting in the Michael Brown shooting case. New evidence and witness testimony has emerged as the grand jury decides the future of Officer Darren Wilson in the aftermath of the Ferguson, Missouri riots.
To what degree should we control our child's exposure to other adults who are not peaceful parents? Which stories or books do you read to your daughter and why? How can I get over my attraction to jerks and develop a more mature understanding of love? Includes: When concerns are not acknowledged they continue, the inability to admit when you’re wrong, modeling behavior for children, having standards for interactions, religious afterlife as a safety net, grandparent trouble, not rewarding non-improvers, media as a substitute for parenting, the military as a library with guns, hitting you forties, being an older parent, vaginal masochism, sleeping around is bad for your heart, living off flings, landmines in relationships, the necessity of being inconvenient to other people and fighting against evolution.
Soldier, 24, shot dead by Muslim convert Michael Zehaf-Bibeau who opened fire on Canadian Parliament in terrifying attack that left capital on lockdown.
The continuation of the previous Saturdays “vulnerability as a strength” conversation, answering – how to find a quality romantic relationship partner? What is the difference between a deterministic and a non-deterministic universe? How do we determine the categories in which moral theories apply? What kind of role do attorneys play in both today’s society and how will that change in the future?
Includes: penis shrapnel, welfare as insurance for assholes, the value of MGTOW, female monetary entitlement, Stefan running for public office, dark matter, philosophy as the ultimate deferral of gratification, philosophy vs. stupid human tricks, heroes as distractions, can animals conceptualize, behavioral conditioning, the reality of addiction, the billion dollar question and the horrors of the modern legal system.
Listener Question: "Feminism is literally defined as the idea that men and women are equal, and yet no facet of feminist media ever actually provides any logical backing to this claim. This does not mean it isn't true, but they aren't justifying it at all. It would be like having an atheist movement filled with people who didn't give any reason for why there is no God. What are your thoughts on this criticism?"
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the shocking historical facts behind 'white privilege' and discusses the recent debate between Jon Stewart of The Daily Show and Bill O'Reilly of the O'Reilly Factor. Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/white-privilege
What is the truth behind Ayn Rand, writer of such blockbuster novels as 'The Fountainhead,' 'Atlas Shrugged,' 'Anthem' and 'We The Living'?
Rand - and her philosophy Objectivism - have been enormously influential to public figures as diverse as Paul Ryan, Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Rush drummer Neil Peart, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Hunter S. Thompson, Murray Rothbard, John Stossel, Penn Jillette and many others.
Some of her adherents - such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Allan Greenspan - have been criticized for enacting Rand's 'Virtue of Selfishness.'
Was she an advocate of egoism and 'me-first' selfishness? Why did Rand hate altruism - not to mention Immanual Kant? What was her ideal society? Is her vision achievable? Should we even try?
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, details criticisms of both Rand and Objectivism.
How can you identify cognitive distortions and bad arguments? Does your theory of "magic as madness" in fantasy stories have any additional criteria or is it universal? I’m religious – can you point out any holes in my thinking? Includes: string theory non-argument absurdity, free market thoughts on physics, self-detonating statements, Anita Sarkeesian’s death threats, facts can’t be racist, the psychology of trolls, the Sam Harris/Bill Maher/Ben Affleck situation, anxiety management through magical thinking, Harry Potter theory, giving Socrates an IQ test, sanity relative to social norms vs. reality, an emotional relationship to religion, the absurdity of death threats included in moral teachings, the vengeful podcaster, being erased in a relationship and marrying somebody with whom you have philosophical disagreements.
http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2014/02/internet-trolls-sadists-psychopaths-lulz
Noam Chomsky speaks with Stefan Molyneux about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how United States involvement has impacted peace talks. Also includes: Jewish-state worship, totalitarian streaks in Jewish thinking, the mainstream media filter, how discussions evolve (or doesn't) through the generations, a road-map to peace and a diplomatic two-state solution.
Media outlets generally don't shy away from exposing the truth about this American hero and most people who educate themselves outside the propaganda vacuum of public schools know that in the 21st century the man would be put on trial for crimes against humanity - well, unless he managed to reach the summit of political power. There is, however, one aspect of Columbus' sins that gets ignored.
*Not All Women Are Like That. One of the most entertaining shows of the year. Includes: women using children as emotional tampons, the female desire for control, emotional pedophilia, favors from women is like money from the mafia, the irrational boner, beware the surreptitious promise upgrade, words you never want to hear, diversity is racist, unparenting concerns, MGTOW philosophy, being scared to be honest with women and efficiency in finding a quality relationship partner.
Stefan Molyneux is irritated - a scathing look at the rampant incompetence - including claims of racism - which have infected the mainstream conversation and hampered action to contain the Ebola outbreak.
How do I discriminate my emotions effectively between parent alter egos and my true self when each parent represents opposite ends of the spectrum, my father being dictatorial and my mother being permissive? Are men responsible for feminism? Why do awkward silences in conversation trigger a fight or flight response from within?
Includes: sex at dawn, open relationships, polyamory, win-win vs. win-lose, historical female privilege, marxism destroying capitalism via feminism, affirmative action as reverse racism, creating victims, viruses of failure, choosing a better life, negative self-talk, laughing during horror, a role play with an inner critic and the cheerleading clown.
What is the truth behind Ayn Rand, writer of such blockbuster novels as 'The Fountainhead,' 'Atlas Shrugged,' 'Anthem' and 'We The Living'? Rand - and her philosophy Objectivism - have been enormously influential to public figures as diverse as Paul Ryan, Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Rush drummer Neil Peart, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Hunter S. Thompson, Murray Rothbard, John Stossel, Penn Jillette and many others. Some of her adherents - such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Allan Greenspan - have been criticized for enacting Rand's 'Virtue of Selfishness.' Was she an advocate of egoism and 'me-first' selfishness? Why did Rand hate altruism - not to mention Immanual Kant? What was her ideal society? Is her vision achievable? Should we even try? Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, uncovers the hidden history behind the Ayn Rand phenomenon, in part two of a multi-part series.
What is the truth behind Ayn Rand, writer of such blockbuster novels as 'The Fountainhead,' 'Atlas Shrugged,' 'Anthem' and 'We The Living'? Rand - and her philosophy Objectivism - have been enormously influential to public figures as diverse as Paul Ryan, Ron Paul, Rand Paul, Rush drummer Neil Peart, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Hunter S. Thompson, Murray Rothbard, John Stossel, Penn Jillette and many others. Some of her adherents - such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Allan Greenspan - have been criticized for enacting Rand's 'Virtue of Selfishness.' Was she an advocate of egoism and 'me-first' selfishness? Why did Rand hate altruism - not to mention Immanual Kant? What was her ideal society? Is her vision achievable? Should we even try? Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, uncovers the hidden history behind the Ayn Rand phenomenon, in part one of a multi-part series.
What can we as individuals do to make governments answer mass protests in a timely and efficient manner? In what ways can citizens ensure that their voices are heard and answered to accordingly? How does introversion play into me being tired of people's demands while trying to overcome self-imposed isolation? My life is tormented by social anxiety, shame and my dependent, yet distant relationship with my parents. I suspect the roots of my issues lie in my childhood, so why do I feel so much tension and so ambiguous about confronting my parents for answers?
Includes: the lie that money is the root of all evil, government as free evil, fiscal genocide, a gun wrapped in a flag aimed at your kids, education should be free, the fair market value of female sexuality, battle of the sexes, snivel rights, actually doing something, the welfare state as a replacement for men, threatened with abandonment at age three, humiliation receptacle for maternal delusions, enthusiasm as sabotage and a life without feeling is a life of a slave.
Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio unravels the complex gender roles and conflicts behind the smash movie 'Gone Girl.'
Richard Nixon was a controversial United States president during the Cold War against the Soviet Union. Even though he was re-elected after a landslide victory in 1972, he became the only president in US history to resign from office. If you think Watergate was a scandal, you don't know anything about Richard Nixon. Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/nixon
The Real-Time Relationships approach, paralyzing certainty through theoreticals, people don’t change, what’s the evidence, people who say - man up, the inevitability of personality, people without self-knowledge are robots, requiring he permission of a women to accept reality, abusers hate the symptoms of abuse, empathy in action, overwhelmed with horror and actions over words.
Recently an untold number of individuals have come under attack within the atheist community. Claims of misogyny and sexism have been thrown around - and Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Michael Shermer and many many more have been criticized in recent months. Peter Boghossian and Stefan Molyneux discuss the growing rift within the atheist/skeptic community and the value of rational discourse. Recorded: September 19th, 2014
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the latest news information on the first documented case of Ebola in the United States. Thomas Eric Duncan was infected in Liberia and recently traveled to Dallas, Texas where he began exhibiting symptoms of infection.
We hear this all the time - playing video games leads to violence. Gamers across the globe roll their eyes whenever they hear about a new study that correlates aggression and time spent in a virtual world. Titles like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto immediately draw controversy upon release because of graphic depictions of violence. Killing and robbing virtual prostitutes or carrying out a fictional terrorist attack on a Russian airport will make you more violent, the media tells us.
How can a market properly deal with the issue of wage fixing and illegal collusion among businesses to keep wages down? Who is overpaid? Who is underpaid? How do you raise your wages in a free market? Does Brad Pitt make too much money?
Recently, Emma Watson gave a speech at the United Nations dedicated to inviting men to join women in the fight for gender equality, and made some excellent points, while other points were, at least to me, somewhat confusing.
When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. - Socrates Is the non-aggression principle invalidated by the self-defense loophole? I find myself slipping into a state of non-existence, how can I break this spell? Is it immoral to marry a man for utility related benefits instead of love? Includes: The perks of being a murderer in today’s society, multi-generational change, the world of today is not the world of the future, the benefits of the feminist movement, catapulting yourself into the future, pushing your boundaries, striving for excellence means screwing things up, excess empathy as an impediment to moral progress, consistency as a disease, searching for a clean flight, thunderf00t rebutting himself, the war between consistency and exploitation, utility vs. love and the illusion of perfection.
To what degree is it immoral to maintain relationships with statists, theists and other people who have deranged beliefs? Are you an accomplice to a crime? Have you set events in motion which have led to immorality? Were you an accomplice to the War in Iraq? Once you make the philosophical case for the immorality of the use of force, how long do you give somebody before considering them morally complicit? What is the moral standing of those around you?
Why has there been an emphasis on the last hundred years when people speak about climate change? What are the untold benefits of increased CO2 levels? Is it true that there is a near scientific consensus on Climate Change? What are some examples of Climate Change advocate hypocrisy? Why did Dr. Patrick Moore leave Greenpeace? What does the science say about genetically modified organism (GMO) such as golden rice? Stefan Molyneux speaks with one of the founding members of Greenpeace, Dr. Patrick Moore. To buy "Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout: The Making of a Sensible Environmentalist" please go to: http://www.fdrurl.com/PatrickMoore
Happy 48th Birthday Stefan! My girlfriend got black out drunk, cheated on me, didn’t tell me about it and infected me with a sexually transmitted disease – how do I regain my motivation to work on my business? Wait, what? What is the point of making the world a better place, I you're going to die anyways? How do I stop yelling or otherwise speaking harshly to my children? Includes: is this the best you can do, female responsibility avoidance, who profits from your insignificance, shattering the tyranny of silence, the bullshit of political self-determination, self-attacking to protect your children, soft words leave footprints, changing immoral people by making their strategies ineffective an privatizing the family.
A philosophical examination of the series Downton Abbey. What is the value of social ostracism? How did society deal with “fallen” women? How do you deal with charity? What about the balance of sex and marriage in society?
How do you fairly distribute maternal and paternal responsibility? How did you formulate the theory of literary criticism wherein magic is a metaphor for madness? Why did you go to therapy and how did it impact your relationships? Includes: avoiding maternal responsibility, racism within the black community, having the confidence beat out of you, how critical observation destroys creation, SINGING, criticism of Stefan’s movie reviews and magic as metaphor for madness, I Believe I Can Fly, man hating therapists, unrelenting insomnia, handpuppets of the hysterics and cunning in the search for connection.
Glenn Beck recently asked the question - should we be shielding our kids from what is happening in the world? Between ISIS beheadings, endless wars, domestic violence, bullying and so many other incredibly dark situations happening in the world, what do we tell our children? It is an incredibly difficult situation for any parent and Stefan Molyneux - with some help from his five year old daughter – provides an answer.
How would the privatization of nuclear arms take place in the transition to a free society? Dealing with an impossible situation with family who mistreat their children - should I go the legal route or walk away? Is it possible to be a good education with the government schools?
Includes: economic interdependence as war prevention, Matt Damon as a weapon of mass distraction, privatizing the post office, the purpose of evil people, instilling helplessness in the morally energetic, don’t jargon me bro, having credibility, turning into somebody you resent, emotional bandwidth for big projects, letting the future be your guide and leaving a safe miserable job for a passion project.
How will the future remember you? Will society look back upon the life you have lived and believe you to be a hero or a villain? How are slave owners viewed today? How are those who opposed equal rights for women viewed in modern times? Are you doing something which the future will view in a similar light?
A look at the aftermath of the Ray Rice/Janay Palmer Domestic Violence Situation, the Adrian Peterson Child Abuse incident and the reaction from the mainstream media.
Overcoming feelings of loneliness, non-existence around narcissists, cynicism is the scar-tissue of cowardice, the science of happiness, the morality of murder and theft, universal ethics, moving past guilt without the possibility of restitution, escaping a decade long drug-addiction, swinging between over-confidence and under-confidence in work and relationships, male biology as a penis replication machine, avoiding estrogen based parasites and the glory of skepticism.
On the heels of the Ray Rice scandal, the National Football League has been rocked by yet another controversy - this time involving the winner of the 2012 NFL MVP Award. Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson beat his 4-year-old son with a tree branch - or “switch” as it is commonly known - resulting in injuries to the child’s back, buttocks, ankles, legs and scrotum, along with defensive wounds to the child’s hands.
I wasn’t planning to comment on the tragic Ray Rice/Janay Palmer domestic violence situation, but the hypocrisy of the media - specifically the recent monologue of CBS Sports announcer James Brown - has changed my mind.
What do you mean by your recent comment about physicists “sucking money from the government and stealing you daughter’s future,” don’t such people serve an important role within society? Why should I not be a moral relativist? My mother abandoned me and my much younger sister, how do I raise her so that she has the best imaginable future? Why do I self-sabotage? How do I control my anger?
Includes: the nonsense of moral relativism, strength as a muscle, Stefan describes the experience of having cancer, reciprocity or bust, no prize for unsaid words, making excuses, cloud cathedrals of language, dating a webcam girl with a history of sexual abuse, anger covers sorrow and defending the meaning of love.
As the Iraqi civil war rages on, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), or otherwise known as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has recently began to execute U.S. journalists through beheading, releasing gruesome recordings on internet. This has sparked a new wave of outrage throughout the world, and in his September 10 Address to the Nation, President Barack Obama vowed to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIS, outlining a war plan that involves air strikes and sending more troops to Iraq. On the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attack, has the United States learned anything from the War on Terror, or is it doomed to repeat the same mistakes?
Stefan Molyneux discusses the all too frequent manufacturing of enemies within society.
The power of moral condemnation, the danger of confusing aesthetics for ethics, setting fire to the future through cowardice, universal preferable behavior, non-aggression principle hypocrisy, finding somebody to love, connection over propaganda stories, how dishonesty and betrayal strangles love and connection.
The Internal Revenue Service has been the center of a massive controversy over the alleged targeting of conservative organizations dating back to before the last presidential election feature Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Mysteriously disappearing emails and hard drive crashes only add fuel to the speculation that Lois Lerner and other IRS employees were politically motivated in their actions.
From April 2010 to April 2012, the IRS approved only four applications from conservative groups with names like “Tea Party,” “Patriots,” or “9/12” while green-lighting applications from several dozen organizations whose names included the likely left-leaning terms “Progressive,” “Progress,” “Liberal,” or “Equality.”
Of the groups that the IRS selected for audits, 100% were conservative… but what is the truth about the IRS Scandal?
What can you do when you’ve completely lost the drive to achieve? What does it mean to be educated? How can we succeed as parents when there are conflicts in our romantic relationship? Includes: Waiting for a call from the New World Order, virtue as a muscle, the line down the middle of the world, freedom traded for free stuff, the parade of idiocy known as the human condition, fiercely clinging to helplessness, nobody is coming to save you, the trivium method, not using muscle or volume to gain authority, the question every parent should ask and resolving conflicts in romantic relationships.
An individual or group of individuals recently made national news by purportedly hacking into the iCloud accounts of various female celebrities, illegally obtaining and then disseminating previously private nude photographs.
The poverty rate in the United States has risen by about 33% since the year 2000, while the income gap between the top 1 percent earners and the rest has widened by 17 percent for the same period. How have those socioeconomic changes affected America's politicians?
Warning: Disturbing Content. This conversation starts with a simple question about repeatedly breaking commitments and without warning jumps to an incredibly dark exploration of sadism. Listener discretion is advised. Primitive life forms say yes to everything, sophistication is learning how to say no, inflicting pain as power, animal abuse, born into a prison, emotions being used to hurt and connection as the antidote to cruelty.
How to you break through feelings of unworthiness and find connection in the world? What can you do when you see children being hit in public?
Would there be policy reforms if Officer Darren Wilson was guilty of killing Michael Brown execution style? How do I talk to my young Christian daughter about my atheism in an empathetic way without it being traumatizing? Why is it that in today's day and age we see so much police brutality and police playing judge, jury, and executioner? Why don't we put more value into arresting criminals and bringing them to a court for any crimes that may have been committed instead of putting them down on the spot?
In a free society, would we need a system or ethics or philosophy at all? What is the role of a divorced parent compared to that of a parent in a traditional family setting? My therapist describes me as being unable to experience joy, how can I nurture and experience joy in my life despite an incredibly difficult history? Also includes: hidden narratives in fictional stories, being distant from reality, postpartum depression theory, emotional affairs, withholding sex as infidelity, teaching your children through the empiricism of your example, protecting victims and the difference between predator and prey.
Stefan Molyneux speaks to Joe Rogan on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast in Los Angeles on 8/21/14. Clarification: At the point when I was surprised by the questions about the College ordering a suspension, I did not have the College Decision at hand. Having now reviewed it, I ought to have said that the suspension was remitted. Similarly, my comments on the issue of family separation represented my recollection of the College decision. Having now reviewed it, I note that I was accurate in stating that the College did not say that "deFOOing" is never appropriate. Rather, it was found that, "While it may be appropriate to recommend family separation in cases of abuse, the Member did not obtain a sufficient history to ascertain whether the advice was warranted in the circumstances discussed in the podcasts."
Stefan Molyneux hosts the Peer Schiff Radio show and discusses the death of Mike Brown, Officer Darren Wilson, the latest evidence and the ensuing riots in Ferguson, Missouri.
The great secret of achievement, the momentum of willpower, making stuff happen, a dream not acted on is a delusion, born with your hand in the fire, Robin Williams memories, Matt Damon irritation, dropping the homeless bombshell, a computer reading the story of your life, the emotional fusebox, connecting to your darkside, laughing at retirement and connecting to your capacity for rage.
Ferguson, Missouri has been engulfed in rioting and looting following the death of 18-year-old black teenager Michael Brown. Officer Darren Wilson, a white policeman, shot and killed Brown on the streets of Ferguson - a tragic incident that became the catalyst for a wave of civil unrest in the local community. What happened? Who is responsible? What is the truth about Michael Brown and the Ferguson Riots?
I’ve never had sex, how do I find a keeper? I’ve spanked my children, is my relationship with them doomed? My long-term girlfriend cheated on me while I was deployed in the military, is the relationship salvageable? How can I love strangers? How do you think the environment effects human behavior? Includes: Successful mating strategies, finding your tribe, wanting somebody top yell at you, a hunger in the children of divorce, a hunger in the children of divorce, loving strangers, tax hostages, the dangers of welfare, the challenges of charity and cultural diversity.
Stefan Molyneux responds to comments made by Thunderf00t in response to the recent "Defending Adam Carolla: The Young Turks Rebutted!" video involving Ana Kasparian. Thunderf00t is an notable Atheist YouTube personality who has created many videos debunking many religious and feminist arguments.
As the details of the Robin Williams tragedy continue to unfold, shocking new information has come to light and the mainstream media has as usual failed to ask some incredibly relevant and important questions. Why isn't anybody talking about possible SSRI usage? Why isn't the association between SSRI usage and Parkinson's disease being discussed?
How do you communicate principles to anarcho-communists? How do you protect your business without using intellectual property? Having unprotected sex and getting pregnant with an unwilling father, sleeping with liars, emotional inaccessibility as vain attractiveness, saying no to crazy people and all confrontation is honesty.
After a lifetime of comedic achievement, the suspected suicide of Robin Williams shocked the millions of people for whom he had become a household name. What brought about the tragic end of such an accomplished man? What is the truth about Robin Williams?
In the style of the infamous Apple "Here's to the Crazy One's" advertisements, we pay special tribute to the warmongers, criminals and liars who have exploited and destroyed the world, enslaving humanity for their own personal gain.
How does the death penalty fit into the non-aggression principle? How should contemporary society handle murders or rapists without warehousing them? I'm married and take my anger towards my mother out on my wife and anything negative that my wife does which reminds me of my mother sets me off on a verbal tirade. How I can separate my feelings for one from the other?
I’m too angry, frustrated and selfish to be a good father to my children, how can I change my behavior and be the parent I want to be? My husband is a testosterone based parasite and we’re on the verge of divorce, how do I avoid lashing out and fix my marriage?
Also includes: Will people change? A bad childhood isn’t an excuse, excuses are the promise of repetition, excuses as welfare state, addicted to helplessness, the courage to be inconvenient, your sexual abuse didn’t happen, testosterone based parasites and panic about the future.
Should you be concerned about Ebola or is this simply overblown fear-mongering masquerading as news? What is the reality of the Ebola outbreak once you decode the propaganda? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/ebola
Ana Kasparian from The Young Turks recently went after comedian and radio host Adam Carolla for saying that "liberals have taken over the word "conservative" and turned it into a pejorative." Stefan Molyneux looks at Kasparian's non-arguments and dismantles a video which was nothing more than an embarrassing liberal smear job.
Is having standards of behavior for children the initiation of force? How can I escape the friend zone? How do you forgive a parent who hasn’t earned forgiveness? Also includes: the value of preparation in parenting, negotiation with children, unschooling or conflict avoidance, asserting needs in relationships, penis holding pattern, bringing inconvenience to bastards and living with authenticity.
How do I avoid getting into a disastrous romantic relationship? Spoiler: Dick Punching. How do I approach a foster parent who is doing a bad job? How do I overcome my fear of confrontation? Speaking with people about my life triggers a strong fight or flight response, how do I overcome this? Includes: Cockbocking, vagina gladiators, rewards and punishment based parenting, forgiveness and breeding followers.
The Israel-Palestine conflict has been raging on for decades and there seems to be no end in sight. On July 8, 2014, Israel launched operation Protective Edge, carrying out airstrikes on 50 cities in the Palestinian Gaza Strip. The July events are the latest of a series of bloody attacks between Israel and Palestine. What is the cause of all this violence and why are both sides so committed to it? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/israel-and-palestine
Without government run central banks and inflationary currencies, engaging in war is much more difficult. Stefan Molyneux speaks about the potential of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to end war and brainstorms on how it would be possible start a war in a bitcoin economy. Speech recorded on April 12th at the Toronto Bitcoin Expo 2014.
Advocates say that Net Neutrality means guaranteeing free speech on the Internet. Without it, big telecoms could control what you see and how you see it. But what is the truth about Net Neutrality? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/net-neutrality
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Monica Perez about the current Immigration Crisis, the mainstream reaction to the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Crash, Ukraine/Russia and what it's like being a mainstream anarchist voice.
Has the progressive movement ever cared about the poor? What do you think about defensive voting? Why don't I want to have children? I had a child with a abusive women and now I can't find love, what should I do? How can I end my perpetual fight or flight as I'm stalked by dangerous past? Includes: statism as religion, government makes idiots matter, not having kids, fogging out over bad parenting, the myth of mental illness, electronic babysitter rant, vampire vaginas, learning self defense and escaping helplessness.
You're too sensitive, the fear of leaving home, escaping poverty through hard work, preference is murder, don't enable helplessness, Universally Preferably Behavior explained, my girlfriend is too attractive, egg-digging men, buying time between the sheets in relationships and the ethics of calling the police.
Stefan Molyneux discusses the Philosophy of Liberty and answers listener questions. What advice do you have for someone interested in pursuing a career in therapy? How does the NAP apply to abortions? Are Freedom and Liberty synonymous? Would you press a button to instantly end government? What's an example of something that recently blew your mind? How long do you think it will take to end the state?
What does it mean to be a progressive? Elizabeth Warren answered that question recently by outlining her 11 tenets of progressivism. Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, goes through these commandments one-by one and reveals the sophistry, anti-thought and economic ignorance contained within.
Did you know that Ron Paul and Russian President Vladimir Putin were best friends? While the mainstream media rushes to repeat government propaganda and point fingers regarding the tragic Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 crash in Ukraine, Ron Paul urges caution before facts are known and a formal investigation takes place. Lucia Graves from the National Journal set her sights on the prominent libertarian figure with an embarrassing spear job attempt.
The Immigration Crisis in the United States has recently exploded into the headlines. But how did this all happen? What is the truth about the immigration crisis? What won't the mainstream media tell you? Do you know the incredible reason that borders were closed in the first place? Do you know the powerful influences which have shaped and formed the nature of immigration law and policy? How did the Civil Rights act impact this situation? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/immigration
Fear of failure, paralysis by analysis, procrastination in action, granting people free will, Jesus doesn’t put out, ending a decade long romantic relationship, addicted to managing irrationality, caveman painting, parenting challenges, kids in fancy restaurants, bribing children, association through laughter and excusing the egg-makers.
Russia and American tensions continue to escalate as Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down Thursday in eastern Ukraine along Russia's border. Without a full investigation, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain and others in the United States government have reached the conclusion Russia was responsible for the deadly attack. Vladimir Putin and Russia deny any involvement, as the mainstream media and the world at large look to assign blame in this horrific situation. Stefan Molyneux decodes the propaganda and presents the facts as they are presently known.
Violent dreams, insomnia, perfectionism as abuse, pain is not about the past, father-son roleplay, taming your inner Goebbels, a father separated from his son through the court system, a speech to a son you cannot see and a message for those who deny their co-parent visitation.
There are lots of myths and lies about sexually transmitted diseases. What is the Truth About Sexually Transmitted Diseases? These facts will absolutely blow your mind! Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/stds
Self-ownership to property ownership, not letting people waste your time, living in a world with evil people, proxy risk as cowardice, winning the time lottery, republican defense budgets, the military industrial complex and the fall of mass murdering states.
A in-depth examination of the hidden narrative within the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. What is this blockbuster movie really about and why is it so popular?
A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.
The fatherlessness epidemic, the destruction of the American family, the negative impact of single mother households, violations of the non-aggression principle, Supreme Court patriarchy, Hobby Lobby ruining insanity, birth control is not a health care issue, forcing people to pay for your recreational activities, a feminist article deconstruction and a plea for the government to stop helping.
The nature of evil, the dangers of conformity, killing people because you’re told to, shaming children for non-compliance, kids are right to be skeptical, humans are adaptable, the immigration crisis, importing political power, joining the freedom club, life as an illegal worker and keeping children safe from predators.
A couple calls in to discuss the male’s history of cheating and why the female continues to stay in the dysfunctional relationship. A female listener discusses issues with time management and relentlessly asks to be told what to do. Also Includes: enabling a bad behavior, terminator sex, your balls are stupid, sex drives the world, female perfectionism, wasting time to the unemotional and the joy of not knowing what to do.
Stefan Molyneux responds to the article "Why I left libertarianism: An ethical critique of a limited ideology" by Will Moyer which recently appeared on Salon.
Stefan Molyneux outlines the unseen factors that go into seemingly unexplainable childhood "temper tantrums" and explain how parents can prevent their children from harmful environmental factors.
How do you know where you blind spots are? How do I move forward in a relationship with somebody who has hurt me physically and emotionally? I’m married with two children, how do I avoid a divorce with my Alpha male husband? I’m escaping a toxic past filled with religious propaganda, isolation and abuse… what now?
Also includes: Criminally incompetent at philosophy, the ritual spanking of Jesus, dancing with the dead, the drive to be a baby factory and the value of the Freedomain Radio community.
How do I overcome my emotional resistance to making long term plans? My wife said that she is considering leaving me because I renounced Christianity, what can I do? What do you absolutely need to know if you’re starting a huge group project or business? How do I know that I don’t have an unhealthy addiction to philosophy?
Also includes: everybody is full of shit, feeding the faith virus, there are no rules, the cost of changing minds, enabling the dead, the cult of “friendship,” and crushing hope under the boot of empirical evidence.
The value of extended family when you have children, friendships post-children, the against me argument, barriers to living with virtue, relationships are viewed as most important than ideology, intolerant ideas, the state only exists because people believe in it, you don't need to commit violence to do evil, the importance of honesty, and libertarianism as a hobby.
How to escape the shadows of your past and find the future of your dreams. Includes: free will, moral responsibility, the photocopier of history, false forgiveness and the acceptance of rage.
Stefan Molyneux attacks feminism, defends rape culture, praises male micro-aggressions, verbally defiles single mothers and promotes violence worldwide at the first International Conference on Men's Issues on June 28th, 2014.
Should you always be honest? I was always and I'm still called naive. Should we keep our nativity, should we differentiate between "healthy" and "unhealthy" nativity? Does your daughter have or has she ever had imaginary friends? Is human intimacy dead or at least close to being so?
Having a family vs. having a career? Is Christianity the initiation of the use of force? Have you ever told your daughter about your mother and why she's not in your life? Is it inevitable for parents to scar their children?
I just broke up with my boyfriend and time is running out for me to have children, how do I find a quality man? Is it possible for a healthy marriage to evolve from a relationship that moved too quickly in the beginning? Also includes: taking responsibility, being right instead of pregnant, feelings as ammunition and sexual power or death.
The real truth behind one of the most controversial, charismatic and popular rebels of the twentieth century.
Why does the state do more harm than good? If we all use the public things provided by government, aren't we consenting to taxation? Can social progress be made without government? How do big businesses help the poor? Do they do a better job than the government?
I am constantly changing my mind on which career to pursue, how do I make a decision? Should somebody stay in a romantic relationship if they aren’t happy? What explains the public support of spanking? Should we encourage our children to wait for sex until marriage? What's it like to be a Libertarian in Canada?
Stefan Molyneux speaks with a camgirl about the dangers of being a sexworker, childhood origins and making informed decisions with the future in mind. How do you find a life balance when doing world changing work? I want to attend my sister’s wedding, but she invited my abusive mother, what do I do? Also includes, being sex positive, nice guys don’t marry crazy women and sentimentality as control.
Stefan Molyneux unpacks the truth behind the Walt Disney movie Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie. The film tells the story of a vengeful fairy, driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one person who can restore peace to their troubled land. But what story is really being told?
One of the bravest calls in the history of the show. A female listener calls in to discuss her domination and submission based romantic relationship, its dark origins and how she’s outgrown it, yet feels as if she cannot leave.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Paul Elam on the feminist death threats, attacks and opposition which has impacted the upcoming International Conference on Men's Issues in Detroit, Michigan on June 26-28th, 2014. To get tickets, go to avoiceformen.com
Stefan Molyneux discusses the various components of criticism and the best way to handle it.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with a listener about dissatisfaction with a long term relationship, male isolation in the face of female dysfunction, inability to express preferences and recovering from being financial exploited.
My unschooled teenage daughter is incredibly unmotivated, what do I do? I’m financially dependent and isolated as I cannot keep a job, how do I escape this destructive pattern? Includes: Unparenting, taking responsibility for parenting mistakes, the difference between children and adults, synthetic cannabis, real vs. imaginary paranoid and passive aggressive suicide threats.
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the unspoken truth about domestic violence, including: dating violence statistics, gender related statistical breakdowns, emergency room reports, perpetration, physiological aggression, chivalry, injuries and much much more. For a full reference of sources, go to: http://www.fdrurl.com/dvsources
How do I fend off the impact of stupid people around me? Where does my moral responsibility begin, and where does my parents' moral responsibility end? How does a quality woman find a quality relationship when good women are constantly passed up for manipulative estrogen based parasites?
Stefan Molyneux, philosopher and host of Freedomain Radio talks about the wide ranging effects of Domestic Violence especially as it relates to brain development in childhood. The Toronto DV 2014 Symposium was organized and hosted by Attila Vinczer.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. George Holden about "The First Real-Time Study of Parents Spanking Their Kids" and what can be done to stop it.
Is it possible to regain trust in a relationship after it has been broken? After leaving a relationship with a physically abusive woman, how do I know that future partners won’t repeat the same pattern?
Stefan Molyneux answers thirteen tough libertarian questions including: In a libertarian society, what can be done to help people in third world countries? What is the relationship between anarchy and capitalism? How would anarchy handle the issue of a violation of private property? How would anarchy prevent the emergence of a state??
Stefan Molyneux discusses the release of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, his exchange for five senior Taliban officials and the controversy around the latest in a series of questionable decisions by the Obama Administration.
How do you overcome the fear of rejection? What is the morality of accepting a pension after an eighteen year career in the military? How can one overcome the anxiety associated with big goals or dreams? Stefan Molyneux breaks down the myth of the independent soldier, why success is connection and leaving no one behind.
Stefan Molyneux unpacks the truth behind the Walt Disney animated movie Frozen. The film tells the story of a princess who sets off on an epic journey alongside a rugged mountain man, his loyal pet reindeer, and a hapless snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. But what story is really being told? What is the truth about the song Let It Go?
Avoiding estrogen based parasites, why parents don’t teach their children about predatory people, dating a Romanian sex cam girl, stealing from work to pay for her medical treatments, logic or emotion, all ya gotta do, paranoid people attack the world and negotiating with your inner critics.
Neutrality as cowardice, conflict avoidance, conversational bullying, the lie of human nature, ideological cue cards, resource overuse due to non-ownership, sin taking self-esteem hostage, accidental non-murderer, ending you DNA through shame, mutually assured dishonesty, playing the victim, craving isolation and the origin of name-based anxiety.
Maya Angelou was a widely regarded author and poet, known for her work in the civil rights movement and affiliation with both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.
Angelou is championed as overcoming significant life obstetrical, which she detailed in a series of seven autobiographies beginning with "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".
With an impressive list of supporters including Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and many more, what is the truth about America's favorite poetic moralist?
Instinctual anger, a self-protection conversation with rage, libertarian bailouts for abusers, laughing at self-destruction, is it necessary to experience anger, in praise of panic, living in a garage at 46 years old without any savings and addicted to helplessness.
An in-depth look at Elliot Rodger’s Isla Vista, California mass shooting, manifesto and the lead up to these tragic events. A timeline of the mass shooting, predictability of such events, police failures, early childhood experiences, divorce, paternal abandonment, physical insecurities, jealousy, peer hierarchies, female credulity, discovering sex, video game obsession, bullying, racism, lottery obsession, financial entitlement, his sick ideology and the day of retribution.
The rise of radical feminism, the connection of the personal/political, the female role in the cycle of violence, being born into domestic violence, opposing anti-male feminism and breaking the generational history of violence. Stefan Molyneux speaks with domestic violence advocate, activist and hero Erin Pizzey.
Stefan Molyneux speaks about the reality of the environment, growing up in cities and the fantasy of mother nature at the University of Toronto at the Liberty Now event.
Is it possible to have a good relationship with one parent, but not the other? Infection through dissociation and irritation. How do I know when I’m being overly self-critical? What parenting situations have tested Stefan’s resolve? The importance of saying no to your children and highly profitable human evil.
Pamela Anderson recently revealed a history of terrifying and brutal sexual abuse. Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio - the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world - breaks down the hidden reality of sexual abuse in society.
Stefan Molyneux and Karen Straughan aka. GirlWritesWhat discuss female responsibility avoidance, the female role in the cycle of violence, feminism as a government program and blame as relief plus helplessness. Misogyny. Patriarchy. Feminism. Oh my!
Is it objectively better to be in touch with your feelings? Should I tell my parents about my secret Girlfriend? How do I avoid the friend zone? Also includes, nature is disgusting, emotions as toxicity in a sick society, putting your penis on a leash, personality as destiny, born to a racist poison womb, an actual white knight and dodging stupid dicks while still avoiding the gay friend zone.
What happens if you question Global Warming or Climate Change? Is evidence that goes against the mainstream climate change narrative being suppressed for political reasons?
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff Radio Show and discusses why democracy is doomed to failure, a case for anarchism, the flaws of objectivism and a motivational speech for the unindoctrinated.
Afraid of being disliked, calling somebody disrespectful, obedience to bullshit, biochemically assaulted for curiosity, connecting to formally unsafe emotions, my mistress is pregnant and my wife doesn’t know.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff Show and discusses embarrassing attacks on Ayn Rand, academic thought as an oxymoron, taking away personal responsibility, mining historical prejudice, the politics of Aristotle and myths of the Great Depression.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Allen B. West about the Benghazi situation, lies from the Obama Administration which would have impacted the last presentational election and the corruption of the mainstream media to protect political interests.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff Radio Show and discusses genetics, environment, political ideologies and brain development. The productive combating against the greed of the majority, preventing worker exploitation, monopoly hypocrisy, crypto-currency, anger over male rape statistics, the NFL, subsidies and gay rights and the right side of history is wrong.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff Radio Show and discusses some shocking economic statistics. The debt war fought against the unborn, rampant unemployment, turning on the dependent classes, taking less than you’re worth, dampening the fires of envy, NSA inspired blackmail and the dangers of multiculturalism.
A female listener objects to Stefan’s recent estrogen based parasites show, Don’t Kill Your Conscience show criticism, the penalty is always death, government because hegemony, growing Freedomain Radio, being honest with friends, stop being supportive and a life of skepticism.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world, tackles 8 great philosophical questions considered unanswerable.
Avoiding heroism, social anxiety as asshole proximity disorder, isolation via entertainment, emotional blackmail from relatives, being objective about the subjective, self-paralysis, loving a determinist, an oil backed currency and conversational bullying.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Paul Craig Roberts the death of the constitutional American republic, what can be learned from the situation in Crimea and Ukraine, the United States showdown with Russia, the German response to Edward Snowden, the rise of the Wolfowitz doctrine and the failure of United States intelligence before 9/11.
The recent - How They Are Winning. How We Are Losing. - video elicited a very strong reaction from the YouTube audience. Stefan Molyneux speaks to a listener about his frustrations.
Jon Stewart remains shocked and appalled that Republicans cheer for their own team, and Democrats cheer for their own team.
Stefan Molyneux responds to criticisms of the Estrogen Based Parasites #killallmen show.
An engaged couple in the midst of an infidelity related crisis ask for help and a listener asks if it is selfish to participate in a dangerous sport against his families wishes.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Paul Elam on the existence of patriarchy, moral responsibility for women, the female role in the cycle of violence and the upcoming International Conference on Mens Issues in Detroit, Michigan on June 26-28th, 2014. To get tickets, go to: avoiceformen.com
The shocking facts behind the September 11 2012 Al Qaeda attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The Washington cover-up, the American arms sales to Islamic extremists, the deep history of the Arab Spring that turned to an American foreign policy winter of discontent and disaster.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Roger Aronoff on the recent findings of the Citizens' Commission on Benghazi, White House lies, the United States selling weapons to Libyan rebels, Muammar Gaddafi's desire to surrender, the possibility of Obama's impeachment, Hillary Clinton's involvement and the impact this could have on the next presidential election.
Funding science without taxation, sibling differences, escaping dissociation, living without sex, an explanation of concepts, overcoming tough competition and the dangers of free market basement bombs!
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Murray A. Straus about the prevalence, social causes and scientifically proven negative effects of spanking.
Stefan Molyneux discusses the recent and unexplained disabling of the Freedomain Radio YouTube channel.
Stefan Molyneux takes to the radio airwaves as the guest host of the Peter Schiff radio show to talk about Cliven Bundy, Donald Sterling, race and racism in America.
Stefan Molyneux reveals the hidden political and military power of government currencies, and shows how cryptocurrencies could be greatest revolution in human history.
Stefan Molyneux and Jeffrey Tucker talk about what has made war possible, who profits from war, the role public education plays in modern war, unintended consequences and feeling the pain from the drug of debt.
The state as an effect of the family, children are prisoners of war, why men are not portrayed as victims, guilt as fascism and saying no when there is no reciprocity.
A new study based on real-time audio recordings of parents practicing corporal punishment discovered that spanking was far more common than parents admit.
Stefan Molyneux and Jeffrey Tucker discuss Stefan's upcoming speech on how bitcoin could end war, the evils of fiat currency, the democratic nature of bitcoin, bitcoin as an economic safe-haven and what would happen if Stefan ruled the world.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr Elizabeth Gershoff about the latest science on physical punishment and spanking, parenting without spanking - and why it is so important!
Stefan Molyneux shares a recent message from a listener and discusses an important aspect of winning the battle against irrationality and evil.
Three great conversations with a big twist at the end. Bullshit Non-Apologies! Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding! Self-Defense Against Idiots and Help! My Ex-Girlfriend Is In The Attic!
Stefan Molyneux and David Seaman talk about making the present incomprehensible to the future, the elimination of fiat currency, using Bitcoin to end war, and why you can't buy votes with Bitcoin.
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids in Rio 2. Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, reviews the new animated feature from Sony.
Would you vote for Rand Paul? In a free society, would there be lots of corruption in the court system? What do you think about veiled attacks and insults?
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff Radio Show and discusses the gender pay gap, the mythology that surrounds working mothers, working vs. parenting and treating women as equals.
The confusion of isms, postage stamps as wanted posters, delivering ideas through art, saying no to idiots, finding balance in life, the cycle of intergenerational bullying and the photocopier of history.
Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy - of Bundy Ranch - wins in his standoff with the federal Bureau of Land Management when Sen. Harry Reid's corruption is exposed. Surprise surprise, it's not about the endangered tortoises.
Stefan Molyneux: The government is protecting the tortoises by exploding nuclear bombs over Nevada. Interviewed by Press For Truth.
Potential moral responsibility, conditional love, history is not an excuse, women are good, men are bad, terror breeds excellence, risk vs. safety, the worship of heroes who excuse inaction, the price for slaughtering a million plus people, risky behavior and escaping toxicity.
Nevada Rancher Cliven Bundy is locked in a standoff with the federal Bureau of Land Management over illegal cattle grazing, endangered tortoises and property rights.
A very important look at the relationship between personal integrity, moral theories and the ad hominem fallacy.
The challenge of long-distance relationships, knowing your emotional age vs. physical age, the conspiracy to keep a straight face, we deserve to be ruled, the forgiveness trap and the value of shame in changing the world.
Clear ethics require action, the end of flagpole scenarios, nonexistent parental bonds, universally preferable behavior, defining self-ownership and avoiding responsibility through bad philosophy.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Darcia Narvaez about youth life outcomes, breastfeeding vs. formula, child isolation, the positive effect of multiple caregivers, the benefits of touch, epigenetics and the development of stress responses.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with a female listener about online dating and examines several dating profiles to highlight important information which has been hidden in plain sight.
A couple struggling to express their emotions, the danger of not taking responsibility, criticism of the Estrogen Based Parasites show, a military veteran with two children almost drinks himself to death and asks for help.
Stefan Molyneux speaks about addiction and the war on drugs at the World Affairs Conference at Upper Canada College on February 4, 2014.
A must listen show. Generational male exploitation, not paying for sex, hypergamy games, the demonization of male sexuality and #killallmen.
Stefan Molyneux is interviewed by Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change on Bitcoin, Internet Freedom and Liberation at the Texas Bitcoin Conference.
A reading of the article, "Paul Craig Roberts on Crimea, US Foreign Policy and the Transformation of Mainstream Media by Harrison Samphir. Mr. Samphir can be reached on twitter @HarrySamphir and is a contributor at Truth-out.org.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Paul Craig Roberts about the Crimean Crisis, the Ukraine political situation and the growing conflict between Russia, the European Union and the United States.
Banning Bitcoin, the morality of casual sex, a lifetime of bad choices, talking to your son about his inherited dysfunction and a conversation with a pick-up artist.
Looking back at the George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin situation including: the importance of the law, teaching kids to confront people who are following you, Trayvon Martin's use of illicit substances, defining racism, racial profiling based on statistics and if you aren't black you just won't understand.
Introducing anarchism; anarcho-communism and the womb; overcoming toxicity to be a good father; breaking down secular morality and the origin of sexual fetishism.
Global government debt has reached over one hundred trillion dollars. But where has all of that money really gone? There will be no economic recovery. Prepare yourself accordingly.
Stefan Molyneux responds to the recent article Sorry Libertarian Anarchists, Capitalism Requires Government by Harry Binswanger.
How would a free society prevent slavery? What are your thoughts about the use of swear words around children? What could be done under an anarchistic system if some psycho is torturing animals?
Strong emotional reaction to The Bad Philosophy Show; a table full of discontented ghosts; absent fathers are not fathers; reaching your potential; justifying insignificance; overcoming anger and choosing imaginary friends over your romantic partner.
A strong fear of death; feminism made me an alcoholic; drunk driving,; the risk of being a stay at home parent; the earth is pear shaped; faith vs. philosophy; crying as a strategy and living for the future instead of the past.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with legendary investor Jim Rogers about the future of the world economy, the coming economic shift and how to prepare for the future.
Stefan Molyneux and Jeffrey Tucker talk overcoming Cancer, loving McDonalds, eating cheesecake, Justin Bieber hatred, intellectual property and frozen creativity at the Texas Bitcoin Conference.
The state of Freedomain Radio, yearning for revenge, avoiding legitimate suffering, are confrontations necessary before ending relationships, breaking the cycle of addiction and changing bad behavior in a marriage.
Stefan's daughter Isabella joins the show to talk about bad philosophy and comments on the various calls. Topics include: moral responsibility, self-defense and dysfunction, the pros and cons of regret, environmentalism in a free society and ambition is social.
Transparent government evil, the strength of failure in the bitcoin economy, being an informed consumer when storing your money, drug legalization, the failure of prohibition and the war against men. David Knight interviews Stefan Molyneux on the Infowars Nightly News.
What does psychological research reveal about people's perception of money and value? What mental barriers do Bitcoin adoptees need to overcome to help others welcome the new paradigm? Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, brings the latest scientific insights into the psychology of money and value to bear on the challenges of evangelizing Bitcoin to the masses!
Stefan Molyneux and Alex Jones discuss the future of human freedom, the global awakening to tyranny thanks in large part to independent and alternative media sources, and what the future holds in store for true libertarians.
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was abandoned by his father and was suicidal for many years? Do you know the hidden story behind how Lincoln became president? What is the truth about Abraham Lincoln?
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More money flows through the family courts, and into the hands of courthouse insiders, than in all other court systems in America combined. DivorceCorp looks at the business of divorce and business is booming.
Fight, flight or freeze, in-laws from hell, allegiance to the past over of the future, you cannot isolate yourself, there is no lock on the door, warding off the reality of unreality, trapping people in debt through college, theory vs. practice and the opportunity cost of getting a degree.
Allowing bigots to expose themselves, overcoming a strong emotional response to negative feedback, there are people in my head, being inconvenient to toxic people, overcoming the hostility of boredom and arm wrestling a statue.
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the hidden meanings and unspoken history behind the Netflix series House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey.
Stefan Molyneux and Andreas Antonopoulos discuss the fall of Mt. Gox, the greatly exaggerated death of Bitcoin, the joy of failure within the Bitcoin economy, the incredible opportunity Bitcoin provides those without access to the modern banking system, and the difference between Bitcoin and the Federal Reserve System and fiat currencies worldwide.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Paul Craig Roberts about the violent protests in Ukraine, evidence that the United States is fueling the conflict with taxpayer dollars and the dangerous game that is being played in the attempt to install military and missile bases on the Russian border.
What is going on in the Ukraine? Just another hapless herd of tax cattle being paid, poked and punished by the USA and USSR in yet another round of superpower hell-chess brinksmanship.
Clinging to childhood and refusing adulthood, losing time through life stagnation, if parents do not want their children to grow up, you are judged by the company you keep, personality tests, the toxic hazard of avoiding responsibility, self-responsibility, teaching a starving man to fish, the failure of non-violent communication, the zeitgeist movement, Peter Joseph voicing his unmet needs by calling Stefan a douchebag.
Stefan Molyneux discusses acting on emotions, staying away from people who push the pain button and offers suggestions on how empathy can be further developed in adulthood.
Stefan Molyneux uncovers the obscured and barbaric history of Slavery to unearth important lessons that can and will shape the future. What is the truth about slavery?
Is it possible to never lie? Participating in corrupt systems, thought crimes, political and religious indoctrination, giving up on the world, achieving success in entrepreneurship, the material benefits of attractiveness and the parent who got away.
Stefan Molyneux reviews the award winning film Captain Phillips and examines the reality of the Somali pirate hijackings.
Stefan Molyneux responds to the recent article - Marx Was Right: Five Surprising Ways Karl Marx Predicted 2014 by Sean Mcelwee from Rolling Stone.
Stefan Molyneux responds to a listener question regarding his recent The Greatest Gift in the Entire Universe podcast.
Rebounding from Cancer, pretty people as drug dealers, self-help victim paralyzation, familial pressures of leaving the Mormon church, deciphering motives of fictional characters, sexual consent in a free society and dealing with parent-toddler challenges.
I've been working the same job now for four years, no promotion or raises. I've noticed recently that I'm very apathetic towards my job. So the question is how do I deal with work apathy? Is this job salvageable or do I have to start fresh?
Withdrawing from life in protect, desire to expose your abusers, prejudice against children, sympathy is sunlight to the vampires of statism, libertarian academic hypocrisy, unwinding the property violations of history and negotiation as the cure for coercion.
Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio unpacks the truth behind the full-length theatrical LEGO adventure.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show, and talks about executive orders, why the government does not care about you, Ron Paul vs. Rand Paul, not giving up and much more.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show, and talks about executive orders, why the government does not care about you, Ron Paul vs. Rand Paul, not giving up and much more.
Responsibility in fixing the parent-child relationship, sibling hostility, a bubble-wrapped childhood, supporting a friend with serious mental issues, the reincarnation of Paul Walker, the contagiousness of crazy, how have men been doing in the last twenty years, saving sibling from an abusive household and an awful introduction to humanity.
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Keith Moon, Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, John Belushi and Cory Monteith. All died an early death due to their addictions. What is the origin and truth about drug addiction?
Self-motivated learning, the morality of wage labor, the personal growth cost-benefit analysis, knowing the difference between danger and safety, love and abuse cannot coexist, vulnerability around evil is self-abuse, dating outside your culture, a conversation with a listeners penis, history as a catalogue of competing crimes and living your values.
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League - NFL - and will be watched by over one hundred million people this year. What is the truth about the Super Bowl?
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Lawrence Reed about the problems with Obamacare and the future of heath care in the United States.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show, and talks about minimum wage, American poverty, Left-wing comedians, getting out of low income prisons, and takes calls from listeners.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses some of the challenges and opportunities of life without a father.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show and discusses the minimum wage, greedy employers, the language as a shield against moral reality, NSA spying, consequentialism, Justin Bieber and The Zeitgeist Movement.
I would die for you, but I wwill not even listen to you, unconscious manipulation, the value of emotional connection, the universality of the non-aggression principle, escaping the horror of sexual abuse through assigning moral responsibility, defining empathy, and what to do as a parent when child does not want to do something that needs to be done.
Speaking the language of dysfunction, passing legislation to ban child abuse, humans being descended from extraterrestrials, empathy in communicating shocking topics, good needs evil, intrinsic value, sustainable living, free stuff for idiots and working through relationship anxiety before making a big commitment.
Justin Bieber was recently charged with drunken driving and resisting arrest after police saw the pop star street racing... but what is the real story behind the story?
Stefan Molyneux answers listener questions about property rights, homesteading and who owns the United States of America.
Child as human shield against spouse, how people feel about you being successful, undermining the success of others, celebrating birthdays, having empathy for your romantic partner, dating somebody twice your age, self-protection in dating and the moving goalposts of those who argue the validity of religion.
You do not fear social interactions, you fear the consequences, underachievement self-replicates, the antidote of anger, self-erasure, the gift of existence, refusing to fake death, philosophy as lie detector, therapist deal breakers, having standards for friendship and the world is built on crushed souls.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show and discusses he trail of bodies that litter the history of probation, the selective enforcement in the war on drugs, the cure to racial disparities, an examination of historical philosophers and starting from first principles.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show and discusses little known Martin Luther King, Jr. facts, the dunning kruger effect aggressive about incompetence, the rationality of property rights, progressing to a free society and much much more.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pastor, activist and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. What is the truth about Martin Luther King, Jr? - Sources: fdrurl.com/mlk -
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Stefan Molyneux and David Seaman discuss the revolutionary nature of bitcoin, the power that crypto-currencies place back in the hands of the people, the problem of the commons, cheap health care without government intervention and the scourge of prohibition.
Stefan Molyneux and Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist, discuss breaking free from religion, the social costs of accepting atheism, the predatory targeting of the young, religion as child abuse, the worship of ignorance, the benefits of religion and advice to religious parents.
Stefan Molyneux and Stephan Kinsella speak with a student about the foundation of Libertarian Ethics.
Stefan Molyneux responds to the criticisms of his podcast on the dangers of dating a single mom.
Getting power through emotional unavailability, the damning of sexuality, pleasure and punishment, addicted to physical possessions, the morality of a non-aggressive military job, a dream analysis based on self-censorship, investing in human capital, escaping isolation and the journey towards happiness.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Robbyn Peters Bennett on the family tradition of violence, the negative impact of corporal punishment and moving forward towards a more peaceful world.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Jeffrey Tucker and Alexander McCobin about the road forward in the midst of a failing state and the rise of libertarianism.
The end of the United States, the celebration of conformity, fear of going against the tribe, public speaking anxiety, demanding respect, a child support commission, extreme pornography, sexual inappropriateness, visibility as danger, turning on the dependent classes, finding people who can provide value and how to get your dream job!
Bitcoin has several persistent myths about it that just refuse to die. Stefan Molyneux and Erik Voorhees dispel the myths and talk about the reality of the predominant cryptocurrency.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is embroiled in a political controversy over George Washington Bridge lane closures which morphed from a traffic nightmare into a major safety concern for Fort Lee, New Jersey... but what isn't being talked about?
Karl Heinrich Marx is known as a German philosopher, economist and revolutionary socialist. How did the man who railed against economic and sexual exploitation treat those around him? What is the truth about Karl Marx?
Two plus hours. One must listen call. An incredibly brave listener calls in to describe his experience of having a child with the wrong woman, the disastrous impact that its had on his life and explores what lead him to making the biggest mistake of his life.
Is poverty a choice? How do the rich and powerful keep the poor down? How do we help the poor? What is the truth about poverty?
The free market has no use for economists, shaming children into doing what you want, metaphors for taxation, a constructive use of anger, the fallacy of female intuition, moral quandaries in the workplace and avoiding economic martyrdom.
Stefan Molyneux returns to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Recorded on 1-6-2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Stefan Molyneux discusses accepting the negative aspects of equality, the choice of single motherhood and the insult of withholding moral responsibility from women for their actions and behavior.
Should I have my emotionally damaged ex-girlfriend move in with me? Knowing when you are healthy enough to help somebody, using somebody else to recreate your unprocessed history, getting your needs met, what if bitcoin is made illegal - and - Help, I can not stop yelling at my abusive mother!
Is the public sector "better" than the public sector? Stefan Molyneux responds to the assertion that "public beats private in almost every way".
A message to start the New Year, Bitcoin skepticism, defending Gandhi, photogenic bullshit artists, using virtue to cover for vice, Steven Pinker on parenting, Dr. Phil on family separation, the why cant you just let this go defense and the dangers of having a plan B.
A parenting intervention, the immersion of free market solutions in Detroit, dont be an asshole of the future, is Adam Kokesh a war criminal, Noam Chomsky and anarcho-syndicalism, feeling stuck about why you are stuck, I can not explain why I love my Mother and respect your elders dammit!
Why is near impossible to cut government spending? Appeals to sympathy, mainstream media propaganda and death threats. Why the truth doesn't matter in today's society.
Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated as a peaceful freedom fighter who led India to independence and inspired civil rights movements and freedom across the world. But what is the truth about Gandhi? Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/gandhi -
Stefan Molyneux responds to the article Dont Feed the Trolls, and Other Advice For Dealing With Libertarians by Emmett Rensin.
Stefan talks about his Christmas experiences past and present, philosophy is the DNA of personality, giving people power over you as a test, negotiation between the mind and body, giving empathetic people courage, relentless bullying, not wanting to wake up in the morning, looking for bullies everywhere, broken trust and cultural Judaism.
Santa Claus presents an interesting question to parents. What do I tell my children about Santa Claus? Will the story instill them with a sense of wonder? What will happen when they find out Santa is not real? Stefan Molyneux addresses this parenting challenge and discusses the impact of the Santa myth on children.
Is it better to be alone or to have friends you can get along with but don't really like? Does the internet make it harder for governments to control their people? Would extremely empathetic individuals be corrupted if placed in a position of power?
Noam Chomsky speaks with Stefan Molyneux about the race war of drug prohibition, the prison-industrial complex, the erosion of civil liberties under Barack Obama, moral inconsistencies within government, the removal of media gatekeepers and the reinforcement of societal norms through social ostracism.
Phil Robertson, a star of Duck Dynasty, has been suspended indefinitely after slamming gays in a recent magazine interview.
Dissociation and the healing powers of anger, showing up to do the work, unenforceable statist contract law, will Stefans daughter go to school, Canadian cell phone monopolies, making excuses for evil, what do parents owe their children and a discussion about the Walter Block debate.
Stefan Molyneux discusses the long terms effects of violating a child's property rights and the connection between property rights violations and pleasing those in positions of power.
Adam Kokesh and Stefan Molyneux debate the best way to end the tyranny of the state, advance the cause of freedom and increase human liberty. Political Action, Civil Disobedience or Peaceful Parenting: Which is the best method?
The recent Paul Walker video controversy, if you do not have sex or masturbate... I will pay for your college education, preparing children for adult sexuality, guarding how your children respect you, lacking social skills, overcoming depression through anger and the definitive answer to minimum wage subject.
Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Dan Edmunds to discuss skepticism of the DSM-5, failure to conform with society as mental illness, the damaging effects of pharmaceutical cocktails on children, autism spectrum disorders and much more.
Paul Walker, best known for his role in The Fast and the Furious movies, recently died in a car crash in California. He was 40 years old. What can be learned from his tragic death?
Stefan Molyneux joins The Alex Jones Show to discuss the future of human freedom, the minable resource known as white guilt and the positives of libertarian slander.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show and speaks with Mark Skousen on what to make the budget compromise in Congress, and why the new GDP measurement is actually a good idea. Gerald Celente, publisher of the Trends Journal, also joins the show to discuss the continued decline of the American empire.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show and speaks with Peter Boghossian on the basics of the Socratic Method. Stefan also discusses governmental responses to gold backed alternative currencies and the fundamentals of love.
Stefan Molyneux guest hosts the Peter Schiff radio show and speaks with Stephan Kinsella on Obamacare, the Apple vs. Samsung battle and intellectual property. Stefan also discusses Nelson Mandela and the morality of taking government money.
Nelson Mandela is portrayed in the mainstream media as a peace-loving anti-apartheid revolutionary and philanthropist. But what is the truth about Nelson Mandela? Correction - For decades, Mandela supported nationalization, but abandoned his plans after being informed of the negative effects they would likely engender.
Does spanking violate the non-aggression principle? Do parents have a right to spank their children? Walter Block and Stefan Molyneux debate whether spanking is compatible with libertarianism.
Intellectual academics hooked on the socialist drug of privilege, having an arsonist marry your daughter, intolerance of other viewpoints, talking to religious parents, the seen benefits and hidden costs of NASA funding, the use of psychedelics, the drug war and the externalization of blame for bad parenting.
Simon the Boxer, the point of abuse is isolation, having moral standards, the universally preferable behavior elevator pitch, leaving the dead behind in your search for happiness, empathy as a weakness in todays society, turning a negative into a positive, the hatred of men, the value of bitcoin, and evil as a confession of inadequacy.
What are the true costs of War? Stefan Molyneux speaks at the Students For Liberty Canadian Regional Conference at University of Toronto, St. Michael's College on November 16th, 2013.
War loving Christian hypocrisy, health is the result of healthy practices, loving friends vs. loving romantic partners, arguments from analogy, your history is an excuse for nothing, and the resource based economy as self-defense.
I want to help my handicapped friend, the value of a violence expert in a free society, finding motivation by discovering your lifes goal, why Stefan has dedicated his life to philosophy, why parental involvement is essential, the death of the mainstream media, restitution for immoral actions and putting yourself in a position to succeed.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, brings over 15 years of software and business entrepreneurial experience to the question: What is the true value of Bitcoin?
Stefan Molyneux reads a letter from a mother who had her son circumcised and now regrets the decision -- followed by a breakdown of the letter and an answer to her question.
The unintended consequences of historical decisions which have shaped the modern world. Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dan Carlin from Hardcore History.
Is bitcoin a bubble? Does gold have an intrinsic value? Is bitcoin a ponzi or pyramid scheme? Peter Schiff thinks so. Stefan Molyneux and Peter Schiff discuss Bitcoin vs. Gold and the future of money.
The threat of family disownment due to a boyfriend of a different religion, my wife does not respect me, the glorification of self-erasure through alcohol addiction and the value of intentions.
Stefan Molyneux discusses the recent Peter Boghossian hit-piece masquerading as journalism, "Bless atheists, for they have sinned" by Emma Teitel.
Stefan Molyneux breaks down the truth about breastfeeding including the functions and benefits, the infant formula controversy, politics, socio-demographic factors, common objections, facilitation and much more.
Participating in libertarian politics, Ron Paul turning people away from liberty, the value of self-ownership, objective price and the labor theory of value, defining spirituality, exceptions to universal rules, getting your balls back, pain of rejection and hours of blowjob/vagina jokes.
Does it matter that Bitcoins are backed by nothing? What happens when the power goes out?
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses the drivers and possible future of Bitcoin.
I think my friend is a psychopath, the origin of god, projecting your subconscious onto a higher power, introversion/extroversion explained, determinism, speaking to a computer, spiritual experiences and using smart drugs.
The House approved Republican legislation on Friday giving health insurers the option of extending plans through 2014 that would otherwise be canceled for not complying with Affordable Care Act standards.
A poll finds that 44 percent of MDs said they are not participating in the nation's new health-care plan. Another 33 percent say they're still not sure whether to become ObamaCare providers.
Raising a multilanguage child, a nonviolence contract among parents, anarcho-primitivism, the morals of advertising, zeitgeist movement nonsense, the looming intergenerational war, assholes promising something for nothing, the myth of the noble savage, homeschooling, a postpartum depression theory and speaking the language of abuse.
Is government necessary for space exploration? What is the relation between property rights and economic growth? Wouldnt there be monopolies in a free society?
The role of female beauty, hypogamy and voting patterns in the establishment of the modern state.
The consequences of speaking out against totalitarianism in North Korea, punished for helping dying people, talking anarchy to statists professors, commitment kills procrastination and concerns about losing connection to a sibling.
The states corruption of language, how do you deal with X in a free society, using self-defense against the government, unprocessed history destroying motivation, asking for a raise and we are all born assertive.
Americans who were recipients of government benefits now outnumber year-round full-time workers. The countdown to the collapse of this unsustainable system continues...
Stefan Molyneux and Paul Mladjenovic discuss the basics of investing including, the fundamentals of stock buying, dividends, starting with small amounts of money, how money grows over time, tax challenges and much much more.
Helping the free market, Obamacare as a test of the American people, the constitution as a warning label, expressing your preferences to your children, the insanity of communicating hell to children, forced into national service, the danger of falsehoods in your historical narrative, living by the rules you create and aiming to be remembered.
Stefan Molyneux and Peter Boghossian discuss the new book A Manual for Creating Atheists and the steps that can be taken to eradicate the faith virus.
Working in military surveillance, violating the non-aggression principle, parent/child communication, the consequences of withholding connection from children, self-erasure, questions not plugs, a human firehose, being assertive and escaping doublethink.
Overcoming the fear of failure, the replication of sadism, the anger antidote, giving away responsibility, sibling cruelty, dont wait for apologies, my girlfriend moved away, putting your all into relationships and stopping yourself from lying.
Russell Brand recently spoke with Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman about economic inequality, how voting doesn't change anything, political apathy and revolution. Stefan Molyneux doesn't think he went far enough. Let's continue that conversation.
Obamacare facts explained by Stefan Molyneux. A comprehensive look at the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and it's implementation.
People demanding respect when they don't deserve it, being spanked everyday, 'don't go there' voids in relationships, a rebirth dream analysis, utilitarianism, bitcoins success and how to become successful as stripper or philosopher.
Confronting voids in primary relationship, technology as an excuse to revisit communism, stop stealing my money to pay for your hobbies, how children experience the world, trying to hug ghosts, how not to overcome laziness, influencing behavior/owning results and connecting to your feelings to find ambition.
Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, discusses music, nutrition, politics and the future on the Marc Victor Radio Show.
Female morality, knowledge creates responsibility, failure to launch, who benefits from your failure, helping abused children, facts as authority, the subjectivity of price and the reality of win-win situations.
The state of the United Kingdom economy including government spending, budget deficits, interest on the debt, unfunded liabilities, public sector worker pensions, retirement savings, educational spending, health care costs, the death pathways, the myth of austerity, taxes, military spending, monetary policy, inflation, standard of living, income distribution, unemployment and mental health.
Parental responsibility, the difficulty in seeing victims as victimizers, change coming from within communities, historical philosophers, the mecosystem, respecting your elders, internal critics as external protectors, religious libertarians, sympathetic witnesses as the cure to evil and being weighed down by history.
Resource based economy non-answers, the origins of the zeitgeist movement in childhood, automation, fear of verbal aggression, being alive in your voice, hoarding, apologies as a way to shut you up, marriage and the biological origins of monogamy.
Stefan Molyneux and Veronique du Rugy discuss the government shutdown, the impending collapse of the system, how the election system guarantees that the difficult decisions won't be made, fear-mongering and the changes that are happening very quickly.
Stefan Molyneux discusses how long we have until the collapse of the dollar and outlines the scenario he sees unfolding when economic reality hits the United States.
Stefan Molyneux takes listener questions and discusses marrying somebody you have never met, seat belt safety, the falsehood of human beings being driven by only profit, the origin of learning disabilities, being judged by the company you keep, building a support system and dishonesty by omission.
Stefan Molyneux provides analysis on the recent "Zeitgeist Versus the Market" debate with Peter Joseph.