Economics. Libertarianism. Blockchain.: Recent Episodes
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This is a feed of audio content about economics, libertarianism and blockchain.
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Alex Merced discusses his OPINIONS on how a lot of recent debate is more a discussion of how language evolves than anything else.
Also, reminder to be better to each other, cause regardless of our differences, kindness is valuable.
Alex Merced discusses a round up of newer technologies that provide empowerment through decentralization.
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This is me reflecting on a Facebook post by Stephan Kinsella questioning whether entrepreneurial skill exists (the skill that some people are better predictors).
Political Parties, Caucuses, and the Problems with Scaling
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Alex Merced talks about opportunities in Decentralized Technology
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I comment on this episode of Vox's The Weeds Podcast https://megaphone.link/VMP1120369486
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Alex Merced reflects on a lot of idea...
- How movements are sparked out a feeling of being unheard, ignored and powerless
- How the political industry is quick to try to divert any movements effort and resources away from progress and towards their own ends
- Understanding of the root sentiment behind Black Lives Matter, Black Trans Lives Matter, The Tea Party and the Trump Movement all movements born out of a sizable minority sharing similar feeling of frustration that quickly got co-opted by the left or right wing political machines
- My particular high level of empathy for the trans community and the challenges they face.
My Thoughts on the 2020 Election Results
- What Could've happened
- What did happens
- What does it mean
- The Libertarian Party Results
- Why I love Ron Paul
- Optimism
I talk about how meaningless the word Capitalism means and why a working price mechanism is so important.
My Thoughts on 2016, 2020 and the Jorgenson/Cohen Libertarian Party Presidential Ticket
In this episode I discuss:
- Hate/Prejudice as a Mental Health Issue
- Policing, defunding and criminalization creep
- The structure of production and division of labor and ethics in producing/consuming culture
A brief sample of how i would talk to non-libertarians about what is a Libertarian in a world of progressives and conservatives.
After making a post to show appreciation for my family and friends in the Trans community on Transgender day of visibility, the response of several trolls has prompted me to elaborate on why this matters.
In this episode I discuss:
- What is Net Worth
- Imbalances of Political Power
- The relationship between Frequency and Magnitude
- Risk, Taxes and Inflation
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Many always discuss that Libertarianism can seem to be a “Pipeline” to more extreme ideologies. In this video I discuss my thoughts on the issue. Learn more at AlexMerced.com!
Gender, Language and Programming
Alex Merced elaborates on his metaphor as words in spoken language being similar to pointers in programming languages.
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An explanation of the Libertarian Intellectual Property Debate.
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In this episode I revisit the minimum wage a discuss some of the problems of the minimum wage people don’t talk about as often.
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In this episode I respond to a guest on the Ezra Klein Show. The guest, a philosopher, was arguing that businesses and families are also central planning and lead to power balances that need egalitarian considerations.
While this criticism of anti-government thought may seem persuasive on the surface it completely misunderstands the fundamental social criticism that libertarianism brings to the table. Libertarianism isn’t anti governance or authority but anti-violence. It’s this crucial point that egalitarians often misunderstand about libertarians and I explain in this podcast episode.
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I will be on near radio silence for the next several months and I wanted to make sure you guys know I’m not disappearing. Please listen to this audio clip where I explain the journey I’ll be on. I’ll still be around and accessible if you need my help, advice or encouragement but I will certainly be a lot more low key till January.
For those who’d like to help the best thing you can do is buy a copy of my book (TheLibertarianHeart.com), buy a T-shirt (Tshirt.libertarian101.com) or make a donation at Donate.AlexMerced.com
Either way I’ll be around, my story ain’t done quite yet.
Alex Merced reflects on how the Liberty movement will grow.
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In reflecting on the recent exchange between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders over healthcare Alex Merced explains the American healthcare system and the problems with it and where the solutions are that no one is discussing.
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After listening to an episode of “Getting Curious” with Jonathan Van Nies Alex discusses many of the modern social justice discourse and how when through through like anything else validated why consent, markets and community are the answer and government is not.
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Alex Merced discusses news in the bitcoin, blockchain and crypto world. Check out bitcoinblockchaincrypto.com for introductory videos and information.
Alex Merced interviews Libertarian Superstar Larry Sharpe about New York, the democratic debates and his upcoming project, The Sharpe Way.
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Was listening to Matt Yglesias talk about how the American System of Government is failed because it isn’t Majoritarian enough... of course this frustrated me and I had say a few words.
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In this episode I discuss the organizational governance of the Libertarian Party, overcriminalization and how it effects how people see law enforcement and vice versa, and discuss Justin Amash announcing his run for re-election as an independent.
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Alex Merced joins the crew of "Late Night Cipher with Tank, Smitty and Stacy" where they ask Alex about the value of the Libertarian Party, Prohibition, Welfare and Immigration.
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Alex Merced discusses the minimum wage after listening to a thoughtful discussion on A Priorism and empericism on the Robert Murphy Show.
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Alex Merced discusses news in the bitcoin, blockchain and crypto world. Check out bitcoinblockchaincrypto.com for introductory videos and information.
I wake up today on Independence Day to heat that Justin Amash has declared his independence from the GOP.
This is a bold move that hopefully will wake more people up from the division that centralized decision making and electoral politics creates and help them see how its effects on our income and expenses drives families and communities apart.
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Video: Alex Merced explains why you just can’t be a little bit socialist and how a little “reasonable” socialism always leads down a path towards “unreasonable” results.
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Alex Merced discusses news in the bitcoin, blockchain and crypto world. Check out bitcoinblockchaincrypto.com for introductory videos and information.
Alex Merced discusses his impression of the candidates for the 2020 presidential nomination from the democratic party and his thoughts on the issues discussed at the debate.
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Alex Merced discusses the reality of the student loan crisis, why it happened and the difference between bad solutions and good solutions.
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Alex Merced interviews Michael Heise of the Mises Caucus.
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Listen to Alex Merced discusses the politics of Love and Hate and why the #Libertarian message is more important today than ever.
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Alex Merced speaks at the 2019 LPMO convention
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2020 Presidential Candidate Forum at 2019 Libertarian Party of Missouri State Convention
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Alex Merced discusses why Tariffs are bad policy and should be avoided by looking at the Great Depression and the effect of the Smoot Hawley Tariffs. Learn more at AlexMerced.com and become a supporter at Patreon.com/AlexMerced
In this episode of the Alex a Merced Cast I reflect on economist Karl Smith’s recent appearance on Vox’s “The Weeds. I respond to the idea that capitalism is about full employment, low interest rates are good policy and regarding technologies effect on employment.
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After watching a few episodes of the amazing show, One Day at a Time, I had a realization when discussing prejudice and how race/class results in differences in criminal justice outcomes. I recorded my thoughts on how underlying the race/class discussion might be underpinned by a greater cultural bias towards consumers versus producers which also explains how many other conflicts are framed and play out in today’s society.
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What is Libertarianism and why it matters!
In 19 Minutes I discuss what is Libertarianism, the virtues of consent, the reality of inequality, the polarization of electoral politics, the corruption of centralized power and more!!!
A must lesson for friends who are still trying to understand why a libertarian voice in the conversation matters!
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Alex Merced discusses the state of Bitcoin, Blockchain and Crypto a why they are important!
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Alex Merced’s speech at 2019 Libertarians Party of Connecticut Convention
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I explore several thoughts:
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Social Division can often stem from historical disparities in education of wealth that often come from lack of market access due to the powerful using state protection of advantages over the powerless
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Overtime these divisions lead to disparities that result in long standing prejudices that take just as long to fix once market access is restored
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No social cohesion results in Division that leads to the desire to oppress one another, although too much social cohesion can lead people to being too willing to give up rights paving the way for tyrant later.
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Alex Merced discusses how regardless of your ideology growing government power makes electoral politics more consequential and more polarizing eroding everyone's desired outcomes for society.
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Alex Merced discusses the history and functioning of the Federal Reserve and the basics of monetary policy and central banking.
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Alex Merced discusses the history and function of the Department of Education.Become a supporter at Patreon.com/Alexmerced or donate.alexmerced.com
Alex Merced discusses different business cycle theories, what their prescriptions are and how they aren’t always mutually exclusive.
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Alex Merced discusses what are interest rates and why they matter. (The rate of interest will determine which investments are viable at any given point in time)
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Alex Merced discusses the history and implications of the Tennessee Valley Authority and similar government projects in todays political context.
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Alex Merced speaks as the keynote speaker at the Libertarian Party of Iowa 2019 Convention
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Vice Chair of the National Libertarian Party in the United State, Alex Merced discusses the libertarian mission and the purpose of the Libertarian Party.
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The Practical High Level Argument for Libertarianism, Moral argument to come later
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Alex Merced discusses how creating a more libertarian world means healing the wounds of mistrust that hold people back.
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Video: Alex Merced discusses the economic trends that have lead to whet feels like a disappearing middle class and a struggle for younger generations to stand on their own.
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Alex Merced discusses the importance of kindness, relationships and healing in promoting libertarian culture and ideas.
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Alex Merced explains what is lobbying, how it becomes a problem and what isn't a solution.
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Libertarian activist Alex Merced attempts to explain the basic ideas behind Keynesianism and Modern Monetary Theory to help people better understand the opposition to Free Markets and become better advocates for it.
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In my previous clips I’ve talked about money and monetary policy and in this one I talk about a little more about how people often view inflation and deflation to understand the nature of policy discussions and concerns.
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Alex Merced interviews Thomas Daniel Quiter about living with a disability, the government and what people don't realize in regards to policy and disabilities. A very thought provoking interview worth listening to!
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Alex Merced interviews Thomas Daniel Quiter about living with a disability, the government and what people don't realize in regards to policy and disabilities. A very thought provoking interview worth listening to!
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Alex Merced talks about the evolution of cultural and social norms in a free market and the problems with government management of culture and norms.
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Alex Merced explains the concept of Social Justice and the issues when using it to form policy.
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Alex Merced discusses the basics of the education issue. Learn more at AlexMerced.com and Libertarian101.com
Alex Merced discusses the aspects of the healthcare issue to help people understand the aspects of the healthcare debate particularly in the US Context.
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Alex Merced discusses the basics of foreign policy to help people understand the different policy tools, goals and perspectives.
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Alex discusses Rights and Privileges and why it matter what is considered a right vs a privilege.
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Government Lending programs divert resources, create disastrous price distortions and diverting of dreams and aspirations.
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Alex Merced discusses how the concept of politics goes beyond of government and the value of influence.
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Alex Merced discusses how the cost of living (food, housing, education, healthcare) can crowd out investment and consumption and how government policies can push up the cost of living.
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Alex Merced discusses the trade offs of democratic and market mechanisms for making societal decisions.
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Alex explains the different of explicit/formal orders from decentralized/spontaneous/emergent orders and how it relates to the Libertarian Perspective.
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Alex Merced discusses the idea of making change through expression or creating alternatives.
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a Alex Merced explains the concept of Monetary Policy, How economists think about it so people can have a better understanding of this important policy conversation.
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This is a classic episode from the first run of the Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto Podcast, Learn more at BitcoinBlochainCrypto.com
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Alex Merced discusses the ins and outs of government licensing, especially Occupational Licensing.
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Alex Merced discusses Government Debt and Deficits and despite what MMT proponents might say, do matter.
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In this 3 part series Alex Merced discusses blockchain, crypto, token and dApps and why they are important to a libertarian free market future.
Part 1 - What is blockchain Part 2 - What are Cryptocurrencies Part 3 - What are Tokens and dApps
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In this 3 part series Alex Merced discusses blockchain, crypto, token and dApps and why they are important to a libertarian free market future.
Part 1 - What is blockchain Part 2 - What are Cryptocurrencies Part 3 - What are Tokens and dApps
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In this 3 part series Alex Merced discusses blockchain, crypto, token and dApps and why they are important to a libertarian free market future.
Part 1 - What is blockchain Part 2 - What are Cryptocurrencies Part 3 - What are Tokens and dApps
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Alex Merced explains the discussion about Wealth/Income inequality and the differences between government and non-government causes, solutions and whether it’s a problem at all.
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Alex Merced discusses some of the good news for stellar.
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Alex Merced discusses the concept of land, labor and capital and a living wage and why it can often lead to misleading frustrations.
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Alex Merced explains the ins and outs of the corporate legal structure and why it gets a bad rap.
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Alex Merced explains self-ownership, non-aggression, voluntarism and decentralization.
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Alex Merced discusses the rally in WAVES in anticipation of the VOSTOK airdrop.
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Alex Merced, host of The AlexMercedCast, interviews Jake Dorsch, Co-author of Igniting Liberty and contributor to BeingLibertarian.com
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Alex Merced discusses the idea of prohibition and negative effects.
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Alex Merced discusses the idea of redistribution and social safety nets and the different between decentralized and centralized safety nets.
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Alex Merced with a brief update on the crypto world.
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Alex Merced discusses the basic ideas regarding regulations to help anyone better participate in discussions around regulations.
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Alex Merced discusses the basic ideas regarding taxation to help anyone better participate in discussions around taxes.
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Alex Merced discussed the end of Amazon in New York
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Alex Merced describes what money is, what makes good money, and addresses the criticisms of money.
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Alex Merced discusses the economics of monopolies and the libertarian take on them.
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Alex Merced discusses the case for property rights and free exchange. Learn more at AlexMerced.com, Libertarian101.com andLearnEconomicsNow.com
Alex Merced discusses the case for property rights and free exchange. Learn more at AlexMerced.com, Libertarian101.com andLearnEconomicsNow.com