Ep. 358 Crossover: Are We Living in a Simulation?
Adam Haman returns to complain about the Drake Equation as well as Nick Bostrom’s argument that we are almost certainly living in a simulation. Bob provides amplification and devil’s advocate feedback. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this episode. The Haman Nature page. Bob’s July 2008 smarta$$ answer to…
Ep. 357 Keith Dixon Writes the Apostle Paul’s Journal
Keith, a fellow Hillsdale grad, joins Bob to discuss his new book, which is technically historical fiction but uses the New Testament accounts to construct Paul’s journal. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. The website for Paul’s Journal. Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 356 Crossover: Adam Haman on How Should Libertarians Think About Voting?
Adam Haman returns for another crossover, this time discussing Bob’s decision to write in “Jesus of Nazareth” for the presidential election. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this episode. Bob’s 2016 talk making the case against voting “strategically but immorally.” Adam Haman substack and podcast. Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Ep. 355 What They Didn’t Tell You About the Scopes Monkey Trial
The 1925 Scopes Trial ostensibly featured the triumph of science over fundamentalist religion. Bob gives some surprising facts that may change your assessment, including long excerpts from Clarence Darrow’s famous cross-examination of William Jennings Bryan. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The complete transcript of the 1925 Scopes trial. The History Channel…
Ep. 354 Keith Knight on FDR and Pearl Harbor
Keith Knight of the Libertarian Institute gives the uncomfortable facts about the US entry into World War 2. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this interview. Keith Knight’s article on atomic bombs and Pearl Harbor. Keith’s archive at the Libertarian Institute. Help support the Bob Murphy Show.