Ep. 406 Evolution vs Simulation Theory
Adam Haman returns to help Bob navigate through yet another Twitter battle, this time on Darwin’s theory of evolution vs. simulation theory (i.e. the notion that we are all in a giant simulation). Lots of interesting fodder to make you think. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this conversation.…
Ep. 405 Sorry MAGA, the GDP Report Doesn’t Bode Well
Bob analyzes the GDP report for Trump’s 1st quarter, which was characterized by a surge in imports and private inventories, and a drop in government spending. Although the conventional discussion of these topics is confused, the fall in real GDP does indeed signify a weak economy. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:…
Ep. 404 How Would a Libertarian Society Handle Children’s Rights?
Adam Haman returns to discuss perhaps the most difficult problem in libertarian legal theory: the treatment of children. The discussion then spills over onto the treatment of animals and even AI. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: The YouTube version of this conversation. BMS 182 which laid out the trust approach. Bob (and Gene…
Ep. 403 How Would a Libertarian Society Handle Human Shields?
Bob covers some loose ends on the Douglas Murray / Dave Smith debate, then analyzes how a libertarian legal system would handle the thorny problem of human shields. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Bob’s journal article on libertarian law and military defense. Sam Harris interviews Douglas Murray on the JRE debate.…
Ep. 402 Against Heinlein: Peace, Not Violence, Settles Issues
Bob responds to a Heinlein quotation (from Starship Troopers) that claimed violence had settled more issues in history than any other factor. Bob relies on Mises and Jesus to argue the contrary. Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest: Jeremy Kauffman’s tweet that prompted this episode. Bob on why the AI won’t wipe…