Is it possible that we’ve been snookered into believing in a nonsensical concept? Is it possible to “own” an idea? Stephan Kinsella walks us through copyright, patent, trademarks, and trade secrets from a libertarian perspective, and also considers the utilitarian arguments for intellectual property. Sponsor… Read More
Archives for June 2022
Ep. 2144 The Romantic Movement: Lessons for Libertarians? (Woods Singing Episode)
I talk about the ideas behind the nineteenth-century Romantic movement, as well as particular examples in music, architecture, and literature (.e.g., Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, the Gothic revival, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, for starters), and then draw a sad conclusion about what it all means for… Read More
Ep. 2143 Open Source: Voluntaryism in Action (Non-Depressing Episode)
What does it mean when coders tell you something is “open source”? My guess is that most people have no idea. But we should, because we could use a little positive news right about now, and the open source phenomenon is a powerful illustration of our… Read More
Ep. 2142 The Money Masters Are Screwing You
Tho Bishop discusses how he introduces the awful truth about money and the Federal Reserve to potentially sympathetic audiences that have never heard about it before. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from thousands of nonfiction books in… Read More
Ep. 2141 News Flash: Libertarians Find Some Backbone
A week after the Mises Caucus came to dominate the Libertarian Party, the messaging is already moving in the right direction. Sponsor Get your father what he actually wants this Father’s Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has a delicious $99 Dads Want Steaks package that includes… Read More
Ep. 2140 The State (and Culture) Against Blacks
Germinal G. Van returns to discuss the welfare state, cultural attitudes, and other factors undermining the living standards of American blacks. Sponsor BetterHelp offers professional counseling online at affordable prices. Get matched with your own licensed, professional therapist, to whom you can send a message… Read More
Ep. 2139 Aristotle on How to Live a Good Life
Is there such a thing as a good life? If so, what does it consist of? Aristotle wrote about this all the way back in the fourth century B.C., and I’m giving you an overview of his conclusions in this episode for all you wonderful… Read More
Ep. 2138 Black Culture and Generational Poverty
Germinal G. Van immigrated to the United States from the Ivory Coast in 2010, and at age 32 he is the author of an astonishing 23 books. From this unique vantage point he explores in his new book the various problems facing the black community,… Read More
Ep. 2137 Libertarians Take Control of Libertarian Party
Michael Heise of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus joins me today to discuss the clean sweep his libertarian caucus made at the recent Libertarian National Convention. Sponsor Get your father what he actually wants this Father’s Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has a delicious $99 Dads… Read More
How to Deal With Haters
I have some advice for those of you who find yourselves faced with haters. Not critics, mind you. Critics are fine. Constructive criticism can be helpful, and many critics are themselves accomplished people. Haters never are. And if you let them, they can suck away… Read More
