Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.Metaphysical Laws1.Identity2.Causality3.Non-ContradictionTopic: Today's show is a personal exercise to help me let go of a long-standing resentment against comedian and political commentator Bill Maher.

Catallaxy describes a "self-organizing system of voluntary co-operation" -Friedrich Hayek

Topic: A doctoral candidate named John, who currently teaches in Hawaii, calls in to the after-show to discuss education as a self-organizing system. He references a TED Talk by Sugata Mitra and some interesting outcomes from the One Laptop Per Child project in Ethiopia.

Catallaxy describes a "self-organizing system of voluntary co-operation" -Friedrich Hayek

Topic: A doctoral candidate named John, who currently teaches in Hawaii, calls in to the after-show to discuss education as a self-organizing system. He references a TED Talk by Sugata Mitra and some interesting outcomes from the One Laptop Per Child project in Ethiopia.

Catallaxy describes a "self-organizing system of voluntary co-operation" -Friedrich HayekTopic: A doctoral candidate named John, who currently teaches in Hawaii, calls in to the after-show to discuss education as a self-organizing system. He references a TED Talk by Sugata Mitra and some interesting outcomes from the One Laptop Per Child project in Ethiopia.Excerpt: "We left the boxes in the village. Closed. Taped shut.

Topic: Mark Edge and Ian Freeman, the hosts of Free Talk Live, join Osborne, Cory and me for a discussion about punishments and rewards, and peaceful parenting. The primary question driving our conversation: do incentives work? But is that really the right question?

This is an edited version the 10-25-12 live show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.

Topic: Mark Edge and Ian Freeman, the hosts of Free Talk Live, join Osborne, Cory and me for a discussion about punishments and rewards, and peaceful parenting. The primary question driving our conversation: do incentives work? But is that really the right question?

This is an edited version the 10-25-12 live show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.

Topic: Mark Edge and Ian Freeman, the hosts of Free Talk Live, join Osborne, Cory and me for a discussion about punishments and rewards, and peaceful parenting. The primary question driving our conversation: do incentives work? But is that really the right question?This is an edited version the 10-25-12 live show. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.

Following the announcement in the New York Times that "A Faded Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesus’ Wife", the media was buzzing with speculation as to whether or not Jesus was married: " 'Proof' Jesus was married found on ancient papyrus..." said the Mail Online! But just how much proof - or rather 'proof' - was there? And did it matter anyway?

Following the announcement in the New York Times that "A Faded Piece of Papyrus Refers to Jesus’ Wife", the media was buzzing with speculation as to whether or not Jesus was married: " 'Proof' Jesus was married found on ancient papyrus..." said the Mail Online! But just how much proof - or rather 'proof' - was there? And did it matter anyway?

Some say it's rude not to introduce yourself. Others say introductions are awkward. So, if introductions are indeed your 'cup of tea', then sit back and listen to these few words about The Mind Renewed.

Some say it's rude not to introduce yourself. Others say introductions are awkward. So, if introductions are indeed your 'cup of tea', then sit back and listen to these few words about The Mind Renewed.

John Pilger describes the important part played by the Australian government in the spread of nuclear dangers, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard's ending of her party's long-standing ban on the sale of uranium, an essential ingredient of nuclear weapons.

Topic: Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss Nathaniel Branden's book, Breaking Free. Wes is currently doing on series on this book on Complete Liberty Podcast."Do you believe you're worthless? Ineffectual? Mediocre? Helpless?

Topic: Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss Nathaniel Branden's book, Breaking Free. Wes is currently doing on series on this book on Complete Liberty Podcast.

"Do you believe you're worthless? Ineffectual? Mediocre? Helpless? Nathaniel Branden, best selling author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem introduces a revolutionary method to show you how repressed feelings and forgotten past experiences may have shaped your current sense of self.

Topic: Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss Nathaniel Branden's book, Breaking Free. Wes is currently doing on series on this book on Complete Liberty Podcast.

"Do you believe you're worthless? Ineffectual? Mediocre? Helpless? Nathaniel Branden, best selling author of The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem introduces a revolutionary method to show you how repressed feelings and forgotten past experiences may have shaped your current sense of self.

Picture: Immanuel Kant and his shadow Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.Metaphysical Laws1.Identity2.Causality3.Non-ContradictionTopic: Wes Bertrand (Complete Liberty Podcast) joins me to discuss what he calls the fallacy to rule them all - the stolen concept."When modern philosophers declare that axi

Picture: Immanuel Kant and his shadow

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

Picture: Immanuel Kant and his shadow

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

John Pilger argues that Australian prime minister Julia Gillard's internationally praised attack on opposition leader Tony Abbott as anti-woman masked the consequences of her policies for vulnerable Australians, especially women and black Australians.

Picture: From school to self-education...and so much more

The show is on hiatus until the end of the month. In the meantime, here is an unreleased live show from a couple months ago.

Topics:
-Cognitive Bias
-Sidney Roc from Gaming and Liberty Podcast calls in to discuss behaviorism and gaming
-Cory and I discuss the difference between schooling and education
-Cory and I discuss our work frustrations
-Transitioning from school to self-education

Picture: From school to self-education...and so much moreThe show is on hiatus until the end of the month. In the meantime, here is an unreleased live show from a couple months ago.Topics:-Cognitive Bias-Sidney Roc from Gaming and Liberty Podcast calls in to discuss behaviorism and gaming-Cory and I discuss the difference between schooling and education -Cory and I discuss our work frustrations -Transitioning from school to self-educationThis is an edited version the 8-2-12 show After School (Sucks) Special.

Picture: From school to self-education...and so much more

The show is on hiatus until the end of the month. In the meantime, here is an unreleased live show from a couple months ago.

Topics:
-Cognitive Bias
-Sidney Roc from Gaming and Liberty Podcast calls in to discuss behaviorism and gaming
-Cory and I discuss the difference between schooling and education
-Cory and I discuss our work frustrations
-Transitioning from school to self-education

Update: I append to the end of this post an excerpt from chapter 5 of my 2005 book International Investment, Political Risk, and Dispute Resolution: A Practitioner’s Guide. *** An old (2005) Mises blog post, followed by an excerpt from a book, and a draft international law article I wrote years ago. The first post refers […]

John Pilger pays tribute to his friend, the Australian Aboriginal fighter for justice, Arthur Murray, an heroic figure almost unknown in the white society whose justice was denied him and his family.

Topic:
Cory, Osborne and I discuss a new documentary film about psychopathy, power and society...

"Every meaningful change starts with awareness. In our culture, we not only praise psychopaths in the highest positions of power, but in many cases, they became our role models. Challenge your beliefs! We have delved into the world of psychopaths and heroes and revealed something crucial about us." - I Am Fishead, documentary film

Topic:Cory, Osborne and I discuss a new documentary film about psychopathy, power and society..."Every meaningful change starts with awareness. In our culture, we not only praise psychopaths in the highest positions of power, but in many cases, they became our role models. Challenge your beliefs! We have delved into the world of psychopaths and heroes and revealed something crucial about us." - I Am Fishead, documentary filmAbout I Am Fishead: It is a well-known fact that our society is structured like a pyramid.

Topic:
Cory, Osborne and I discuss a new documentary film about psychopathy, power and society...

"Every meaningful change starts with awareness. In our culture, we not only praise psychopaths in the highest positions of power, but in many cases, they became our role models. Challenge your beliefs! We have delved into the world of psychopaths and heroes and revealed something crucial about us." - I Am Fishead, documentary film

Ambassador Chris Stevens: Servant to Evil: How Propaganda Works for Empire
By Eric Pottenger and Jeff Friesen
Special Report for Color Revolutions and Geopolitics
September 26, 2012

It is compassion and love that guides United States foreign policy in North Africa and the Middle East and there can be no doubt about it.

At least that has been the strange and wonderful idea sold to

Who is James Corbett, and what does he do? What are James’ Top 5 favorite Corbett Report podcasts? What is PTech and why is it important to 9/11 research? What is going on at Fukushima, …

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.Metaphysical Laws1.Identity2.Causality3.Non-ContradictionTopic: Activists Derrick J.

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

John Pilger reports that racial apartheid in South Africa was always reinforced by economic apartheid, which was never dismantled and is now a model for "free market" subjugation across the world.

It's good day for it.

Topics: This morning I discovered a new website: www.criticalthinking.org, the homepage of The Critical Thinking Community.

It's good day for it.Topics: This morning I discovered a new website: www.criticalthinking.org, the homepage of The Critical Thinking Community.There's been a lot of talk on the show lately about the connection between critical thinking and emotional intelligence. And after searching through the site, I discovered the work of an educational psychologist named Linda Elder.

It's good day for it.

Topics: This morning I discovered a new website: www.criticalthinking.org, the homepage of The Critical Thinking Community.

Topics: An expansion of of the conversation in show #160: Logic Saves Lives Part 3 - The Most Dangerous Superstition (With Larken Rose).

Topics: An expansion of of the conversation in show #160: Logic Saves Lives Part 3 - The Most Dangerous Superstition (With Larken Rose).Larken joined us to discuss his book, The Most Dangerous Superstition, and the logical fallacy called argumentum ad verecundiam (appeal to authority).

Topics: An expansion of of the conversation in show #160: Logic Saves Lives Part 3 - The Most Dangerous Superstition (With Larken Rose).

Topics: The authority of the constitution is one of my least favorite subjects, but we decided to give a listener almost 50 minutes to make his case.

This show is 2 selected clips from the 9-6-12 live show and the After School (Sucks) Special. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.

Topics: The authority of the constitution is one of my least favorite subjects, but we decided to give a listener almost 50 minutes to make his case.This show is 2 selected clips from the 9-6-12 live show and the After School (Sucks) Special.

Topics: The authority of the constitution is one of my least favorite subjects, but we decided to give a listener almost 50 minutes to make his case.

This show is 2 selected clips from the 9-6-12 live show and the After School (Sucks) Special. School Sucks is live on the Liberty Radio Network and UStream Thursdays at 10pm EST.

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.Metaphysical Laws1.Identity2.Causality3.Non-ContradictionTopic: Larken Rose joins us to discuss his book, The Most Dangerous Superstition, and t

Logic is about understanding reality in a non-contradictory way and how can we see things for what they are.

Metaphysical Laws
1.Identity
2.Causality
3.Non-Contradiction

Update: The Great Fiction: Property, Economy, Society, and the Politics of Decline (Second Expanded Edition, Mises Institute, 2021) is now available, including my updated Afterword [PDF]. Afterword to First Edition Professor Hoppe’s book  The Great Fiction: Property, Economy, Society, and the Politics of Decline was published today by Laissez Faire Books. More information available here. My Afterword is […]