In this episode I talk about abductive reasoning vs inductive and deductive reasoning, and I present my argument for why it is unrealistic to think that Russian disinformation did not influence the 2016 election.

I talk about why Taiwan is similar to JRR Tolkien's Hobbiton, and how Taiwan can save the world too!

I talk about the foundation of morality, how we justify harm, what it means to be a hero, and where evil comes from. I argue for what I claim is the universal nature of morality, an objective moral foundation that is an emergent property of our brains.

What is Libertarian Socialism? Is that a contradiction? I talk about history, how socialism became popular, and what Libertarian Socialism means to me.

I address the current controversy around Elizabeth Warren's plan for how to pay for Medicare for All. I read from a few articles, but mostly read directly from Elizabeth Warren's plan, providing commentary and analysis on it as I go.

I talk about what might have stopped China from developing the scientific method, and even brought innovation to a halt.

In this episode I talk about the development of science from antiquity, and how far from being a product of Europe and Greek philosophy, China played a huge part in it.

What is political correctness? Is free speech under attack? Must we always walk on eggshells so we don't offend people? Or is there something more to it?

What is scientism? Should we be worried about it?

I talk about taxes, justification for a progressive tax rate, and dramatically cutting taxes for small businesses.