Ep103: Thomas Hobbes — Who Protects Us from the Protectors?

from Oldmate and Josh, The Podcast Hosted by Oldmate and Josh

Give someone enough power to keep everyone under control. Then hope they’re lovely. This week, Oldmate and Josh unpack Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan: why frightened people surrender freedom for safety, why cooperation gets difficult when nobody trusts anyone, and why “someone needs to take charge” comes with some fairly significant terms and conditions. From everyday rules to government power, we explore a centuries-old argument that still turns up whenever someone promises to restore order. How much control makes society possible—and when does the solution become another problem? How do we build something strong enough to protect us without building something we eventually need protection from? Follow, listen, and tell us where you’d draw the line: Website: oldmateandjosh.com Instagram: @oldmateandjosh All listening links: Listen and follow Spotify: Oldmate and Josh, The Podcast Apple Podcasts: Oldmate and Josh, The Podcast Music by Pity Lips.