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Lippincott Talk
by Josiah Lippincott
Josiah Lippincott covers politics, war, and culture in a serious and hopeful way. The goal: to stop the deceit.
Episodes
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Lippincott Talk Episode 26: AI and the Future
The political and economic importance of AI is immense. I argue that the question of how AI will be used and whether it will be placed under state-control is critically important. It is, in my view, an imperative that ordinary people get access to super-intelligence and that the government not...
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Episode 25: In Defense of Data Centers
I am hopeful for the high-tech future. Now is not the time for pessimism. It certainly is not the time for government-enforced hysterics.
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Lippincott Talk Episode 24: The Beirut Barracks Bombing of 1983
The Beirut barracks bombing of 1983 that killed 241 Americans is back in the news. The truth is that Ronald Reagan erred by sending American troops into harms way in a conflict that had no connection to our national defense. American Mid East policy has long been foolish.
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Lippincott Talk Episode 23: Where is the real capital of global communism?
On Monday, the State Department released a report entitled “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism.” The report alleges that Cuba is the epicenter of communism today, that Fidel Castro is the father of ideological third worldism, and that Cuba is the “connective tissue” between Moscow,...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 22: Against the AI Doomer Safetyist Tyranny
The ongoing freakout over AI upending society and taking all the jobs is, I believe, rooted in deeply flawed premises about human life. I think these arguments will lead to the justification of tyrannical “expert” rule in the manner of COVID. In this episode I address the essay by Gregory Conti…
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Lippincott Talk Episode 21: Why Michigan Energy Costs So Much and the Grid Keeps Failing
The state-granted public utilities in Michigan are a disaster. The legally-enforced formulas the big monopolies—DTE and Consumer’s Energy—use to justify rate increases to the Michigan Public Service Commission do not prioritize maintenance for lines like tree trimming. The result is constant...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 20: Trump v. Barbara
I think we need to put this legal loss in the proper context. Yes, SCOTUS voted to affirm birthright citizenship for illegals but it also was a close decision. Going forward, the most important task is to hone the fundamental argument and maintain a clear vision of what victory looks like. In my...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 19: The Meaning of Citizenship
I think citizenship should be built on explicit consent. We need to abandon the concept of birthright citizenship entirely.
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Lippincott Talk Episode 18: The Trump Iran Deal is Good
The text of the coming Iran deal has not been released but I support it regardless. In my view, diplomacy is better than war. Iran getting access to foreign investment is fine. It doesn’t mean we were “defeated” nor does it mean Iran “won.” I don’t think that framing is particularly useful here...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 17: The Strait of Hormuz Doesn't Matter
The pessimists constantly warn of “brittle” supply chains, our “vulnerable” economy, and fears of China’s industrial “dominance.” In reality, the American economy has never been more resilient than it is right now. The Strait of Hormuz closure has witnessed markets soaring to all time highs and…
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Lippincott Talk Episode 16: In Defense of Discipline
Spanking children is fine. In fact, it is more effective at deterring bad behavior than time-outs, deprivation, or lecturing—the tools of the so-called “gentle parents.” The simple reality is that every parent who ever physically restrains a child who is out of control, in imminent danger, or to...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 15: Nuke the Filibuster
Forcing members of Congress to vote legislation up or down is the best way for Republicans to make gains among voters. Keeping promises is a good electoral strategy. Trump’s ongoing popularity is a function of his success on immigration and law and order. Democrats, by contrast, have the opposite...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 14: Repeal the Property Tax
Property taxes raise the cost of housing for renters, new buyers, and present owners. Local governments that are funded by these levies are some of the most profligate and incompetent government entities in the country. Property taxes should be repealed.
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Lippincott Talk Episode 12: Republic Against Empire
In March, commentator Scott Greer wrote a piece “Keeping the Empire” that critiqued my understanding of foreign policy. Greer’s argument was serious and I have attempted to deliver a thoughtful response. In essence, I hold that the American regime was founded on the defense of the natural rights…
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My Marine Corps Service
On April 6th, I successfully defended my PhD dissertation To Match Slaughter With Greater Slaughter: FDR, the Pacific War, and the Birth of the New World Order. In this episode I describe the ways in which my time in the service shaped my thinking and guided me back to the question of justice and...
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Lippincott Talk Episode 10: A Grand Bargain With Iran?
Josiah Lippincott discusses the need for disengagement in the Middle East and why a deal with Iran will be in our interest. All power to the negotiators!
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Lippincott Talk Episode 9: The Economics of AI
Josiah Lippincott discusses why AI won't destroy the economy, why universal basic income is a bad idea, and reveals the connection between Marxist doctrine and anti-tech sentiment.
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Josiah Lippincott covers politics, war, and culture in a serious and hopeful way. The goal: to stop the deceit.
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Josiah Lippincott covers politics, war, and culture in a serious and hopeful way. The goal: to stop the deceit.
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