Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux | Podcasts 2500-2999

What are the effects of religious leaders convincing their members the end is near - possibly within their lifetime? Do Jehovah Witnesses and other religious organizations use propaganda to create prejudice against non-believers?

An in-depth look at the blockbuster movie "Jurassic World" with Stefan Molyneux. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, a new attraction is created to re-spark interest and goes horribly wrong!

Question 1: In a world overrun by a lack of self-knowledge who holds responsibility in ensuring people at high risk of mental illness seek treatment before they raise children? | Question 2: I think my self-doubt comes from the conclusion I reached recently that my parents are not intelligent. I believe that intelligence is genetic since I am a product of my parents I see myself as unintelligent also. If my success depends on my genetics, something which I have no control over then I believe somehow, that I am destined to lead an unhappy life. What are the origins of self-doubt? And how we can overcome negative beliefs? | Question 3: Does not having kids change what you ultimately look for in a partner? Is it now less about good parenting ability and more about enjoyment and self-development?

How did we get to where are today? How did we get to economic stagnation, the slow strangulation of liberties? How did we get to where we will be tomorrow, with economic collapse and the war of words of all against all? Here is a very rapid tour through the destruction of rationality.

Stefan Molyneux and Hank Pellissier discuss Intelligence including ways in which human intelligence can be decreased by chosen behavior. Why is the IQ of Ashkenazi Jews so high compared to the general population? What religious tradition has had a fascinating dysgenic impact on intelligence? Should college education be free? Hank Pellissier is a humanitarian writer, editor, speaker and producer, especially on futurist and transhumanist topics. He’s the author of several books including "Brighter Brains: 225 Ways to Elevate or Injure IQ" and "Why is the IQ of Ashkenazi Jews so High?"

It has been often said that war is the health of the state - but the argument could also be made that the reverse is more true: that the state is the health of war. In other words, that war - the greatest of all human evils - is impossible without the state. Article: http://www.fdrurl.com/warhealth

Question 1: How do you know when you're “done” with therapy? I escaped a fundamentalist religious cult and have a hard time being passionate about the next stage of my life - do you have any suggestions? | Question 2: A listener reads a letter detailing how his older son found the show and convinced his younger son from pursuing his military career. | Question 3: I'm currently a resident physician in Emergency Medicine. This profession requires deductive reasoning, a rational approach to problems, and critical thinking to successfully treat patients. However, it has become increasingly clear that a great number of people who share my profession do not seem to follow these aspects of thinking when it comes to other issues. Why do you think this occurs in people who have devoted their life to something that requires one to be logical and rational?

If there was a government which provided a standing military (only for defense) and a basic court of law - would you support such a government? Stefan Molyneux examines the myth of small government.

Question 1: I had a messy break-up with my girlfriend of 3 years - for both of us this was our first love. I fear that perhaps my research into Men's Rights has caused me to be hyper critical of her - can Men's Rights ruin loving relationships? | Question 2: My life feels like a ping-pong game between impatience and boredom. Whenever I have something to do, like working or visiting family, I get impatient and find myself yearning for alone time. Whenever I have some alone time, I find myself bored, unmotivated and yearning for something to do. How can I break this cycle of dissatisfaction and enjoy each of life's situations for what they are worth? | Question 3: What is our responsibility to our elders as adults?

On June 2, 2015, Obama signed into law the USA Freedom Act, which as an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection and Online Monitoring Act. What a delightful name! The USA Freedom Act!

Recently, the Department of Homeland Security decided to test the effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by conducting a series of undercover tests. The results were quite shocking. Investigators were able to smuggle mock explosive and banned weapons in 67 out of 70 attempts. That's a failure rate of 95 percent!

Amidst the media storm surrounding Hillary Clinton's presidential bid, Stefan Molyneux identifies the larger patterns within the Clinton Cash/Clinton Foundation controversy. Are the Clintons corrupt? What does their questionable behavior say about politics as a whole? Learn about the practice of selling power in this latest installment of True News.

Question 1: How can you demonstrate the power of psychology to someone who views it as nothing more than superstition - like believing in a deity? Isn't it true that to ‘outsiders,’ therapy and learning to trust your emotions is not that different from what religious people call faith? | Question 2: During the May 16th show, Judgment as Violence, you proposed several criticisms of the late Marshall Rosenberg's guidelines for achieving what he labeled, Nonviolent Communication, that I found to be quite troubling. I believe there are several logical errors in your explanation that concern me, but ignoring them, I have two main questions. Why is it that all communication must be seen as nonviolent? How can verbal abuse be nonviolent? |Question 3: Is it moral to have children when you're either physically and/or mentally ill?

An entertaining introductory look at capitalism, property rights, the redistribution of “wealth” and inequality within society. Private ownership of the means of production is the consistent application of property rights within society.

After 1½ years of fighting against the mutilation, Heather Hironimus was jailed after she fled to protect Chase Nebus-Hironimus from a court order demanding that he be circumcised. Jailed since May 14th for defying a judge's custody order and refusing to let her son be circumcised - Hironimus gave her consent - under duress - to the procedure wanted by the boy's dad, Dennis Nebus. Heather Hironimus is now charged with interference of custody, a third-degree felony, from her months of hiding with the boy in a local domestic violence shelter. | Stefan Molyneux speaks with Georganne Chapin from Intact America about the trends in circumcision, the myth of its medical necessity, the tragic Heather Hironimus case and what can be done to end this barbaric practice in the world today. | Georganne Chapin is the executive director of Intact America and the Secretary of Attorneys for the Rights of the Child. For more go to: http://www.intactamerica.org and https://www.facebook.com/intactamerica

Question 1: I am having difficulty understanding how we can remove the concept of the State from a society which practices the concept of property ownership. Aren't States, at least in the traditional sense of monarchs and limited republics, nothing more than one or a group of human property owners collectivizing their efforts to defend property from natural forces? | Question 2: My wife is the definition of a keeper, but I’ve completely friend-zoned her. Is just a friendship good enough for a long-lasting romantic relationship? Is such a relationship a good ground for raising healthy children? Or is there a way to reignite the feeling? | Question 3: My daughter recently turned four. I know that someday soon I will need to address the concept of government and all of the joys that come along with it: coercion and war. How do I introduce the state to my young daughter, without glorifying it or traumatizing her?

Male Privilege is a term for social, economic, and political advantages or rights that are made available to men solely on the basis of their sex. Feminists tend to believe that they are living under patriarchy - where men hold the power and women are unfairly exploited. Stefan Molyneux looks at the statistics and data in an attempt to answer the question - what is The Truth About Male Privilege? | Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/male-privilege

Why are people so hostile to the idea of a free society? Are people really angry about how roads will be hypothetically built centuries from now? Stefan Molyneux discusses the reality of unchosen positive obligations, the self-sacrifice of subsidy and the origin of hostility to voluntary interactions.

Criminology expert Dr. Kevin M. Beaver and Stefan Molyneux discuss the impact of parenting on child intelligence, the predictable capabilities of IQ, the evolutionary behavioral genetics of violent crime and possible explanations for the massive drop in criminality. Dr. Kevin M. Beaver is an expert on biosocial criminology, which explores the biological and environmental factors involved in crime and antisocial behavior.

Introduction: The Problem with Nature Documentaries | Question 1: In committed relationships, physical cheating is obviously a no-go, but other things like 'flirting with the opposite sex' can exist in a grey area. How can one rationally delineate boundaries in romantic relationships? | Question 2: Raising children with violence actually releases chemicals causing apoptotic cell death in the active areas of the brain during violent incidents, similar to forming a logic gate in a silicon structure of a computer. Isn’t this smoking gun evidence proving that one should follow the non-aggression principle? | Question 3: I am having trouble finding a definition of property that would explain ownership of finite things that are not products of a person's labor. The definition that I have heard provided by Stefan is "property is something that is created," and I agree with this statement, but I am not sure that it explains how something that was not produced by a person can be exclusively used by that person.

How is it possible to be positive and enthusiastic given all of the bad news around the world? Stefan Molyneux looks at some of the incredibly positive news and trends which show ways the world is getting better. Includes a look at: violent crime, assault, property crime, gun crime, violence against children, life expectancy, infant mortality and much much more!

Question 1: Is the subjective theory of value a valid claim? | Question 2: If your significant other begins to fail to meet your rational standards in a relationship, is it worth it to try to change them back? What is the best way to go about doing this and what level of responsibility do we have in imposing rational standards on the ones we care deeply about? Or - is this all too demanding/controlling?

George Washington was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States of America after winning the American Revolutionary War as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.Washington was first called "Father of his Country" three years after the beginning of the Revolutionary War – a status he earned not only for his military accomplishments, but also because of the numerous virtues he was perceived to possess as a human being.But within Washington's impeccable character, one quality stood out the most – a unique immunity to the corrupting effects of power, which stemmed from his selfless nature. "I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power," stated Robert Frost, "America's great poet-philosopher." After overthrowing the tyranny of the British Empire, Americans were unwilling to trust anyone with the power of a central government, yet in George Washington they saw a man who had transcended human fallibility. "Had he lived in the days of idolatry," the Pennsylvania Journal noted in 1777, Washington would have been "worshipped as a god."How could such a man ever abuse his power, let alone become a tyrant? Furthermore, if men like Washington exist and can be elected into power, perhaps the United States government would never follow in the footsteps of the hated British Empire.Does the mortal George Washington live up to his immortal legend? What is the Truth About George Washington?Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/george-washington

Question 1: Is Non-Violent Communication Universally Preferable Behavior? | Question 2: I am feeling stuck. It’s been about two years since my significant other left. We have two children, one who is an adult and on her own and one who lives with me. After finding you, I began to peaceful parent for the last year and a half. The problem I am having is determining what to do when my needs and my child’s needs are in conflict. I am trying to heal myself and prevent as much damage as I can to my child. How do I determine when the benefit of my long term well-being overrides her short term needs for her long term benefits?

David Letterman has been involved in the entertainment industry for over forty years and tends to be a very divisive figure. Some people loved the affable everyman who caustically poked holes in the facade of celebrity, while others found Letterman to be mean-spirited and aggressive. What isn’t up for debate is the sizable role he’s played within American culture over the course of multiple decades. Whether you’re a fan or not, everybody knows the name David Letterman and his sarcastic wit has left an imprint on generations of observers. A deeply private man, Letterman’s relationship with his own celebrity and success is as complicated as it is fascinating. At many points in his career it seemed the only thing Letterman feared more than outright failure were the consequences and pressure of his own achievements. For a man who often took the wind out of pompous, egotistical celebrities – who dared to take themselves too seriously – Letterman was a workaholic, nearly obsessed with achieving perfection in his performances, and left a trail of broken relationships in his wake. Subjective opinions abound, but what is The Truth About David Letterman? | Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/david-letterman

Question 1: My band is working with others musicians and interacting with a manager and label. What level of intimacy and connection should I have as a standard in order to achieve success? What is your experience of working with others in business? What made your business relationships successful? Do you have any advice and tips on working with others in business? | Question 2: What does it mean to "find yourself" and why is it so often associated with being attainable through travel and ‘getting lost?’ | Question 3: I’m a single father of a young daughter and am interested in dating again. While I know how to date I have no idea how to appropriately filter my daughter’s insight into my dating life - do you have any suggestions? I’m also concerned about the type of woman that would be interested in dating a single father. Does a single father have any chance of finding a ‘good woman’ when the single mothers in my extended social web seem to only find jerks?

Question 1: My wife wants to divorce me. Is it possible to save our marriage and if not - what should I do to minimize the damage to our son? | Question 2: Is it possible to morally serve in the military, and what should a person do if they have already enlisted? | Question 3: Are we going to see a Bolshevik like attempt in North America, where the race and class resentful left, unable to win the argument using evidence, use violence to get their way?

Is there a hidden story behind The Hobbit Trilogy and Lord of the Rings? Warning: Spoilers! In The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail - or all die.

Stefan Molyneux speaks with Dr. Gabor Maté about a wide range of topics including addiction, stress, empathy and childhood development. Dr. Maté has written several bestselling books including the award-winning In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction; When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress; and many more. For more information, go to: http://drgabormate.com/

Stefan Molyneux looks at the dismissive reaction of many atheists to “The Atheist's Burden of Proof” video and why it’s important to help people understand - what they simply don’t understand.

Question 1: I live in Baltimore and have experienced the rioting first hand. I question the Constitutionality of the curfew, but I am at the same time overjoyed at the curfew. I live in a beautiful but noisy section of town - normally lots of fights outside in the middle of the night. I’m surprised at how quickly I stepped off my principles to wallow in the short-term gratification of peace and quiet - and a decrease in the likelihood that there would be more property damage. Can you help me understand my ambivalence? | Question 2: How do I deal with the feeling of hopelessness and inferiority that I get from not being able to (directly) positively impact my own outcomes in spite of the fact that I have been able to help many others achieve what I desire? I want to be a good father for my son, and I don’t want him to grow up with this lack of agency as a role model. | Question 3: Many years ago there was a scene in an episode of Futurama where the human race goes extinct because they all chose sex robots that look exactly like celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, instead of dating each other and having children. While far-fetched years ago, it seems probable than within less than a decade there might be a thriving sex robot industry. So in the long run, how is marriage and human-to-human sexual relationships going to compete with sex robots?

It is very tempting to spend one’s anger and outrage on particular manifestations of an unjust system – but all that does is pretend that the rest of the system is somehow just. In magic, this is called “misdirection,” which is the art of drawing the attention of the audience away from the hand actually performing the trick. In the black magic of politics, this is called “the media.” When you cover the air horn blaring of the media circus, the true constellations of political power become immediately visible. Listen on and discover how we truly end police brutality! | Text and Sources: https://board.freedomainradio.com/topic/44069-articlevideopodcast-how-to-fight-police-brutality/

Question 1: Stefan presents varying evidence and statistics to make the claim that it is "best" for men to get married. Why does Stefan present overwhelming evidence of the benefits of marriage but discounts the risks to reach such a broad conclusion? |Question 2: What is masculinity? | Question 3: Freedomain Radio changed my mind about wanting to have children and being a stay-at-home mother – how do I find a great man to be my husband? What do great quality men look for in a woman?

Why Nazism Was Socialism and Why Socialism Is Totalitarian by George Reisman - read by Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio. | George Reisman is the author of Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics; and is the Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pepperdine University. For more from George Reisman, go to: http://www.capitalism.net | http://georgereismansblog.blogspot.com | https://twitter.com/GGReisman

Stefan Molyneux discusses "Why Nazism Was Socialism and Why Socialism Is Totalitarian" with George Reisman and the economic destruction of Adolf Hitler's totalitarian controlled Germany. | George Reisman is the author of Capitalism: A Treatise on Economics; and is the Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pepperdine University. For more from George Reisman, go to: http://www.capitalism.net | http://georgereismansblog.blogspot.com | https://twitter.com/GGReisman

On April 19, 2015, Freddie Gray, died as a result of injuries sustained while in the custody of the Baltimore Police Department. He was 25 years old. But the tragedies within this story began much much earlier - and continue, even after his early death. As Baltimore burned in the background and protestors rioted - criminal charges were filed against the six police officers who were believed to be involved in his death. Will the justice be served in a court of law - or are there more complicated elements involved in this tragic story which need to be addressed? What is the Truth About Freddie Gray?

Question 1: I am a twenty-three year old, homosexual black American male, living in a religious family household. Do you have any advice or suggestions as how to be honest with my family about my sexuality? | Question 2: I’m currently an entrepreneur, but have the chance to take over the established family business. I don’t think I can do both, and am conflicted about my choice – can family and business mix? | Question 3: What do you think of making it normal and completely above the table, for husbands to visit young prostitutes once their wife’s aging starts to show? | Question 4: Ever since I was young, I have had an irrational fear that everyone else is cocky, mean, and won’t like me - why am I terrified of people before I get to know them?

Stefan Molyneux dips into the YouTube comments to discuss discrimination, passive aggression, the use of universal principles in Philosophy, socialist economics, supply and demand, money corrupting government climate science, scare-mongering for the purpose of gaining political power and making somebody feel guilt.

In the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death in the hands of Baltimore Police - sections of Baltimore convulsed in riots, arson and looting. Stefan Molyneux looks at history, past decisions and their hidden impact - which have lead to serious frustrations within the black community.

Single Mothers are talked about in glowing terms for their hard-work, determination and fortitude - but what is the truth about single moms? | Motherhood has evolved quite a bit over the last fifty years: more women are having their children later in life - or in less traditional ways: before and outside marriage. Single motherhood has become so incredibly common that it is projected that soon - half of all children will live with a single mom at some point before the age of eighteen. | What kind of impact does single motherhood have on society? What impact does single motherhood have on children? Are Fathers important - and what impact does growing up in a fatherless home have? What is the Truth About Single Moms? | Sources: http://www.fdrurl.com/truth-about-single-moms | Transcript: http://www.fdrurl.com/single-moms-transcript

Question 1: What are the ethical and moral limitations of editing the human genome? Includes an impromptu minarchism vs. anarchism discussion. | Question 2: Universally Preferable Behaviour (UPB) Debate! | Question 3: What’s the best way of dealing with people who are being annoying? | Question 4: What are some good ways to spot a sociopath? Includes a lengthy back and forth conversation about warning signs and red flags to keep in mind. If you can think of more, please do email them to [email protected] and we’ll put together a massive list!

Question 1: How you address the stereotyping and hyper-sexualization of female characters in popular culture - in particular kids' video games - with your daughter? Also includes an in depth discussion of out of wedlock child birth, bad relationship choices, divorce, child custody disputes and how to break repetitive cycles of dysfunction. |Question 2: Do you think that you can “pay it forward” to the next generation and make the world a better place without having children?

Question 1: What is the secret to staying well-informed about what’s going on in the world - but also maintaining your sanity and avoiding depression? | Question 2: After bringing philosophy into my romantic life, my friendships, and my family relationships, I am struggling to bring philosophy into the career side of my life. What are the benefits of bringing philosophy in the space of making money? | Question 3: Where do Christianity and philosophy intersect? What goals and principles do we have in common and how might we relate to each other in a way that is mutually beneficial? | Question 4: I'm in my final year of college, studying for a Bachelor's in screenwriting, but I've completely lost my motivation and drive - how can I stop procrastinating and get the work done?

Makeup has been around for many centuries. When you look at the scientific evidence, it’s no wonder that over $40 billion dollars is spent on cosmetics each year. We are drawn to makeup because that it taps into our primal urge to find a young, healthy mate who will produce lots of kids so that we can pass on our genes. What is - The Truth About Makeup? | Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.fdrurl.com/donate

Stefan Molyneux and William Gairdner discuss the massive divide between liberals and conservatives - and why the two groups will never, ever agree.Dr. William Gairdner is a businessman, concerned citizen, and resident of Willowdale, Ontario. Following his career as a track and field athlete, Dr. Gairdner pursued academia and holds an M.A. in Linguistics, and M.A. in English Literature, and a Ph.D. in Literature from Stanford University. Dr. Gairdner is the author of 7 books and has been a major conservative voice in Canada, primarily through his popular books, The Trouble with Canada Still, The Trouble with Democracy, and The Trouble with the Family! Book List and Full Transcript: fdrurl.com/william-gairdner

Question 1: I’ve been involved in a love-triangle with myself and another man seeking the same woman. I no longer want to be involved in this kind of behavior, how do I hold myself to a higher standard of behavior in my romantic relationships? | Question 2: What is the right reason to become a parent? What would be the minimum requirements as far as personal qualities go to be able to responsibly make this choice? | Question 3: Is the donation model the best way to fund Freedomain Radio? Closing Conversation: The Walter Scott/Michael Slager shooting and important things to keep in mind.

Will further knowledge of the brain reveal consciousness and free will and morality to be superstitions? Will greater medical and scientific advancement reveal determinism to be true and the existence of free will and morality to be completely irrational?

In the middle of a massive drought, California braces for its first mandatory water reductions on urban consumption, which accounts for approximately ten percent of the state’s usage - but is that the REAL problem? Stefan Molyneux looks at the plethora of hidden causes of the California Water Crisis.

Officer Michael Slager pulled over Walter Scott in a routine South Carolina traffic stop - and the events which followed left Walter Scott dead and Officer Slager charged with murder and stripped of his badge. An incredibly shocking video was recorded by a witness, showing a struggle between the two men - ultimately ending with Officer Slager firing eight shots into Walter Scott's back. What has been the reaction to this situation? What facts do we know? Is this another Trayvon Martin or Michael Brown situation? Stefan Molyneux looks at the facts as they are known and shares an important message about this terrible situation.

Rolling Stone's “A Rape on Campus" story about the University of Virginia chapter of Phi Alpha Psi. Columbia University’s Mattress Girl Emma Sulkowicz. Lena Dunham on "Barry" in “Not That Kind of Girl.” The Duke Lacross case. Tawana Brawley. The NFL's Ray McDonald. What do all these cases have in common? It's time for a frank conversation about rape, false rape accusations, the damage this does to the true victims of rape - and how we can stop it!