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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

I talk about why Taiwan is similar to JRR Tolkien's Hobbiton, and how Taiwan can save the world too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

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What is Libertarian Socialism? Is that a contradiction? I talk about history, how socialism became popular, and what Libertarian Socialism means to me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

I talk about what might have stopped China from developing the scientific method, and even brought innovation to a halt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

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? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support

What is scientism? Should we be worried about it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wandering-stoic/support