Libertarians talk Psychology
Factors that lead to the corruption of science (ep 350)
Taking psychology as an example, we discuss the corruption of science and the advice that people should follow the evidence rather than the scientists.
We talk about how the left has taken over the colleges and with that comes a tendency to rely on subjectivity and feeling.
Other factors include group decision making where the minority group has no voice, secrecy, censorship, and the absence of critical thinking.
These factors lead to low integrity and the lack of wisdom in group and individual direction.
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TARRIF TAXES, EXCEPT CANADA! (ep 349)
Before the invention of the IRS our country depended on tariffs to fund the government. And it kind of worked, without punishing trade too much.
But the Ron Paul Liberty Report recently quoted the Wall Street Journal, pointing out that tariffs are basically paid for by consuming tax payers. In other words it is a way to tax the population without passing new tax legislation!
Also, Canada is objecting to tariffs being used to bully them into compliance with unrelated issues.
Has old age caught up with Trump?
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Reasons Socialism can Never Work (ep 348)
Pure Socialism can never work properly in human relationships because it violates to basic principles of human nature.
First of all, it confuses who gets reinforced for what and by whom.
Secondly, it locates power away from the individual and puts it in the hands of a third-party.
Prosperous arrangements of humans dictate that these two principles must be honored. Socialism distorts these conditions and leads to lower productivity and innovation.
We discuss these ideas and talk about differences between capitalism and socialism.
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Are We Socialists Yet? (ep 347)
The Milton Freeman interview by Phil Donahue may reveal the best brief distinction between free market and socialist systems.
But first, are we so far along that we are now a socialist country? No, if you can believe the rankings in the index of economic freedom. But we certainly have plenty of items to clean up. These include the military and medical complexes.
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Milton Friedman on The Donahue Show - Full Interview - "What is Greed?"
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The Importance of Understanding Fanaticism (ep 346)
What happens when political beliefs become more than ideas—and turn into fanaticism?In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the psychology of fanaticism and why understanding it is essential for anyone trying to make sense of political conflict. We examine the forces that can drive individuals into crowds, tribes, and ideological movements, and how emotional attachment to political beliefs can shape perception, behavior, and judgment.For Libertarians, understanding fanaticism can provide valuable insight into political disputes and the psychological pathology that can develop within crowds. Rather than simply dismissing political opponents, understanding the psychology behind fanaticism may he...
When Should We Forgive? (ep 345)
A priest will often award forgiveness after a confession, repentance, and restitution.
This is an important triple concept even outside of religion, and it is not discussed enough. The philosophy applies to individuals, groups, businesses, and even government authorities guarding the marketplace.
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You Can't Just Forgive Someone! | The Complexity of Forgiveness (Jordan Peterson)
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Why Most Group Decisions Are Wrong | Groupthink, Psychology & Libertarianism (ep 344)
Why do groups so often make bad decisions, even when they are filled with intelligent people?In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the psychology behind poor group decision-making. From groupthink and conformity to social pressure, authority bias, and the suppression of dissent, we discuss why crowds frequently arrive at conclusions that individuals might reject on their own.Drawing from psychology, economics, history, and libertarian philosophy, we examine how decentralized thinking, open debate, and individual responsibility can produce better outcomes than centralized consensus. We also look at real-world examples where group decisions led to costly mistakes and discuss...
What are the Most Socialist Countries? (ep 343)
Given a definition of socialism, the goal seems to be equity, but the popular dialogue seems to be fairness and affordability.
The index of economic freedom seems to show the general population is best in the most free marketplace, for both the richest and for the poorest. This means neglecting the gap between the richest and the poorest.
Dave Smith emphasizes the bloody price that often goes along with communism and socialism. Milton Friedman promotes the basic necessary functions of any government.
The index of economic freedom rates various countries upon freedom. This is...
Why the Rise in Socialism? (ep 342)
We listen to Victor Davis Hanson describe the rise in Socialism and the characteristics that are associated with that theme. Psychologists make up one group that has been captured by the far left. We discussed the psychological motivations that create the political incentives for socialists and some of the experiences that Julie has had with the Psychologist organization.
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Ungrateful Urban Class Turning Into the New Democrat Socialist Party
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Free Market Criticisms | Libertarians Talk Psychology | Ron Paul on Markets, Government & Economic
The free market is often praised for encouraging innovation, competition, and individual choice—but what are its most common criticisms? In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we examine several arguments against free markets, discussing where critics believe markets fail and how libertarian thinkers respond.We also feature a related audio segment from Ron Paul that explores the principles of free markets, limited government, personal responsibility, and sound economics.Topics include:
Common criticisms of free marketsMarket failures and government interventionCompetition and consumer choiceMonopolies and regulationWealth inequalityPersonal liberty and economic freedomAustrian economicsRon Paul's perspective on free marketsThe psychology behind economic be...
The Movie "Barbie" and Libertarian Principles (ep 340)
REBROADCAST OF EPISODE 222
We examine the movie Barbie from the standpoint of social interactions and libertarian principles. We can conclude that Barbie is a wonderful satire with multiple nuances for consideration. The libertarian principle of personal freedom, and the relationship to the freedom of others, is the most important take away.
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Barbie is a 2023 fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the eponymous fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film...
Silver Lining of our Military Conflicts (ep 339)
Until recently, our leaders were very good at slow reveals that might negatively affect our voting population. That is not the style of the Trump administration! And one advantage is that we get to see almost everything even when they try to tell us that’s not what we are seeing.
Here are a few silver lining revelations from the last few years:
The new individual podcast journalists like Dave Smith are revealing the truth about our current military conflicts. And they are revisiting the real causes for past wars.Covid waked up the entire country when it...
John Adams and libertarian ideals (ep 338)
To celebrate this July 4 we re-watched the HBO miniseries on John Adams. This is a fabulous show and should not be missed. We discuss the circumstances that led to the revolution and Declaration of Independence and how the US differs from other countries and other forms of government. The unique characteristics of the country include how power is arranged and balanced.
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While I Live Let Me Have A Free Country!
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HBO's John Adams - Thomas Jefferson and John Adams' faith in humanity
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What really changed in 1971—and why are we still feeling it today? (ep 337)
(This is a rebroadcast of episode 309)
See our video at https://youtu.be/BwSR9LpqRm0
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive deep into one of the most defining economic turning points in modern U.S. history: 1971, the year President Nixon ended the Bretton Woods agreement and removed the dollar from the gold standard. This decision—often overlooked—set in motion decades of inflation, currency distortion, and financial instability that still affect every aspect of life today. Drawing on Dave Smith’s compelling explanation, we explore how radically different the world could have been if the...
Are there really two Americas or just an alternating theme? (ep 336)
Are there two Americas or is the United States alternating between open and closed system characteristics? We listen to some information from Elephant in the room podcast about the factors that has led to the Democrats and Republicans having a serious gap between their ideologies. We discuss how this might be an issue with openness, a personality and group characteristic, between the two parties. We touch on the fact that while the Democrats are more open, the Republicans are more conscientious. Some problems are more favorably addressed by one or the other.
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How to Handle a Hurricane! (ep 335)
Since we have spent our lives in Gulf coast states we have some recommendations concerning hurricanes:
Be ready to take an “evacucation” between July and September.Gasoline and water are important, even if there is corporate greed.Get rid of trees that could fall in your home’s living area.The government will not have enough resources to help you in time.
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Are libertarians uncompromising? (ep 334)
We discuss the loss I have a libertarian congressman Thomas Massie. Are libertarians prone to stick to their ideals in light of compromising and consensus? What does it say about the current situation for libertarians to get their ideas across and live to fight another day? We also discussed redistricting and how it reflects on the balancing out affirmative action and majority rule. Has affirmative action led to reverse discrimination?
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Ed Gallrein speaks out on primary victory over Thomas Massie in Kentucky
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Greg Louganis PLUS (ep 333)
Julie did not seem to be impressed with my personal Gregg Louganis story. But at least I enjoyed it, and so did my high school buddies.
So the real topic was the dilemma with deception and theft. Apparently it is prevalent in a large percentage of our population. This seems like a difficulty when we hope to have an open and free marketplace.
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Assassination Culture? (ep 332)
Are we actually in an assassination culture? What factors have contributed to the current culture where radicalized individuals justify murder and other types of political violence. We discussed some of these possible issues in light of the recent assassination attempt and relate to libertarian values.
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'ASSASSINATION CULTURE': Ex-FBI agent warns of SERIOUS ideology-driven violence
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Hate Speech! (ep 331)
OK, so the 1969 Supreme Court decision about free speech was very nice. The problem is that in today’s world it simply is not enough.
That decision about illegal speech was good, and should continue. But speech that invites violence should be called out socially. In other words, criticize people that use terms like Nazi or Hitler or the N-word. People have been getting away with this kind of talk as if it is free speech. Yes, but It is inappropriate free speech. And then maybe we can use the same kind of standards for judging the activities of...
The Psychology of the Democrats (ep 330)
Both parties, but especially the Democrats, are defaulting to team competition in their quest to contribute. We talk about large social systems moving between loose and tight, open and closed. Effective systems vary these conditions based on the environment. The United States needs both the left, which is concerned with affiliation/care and the right which is concerned with achievement and conscientiousness. And effective system needs to act like a water faucet between these two, opening and closing based on the particular problem to be solved. We talk about the Virginia redistricting. And,We listen to Victor Hanson and Rahm...
Trump Supporters’ Extremes! (ep 329)
All of this talk about war, ice funding, border, and terrorists is getting boring! Could this be about left or right maintaining power in the United States, and Netanyahu‘s clan maintaining power in Israel?
Our only response is to seek the truth, vote for the less bad candidate, and hold the winner accountable to achieve goals we agree with!
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Dave Smith | Defending the Indefensible | Part Of The Problem 1382
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Libertarianism and Mental Health: 6 Overlapping Factors (ep 328)
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the powerful connection between libertarian philosophy and mental health. Can personal freedom, responsibility, and voluntary interaction actually improve psychological well-being?
We break down 6 key overlapping factors between libertarianism and psychotherapy principles—covering topics like autonomy, accountability, emotional resilience, and the importance of voluntary relationships.
We also take a hard look at modern culture and ask a difficult question:
Is society declining in positive mental health—and why?
Drawing from psychotherapy basics and philosophical insight, this episode connects the dots between mental health struggles, cultural shift...
The Hidden Benefits of Modern Warfare! (ep 327)
It helps to expose the exaggerations from both political sides. The mainstream media started being exposed with the internet and with “fake news” Trump. But the war “reporting” makes the audience go further toward alternative media.
2. It is exposing both the power and the irrelevance of the sophisticated military. In other words, it is not enough.
3. It reveals, again, that a country’s population does not automatically cheer for the invading “saviors”.
4. Hopefully, the definitions for sovereign nations and proxies will be clarified when this goes further.
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Libertarian principles in 'Leave it to Beaver.' (ep 326)
Congressmen and congresswomen could take a page out of the nostalgic classic series, "Leave it to Beaver." The interpersonal dynamics depicted in the series portray three elements of the libertarian ideals that are needed for functioning of the country. These are personal freedom and responsibility, courtesy and boundaries, and virtue. John Adams said that virtue is was required for a representative public to function. We ask the question if we have lost the virtue that was part of the fabric of 1960.
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War is Entertainment! (ep 325)
It has taken me a long time to recognize how entertaining war is! But after months of “propaganda“ the actual logistics by the military are fascinating, as long as they don’t report on how many enemy and civilian deaths take place.
At the same time, it looks like this is a permanent dilemma for us humans.
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Patton (1/5) Movie CLIP - Americans Love a Winner (1970)
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Humor, Self-Deception & the Mind Games of Politics (ep 324)
This a rebroadcast from March 31, 2021
Why do people believe things that clearly contradict reality? Why does humor often reveal truths that political debate hides?
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the fascinating connection between humor, self-deception, and political belief systems. From cognitive dissonance to tribal thinking, politics is often less about logic and more about the psychological tricks our brains play on us.
We discuss how comedy can expose contradictions in ideology, how voters rationalize bad policies, and why self-deception may be one of the most powerful forces shaping political narratives.<...
The Real Problem with Drugs | Libertarians Talk Psychology – War on Drugs, Addiction & Government Failure
This is a rebroadcast from ep 73
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we examine the real problem with drugs and why government policies have consistently failed to address addiction and substance abuse.
While governments struggle to manage even legal drugs like alcohol, prescription medications, and opioids, their approach to illegal drugs through the War on Drugs has been even more destructive. Decades of prohibition, criminalization, and enforcement have created black markets, fueled organized crime, and often made addiction problems worse rather than better.
From a psychological and libertarian perspective, we discuss how human...
Libertarians Talk Psychology: Bureaucracy, Organizational Behavior & Human Productivity (ep 322)
This is a rebroadcast from episode 30
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the psychology behind bureaucracy through the lens of organizational behavior and libertarian thought.
Why do bureaucratic systems grow?
How do group dynamics shape decision-making?
And what happens to human productivity when structure turns into stagnation?
We break down the social group phenomena that define bureaucratic institutions — from diffusion of responsibility and hierarchy reinforcement to risk aversion and institutional inertia. Using insights from organizational psychology, we discuss how centralized systems impact creativity, innovation, and individual motivation.
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Our Empire’s 250yr Cycle!
Our country may be facing the real possibility of a 10 year upheaval of our entire civilization! This would be consistent with world historical observations for the Tytler cycle, and for the civilization time cycles revealed by Ray Dalio.
So, is there reason to believe that the current US cycle is near its termination? Listen to some of the podcast part of the problem and see what you think.And if so, how do we protect our families?
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Dave Smith | Pam Bondi is Cooked | Part Of The Problem 1360
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The Dark Side of Altruism (ep 320)
Julie discusses the four social instincts and how they are represented in the political sphere. Then she talks about the three disadvantages of altruism, including waste, codependency, and social games. Social games are played by political people where they pretend to be the rescuers and have to have others to be the victims.
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Starfleet Academy - This Show Is Pure Torture
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The Boomers’ Business World has Changed! (ep 319)
Mission, strategy, and planning are still important for business, even within government organizations. But almost all group and individual communications are evolving away from the old styles due to texting, emails, phone messages, and social media. In-person communication used to be very important, but not necessarily now.
Examples of change areas include management, sales, delegation, staffing, and client contact. Good luck to you youngsters!
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Assimilate this! Toxic followers vs individuality (ep. 318)
This is a rebroadcast of episode 36
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we take on the danger of toxic followers, herd mentality, and the pressure to assimilate—politically, socially, and psychologically.
Using concepts from group dynamics, social conformity, and psychological distortion, we explore how individuals surrender independent thought in exchange for belonging—and why this mindset is especially destructive to libertarian philosophy.
We break down the importance of individual thinking, personal responsibility, and independent decision-making, drawing connections between psychology, politics, and culture.
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Tariffs and More Tariffs! (ep 317)
Maybe it’s time to give up on these misleading politicians and instead just concentrate on our individual freedoms! Trump spoke at the world economic forum and made some really good humorous arguments, and also some really confusing points.
Finally there appears to be some quantitative evidence about the effectiveness of tariffs. The Ron Paul podcast brings this to our awareness.
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'Give Me Greenland!' - Angry Trump Threatens Europe With Tariffs
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Scott Adams and his Contributions (ep 316)
Scott Adams passing is a great loss to those of us who object to herd mentality. Scott was brilliant in his analyzing of cognitive dissonance, irrationality, and mass delusion. He unraveled the complexity of human persuasion better than most, If not all, psychologists. Thank you to Scott and may you rest in peace.
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Venezuela “Druthers” (ep 315)
I am sorry to get myself upset about the administration’s indirect and even deceptive communications over Venezuela activities. This is nothing new from our government, but it does seem worse than usual.
At first, this was about blowing up speed boats that could be taking illegal drugs to the United States. Never mind that Venezuela is admittedly a minor player in the drug trade. And never mind that the US population is willingly buying these drugs. Also, when are we going to admit that our heavy handed strategies for enforcing drug laws are not reducing drugs and ar...
The Venezuela Move (ep 314)
We talk about the bombshell news that the USA has captured the Venezuelan president and brought him to face indictment in the US. We compare this to Llibertarian principles and discuss aspects of right and wrong, Including some of Scott Adams's views. Does strategic defense justify Trump's action?
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Inflation, or affordability? (ep 313)
Both sides of our political world have created a big problem with inflation! And both sides seem to be happy to put it off as an affordability problem that needs additional government help.
Milton Freeman did a good job describing how inflation really works.
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Milton Friedman - Only Government Creates Inflation
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Rating Trump on Kotter's Characteristics for Leading Change (ep 312)
We review some of the current issues that Trump is dealing with and rate him on John Kotter's eight steps for leading change. The book, Leading Change, is an international best seller for managing organizations and details the critical variables for transformational leadership. We give Trump a C and a B for grades at the current time.
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Inconvenient Truths Within Trump’s New National Security Strategy
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Our War on Drugs! (311)
Ron Paul describes the USA’s Venezuelan speedboat killings from legal and moral perspectives. Is our leadership really trying to save Americans from fatal drug overdoses? How about the much bigger problems with alcohol and nicotine?
And do we pick on a smaller country like Venezuela because they should be easy to bully? How about countries that are more involved in fentanyl like Mexico, China and some others?
What are US political leaders really up to?
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The Hegseth Killings Must Stop
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