In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most fundamental questions of philosophy and political thought—do rights actually exist? We’ll break down the evolution of rights, from Aristotle’s justice-based framework to Hobbes’ brutal realism and Rand’s individualist entitlement. Are rights self-evident, or are they merely social constructs? (Spoiler: they don’t exist in isolation!)

We’ll chat about why so many debates over rights—whether about freedom, property, or even life itself—stem from the assumption that rights are inherent rather than invented. If rights are based on obligations, then what determines which obligations are binding? And if morality is just a social contract, does power ultimately determine what’s "right"?

Got a burning question about whether rights are discovered or created? Or maybe you’re wondering if laws are just an illusion of moral authority? Tune in as we unpack The Art of Sovereignty and explore whether rights are truly universal—or just a matter of negotiation.