Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

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Listener objections:

I also think it's perfectly reasonable to not continue paying attention to Stef if this basic query is not responded to. I owe a donation when I'm back in work. But as far as following further I do not see the reason to respect someone that so fragrantly neglects a rational thought process.

I've always thought Stefs arguments in this area are weak. Such as the assumption of atheist as categorically correct when I understand it to be of the same quality as climate change science (the mainstream encourages it so that would be likely right?)

I never wanted to take this up with him because I did not feel like it was an important part of the entire platform. Like, he mostly offers extremely positive powerful information. I do not feel like Stef coming over to thinking astrology is legitimate would improve his platform necessarily.

But I responded to this provocation.

I do not have a platform for my own so there is no opportunity to invite Stef to a formal debate on the subject. Any such thing I would make sure I had all my ducks in a row first. Rechecking and specifically sourcing many points. This may take a few weeks.

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux dissects the powerful new film...

Philosopher and historian Stefan Molyneux takes you on a rapidfire overview of the hidden history of the West from the 1950s to the 1980s – focusing on the decade from hell, the 1970s.

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Do you struggle with weight?

Why weight matters in a spouse.

I gained 50 pounds with my ex she didn't say a damn thing. Luckily lost it all. I think she wanted me to be unattractive to other women.

Why are people more cruel to family than strangers?

YOU WILL BE JUDGED BY YOUR SPOUSE!

Brains are more important than beauty once you get to middle age. Your hot but dumb gf won’t cut it when you grow up into a success and she doesn’t develop her mind to compensate for the looks going.

My ex wife was pretty and clever when she was young (graduate, lawyer), but she stagnated intellectually because she didn’t need to use her brain much in life. Meanwhile I have had 30 years of professional life to hone my brain. The gap between us intellectually is too big nowadays for us to have much conversation.

Excerpt from my novel 'The Future'

Philosophy question for today or future date... Archetypal philosophers would be Plato and Socrates, but what about modern personalities like Karl Marx. He might be dead wrong on everything, but was he a (bad) philosopher, or do we need to carve out a space for him as a (bad) economist or (bad) theologian?

I've done a lot of therapy, go to dance classes, ask women out at the coffee shop but am still finding it hard to find a girlfriend.
I'm all for taking 150% responsibility for that, I do think I have more work to do therapy-wise, but I'm wondering if I'd find more dating success in another city?
I live in a place with a lot of transplants and wonder if that means there's even more "I don't want to settle down until my 30s" women than usual for millennials.

THE SIX STEPS OF TALKING TO ATTRACTIVE WOMEN

July 4 2023

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux reviews the new movie 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' with his 14-year-old daughter.

Philosopher, author, novelist and poet Stefan Molyneux teaches you how to activate your creativity TODAY!

Bar culture...

Do women look better at 35 than 25?

Effects of birth control pills on women.

Stef, I was listening to an older podcast of yours where you were saying that you would cut people out of your life if they supported the state. Would this is also apply to people who think that your going to hell when you die? Or am I thinking about this the wrong way? Thank you so very much for your philosophy and please let me know if this is an innacurate representation of your beliefs.

Hey Stef, I have been advocating for my sister to not circumcise her child that is due next week. I've sent emails with tons of evidence of harm, I've tried talking in person. She and her husband seem to not even care. What do I do? I'd happily do a call-in show, this has been destroying me for months now.

Stefan, you just described a coworkers response to whatever "controversial" stuff I say. Yes. Triggered.

Should you threaten your kids?

Stefan, what you are saying is nearly invaluable to me. I've always felt some things are wrong but could not articulate it, let alone identify what it is. But you are allowing me to "see" the world it is and people for who they are. Thank you. I feel like I am in high-orbit now, while most everyone else is playing with rocks on the side of highway of life.

No one I know of on the web or anywhere else, breaks down and distills arguments like you Stef. Thank you brother.

Question, if a mother of an only child calls others their sons or daughters regularly is she openly saying she does not like her only child or that the only child is replaceable? Also the mother would openly talk about how this other will be the one to buy them a house or car in front of her only child. What effects could this have on the only child?

Stef could you do a ‘Jerry Maguire’ movie review with Izzy?

If the child does not stick to the agreement to leave in 10 minutes is it okay so say that you're leaving without them?

Stef I got a woman’s phone number last Saturday night, the next afternoon I tried calling and then I texted her ‘You doing anything tomorrow’. She replied after 6 hours quote: ‘Hey sorry I missed ur call! I got really busy today! I’ll let you know if I get some free time 😊’. Stef where do I currently stand with this woman. To provide background context this woman is a stripper who who wanted to French kiss me because quote ‘she only kisses guys she likes’, I did French kiss her & I enjoyed it.

Hey Stef, whenever I talk about peaceful parenting with people who have children, they always respectfully point out that I don't have children (suggesting that I don't have authority in this manner). Can you give me an argument for this situation?

Some POEMS!

Livestream 2 July 2023

You literally will not believe it!

I'm a shrink, and 100x better for listening to you. Long time listener and donator. 1: how can one dare to love, and be loved, after a terrible childhood and a severely abusive relationship?. Patient of mine is struggling with this. Receiving any kindness or love triggers anxiety. Would love to hear your thoughts.

how did you find philosophy at the tender age of 15? I was first presented to philosophy at uni. It seemed pointless and boring. Later, I studied history of philosophy, and loved it. Then I found freedomain radio in 2015.. my childhood was.. fucked up. Can't begin to explain how much you've helped. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Thank you for your last piece on propaganda vs free will. I have been wondering for a while how to talk to a pal of mine who insists on dating woman after woman based solely on looks.

I was also introduced to philosophy in highs school. I also found it boring and irrelevant, that's because it was presented that way. Stef showed me how it can be relevant to my life and therefore interesting.

Hey Stef, creativity caller from the other day. Drove to an open mic last night. The hosts cancelled for some reason, but I got on stage at an improv show also at that venue. Not deterred! Gonna find a mic soon. Thanks again.

Philosophy is the ultimate real danger. Everything else is a paper cut. You didn't make it dangerous, just refuse to make it something it isn't.

WHY ARE THERE BULLIES?

Do you think that men, fathers in general should consider a different path in regards to the traditional provider role?

Hi Stef, how do I date during a career switch. It might take years before success so how do I reconcile my uncertain future w starting a family. I may be confident in my ability to provide value,, but the girls I date might not fully get the potential. I could spend money to show my confidence but then, again, it might take years before I can really provide financially. Is it better to just go hardcore and not start a family for a few years more? I am 27.

Do you have any advice for someone who’s working on integrating his shadow self? I realize now that I had to take on different personas to survive as a child in narcissistic family structure. Negative emotions were met with some kind of punishment. Outside home, people would have conflicting images of me – I was something for everyone. A lot of acting out or fawning.

Stef, you have said that having a lot of sexual partners destroys a womans ability to bond. This makes sense when she forms a bond and then it gets broken (especially if the guy lies about loving her).
But do you think casual sex is bad for a woman even when it's perfectly clear to her that it won't lead to a relationship?
For example when she goes out to have a one night stand with someone but she does not intend to stay in contact with the guy.

I was on a second date with a girl and on both dates we had very deep conversations. On the end of the second date, she was literally begging me to sleep with her. I didn't want to do it because I thought it would be bad for her. When I told her this, it made her want it even more. In the end I didn't do it but I felt bad for rejecting her. Was this an overreaction from my side?

Livestream 6/30/2023

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux lays out the answer to the question: how much free will do people subjected to mass propaganda have?

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Question concerning discussion from a prior livestream concerning propaganda. Your description of women being the victim of statist propaganda in regards hyper-materialism, surface aesthetic obsession, misandry, collectivism, etc. was of interest. Your explanation in my humble opinion sounded very much in line with leftist victimology.
Perhaps I missed something. Are individuals to be held responsible and accountable for actions in response to being propagandized? Seems you are most willing to blame vaccine zealots, statists, collectivists, communists, etc. Could they merely be excused for being propagandized? Please clarify.

Listening to your novel 'The Present' I should be caught up to chapter 20. Grim stuff. But great writing.

Hey Stef! I want to thank you for recommending the book, “Parent Effectiveness Training” in a recent live stream. It seems like fantastic resource peaceful parenting. I’m curious to know if you think anything is missing from that book or if you have any other suggestions for further reading. I’m recently married and we intend to start having children in the next year. Much love to you my brother!

Stefan, I have a moral philosophy question for you. Any thoughts on moral asymmetries? For instance, do you believe the presence of virtuous action in a person is relative to the power imbalance between the person doing the act and the one receiving it? For example: if a security guard treats an inmate with virtue, is it of more moral significance than if the inmate treats the security guard with virtue?

Having a lot of fears lately. I know I can’t keep my child in a bubble, but how can I deter him from getting sucked in to the stupidity of todays social media generation, as well as the overexposure to all the darker things on the web. How can we best prepare him?

How is your relationship with other personalities in the world of libertarian philosophy? people like Larken Rose, Michael Malice, Dennis Pratt, Tom Woods, or whoever. Is there someone you particularly like? or someone you don't like at all.

Hypothetical moral conundrums are insanely annoying.

Stef, why not try to come back to twitter at this point, since Elon?

Stef, I can't think of a single thinker who approaches anything close to your level of insight about such a wide variety of topics.
You're as good as the top Austrians on economics, you're better at psychology than most psychologists, you have tech skills, etc.

Humility is the opposite of pride, the modern world is dripping with pride, it's not taught or shown anymore

Look I just wanted to jump back in and say I'm sad you felt like going off on a tirade on me. i was one of your oldest supporters and now I don't feel like supporting you. it's a weird feeling. bye.

I struggle with criticism too. When I was a child, every criticism from my father was always accompanied by either verbal or physical abuse.

Abusive people around your kids?

You should build a dating app for your followers only.

6/28/2023