Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

Question 1: [1:30] - “Should law reflect morality and if so what kind of morality should it reflect and why?”

Question 2: [55:37] – “I can't seem to wrap my head around the justification of the electoral college. How can one really argue objectively that one citizen deserves a more weighted vote than another, determined by geographic location? I understand the benefits of having it. But how can one really argue against the basic concept of each citizen having exactly equal voting power? It seems to me like the electoral college is an affirmative action program for people living in smaller states.”

Question 3: [1:24:40] – “I want to challenge this quote from your book, Universally Preferable Behaviour: ‘Ethics cannot be objectively defined as ‘that which is good for man’s survival.’ Certain individuals can survive very well by preying on others, so this definition of ethics does not overcome the problem of subjectivism. In biological terms, this would be analogous to describing evolutionary tendencies as ‘that which is good for life’s survival’ – this would make no sense. Human society is an ecosystem of competing interests, just as the rainforest is, and what is ‘good’ for one man so often comes at the expense of another.”

“Objective ethics does not necessarily result from an objective reality, on what basis do you assume reality has the property of ethics? Ethics take the form of ideas within our minds, they are not observable in physical form. We dismiss divine beings and their commands for this same reason, so why not ethics?”

Question 4: [2:04:21] – “Stefan has taken the position that Free Will is necessary for moral responsibility. Considering the lack of evidence for free will, could the non-existence of free will be compatible with an internal locus of control and therefore personal moral responsibility?”

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What happens when you get an atheist and a christian together to discuss the teachers of Jesus Christ, where they agree and where they disagree? Stefan Molyneux and Dr Duke Pesta discuss why Christianity promotes free will, compulsion in matters of virtue, the politicization of modern religion, why atheism trends towards collectivism and much much more!

Dr. Duke Pesta is a tenured university professor, author and the Academic Director of FreedomProject Academy, a Live Online School offering individual classes and complete curricula for students in Kindergarten through High School. For more from Dr. Duke and the FreedomProject Academy, please go to: https://www.fpeusa.org

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Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 on December 27th, 2016, four days after going into cardiac arrest near the end of a transatlantic flight. Stefan Molyneux looks at the challenging early life of the Star Wars starlet, Fisher's struggle with drug addiction, the former Princess Leia's mental health advocacy, relationships with Harrison Ford and much much more!

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Question 1: [2:05] - “I have read your book, ‘Universally Preferable Behavior’ a half dozen times or so, and I have listened to the audio book at least as many times. I have listened to many of your podcasts, including some where you defend your claims about UPB being an objective standard of morality. Given your expressed understanding on page 30 where you state ‘When I speak of a universal preference, I am really defining what is objectively required, or necessary, assuming a particular goal.’ How can UPB be objective when the choice of goals, ideals, and values remains subjectively chosen? Aren't you simply assuming an egalitarian, anarcho-libertarian goal, ideal, and values? You also state, ‘Naturally, preferential behavior can only be binding if the goal is desired.’ What about those who do not share your egalitarian or anarcho-libertarian ideals, values, and goals, would UPB apply to them?”

Question 2: [54:39] - “How do I deal with close friends or family members suddenly disowning me as a result of the recent US election? My best friend, who I call my sister, of 15 years has decided in the last 6 months to become a feminist, gender-queer and in need of safe spaces, despite the fact that she's never worked before and even dropped out of college because undergraduate course work was sexist.”

Question 3: [1:54:52] - "Stefan has talked several times about the inevitable market correction resulting from the devaluing of our currency, our unfunded liabilities, and the rampant welfare state. I am a prepper, and publish a podcast about preparedness. Could Stefan speak about what this market correction will result in, what to expect, what it's duration will be, and what concerns a person should have to protect their families during the ensuing chaos?"

Question 4: [2:24:24] - “You can’t change a rocks course by speaking to it but you can change a human’s course by speaking to it. Relating that doing a thing that by your beliefs shouldn't work in an attempt to make it work is insane’ in no way makes ‘doing a thing that by your beliefs can work in an attempt to make it work’ insane. There's nothing insane with speaking to an AI to get an answer, pushing a rock to get a movement or speaking towards a human to get an answer. Do you agree that your argument explaining that arguing for determinism is inconsistent is not valid?”

Question 5: [3:03:47] - “During my final school years, my Literature teacher told me that I was full of potential, which I was not using. At that time I disregarded the comment, since I had little interest in wasting more time on school than necessary. Now, years later, I have finished my university abroad and took a year break, using welfare from the unemployment fund. Two months into it, I realized that I am nothing else but a NEET, something I never aspired to be. Moreover, the time off I intended to spend self-studying and developing, is spent procrastinating. Even though I really want to, I rarely feel compelled to do anything. Sometimes, I can’t even force myself out of bed, but I am not depressed, I am alarmingly content. All of that made me reflect on the teachers remark and question my decision. How does one know and fulfill his potential?”

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Stefan Molyneux offers his thoughts on the passing of George Michael, the trappings of fame and the danger of living a life dependent upon the approval of strangers.

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Question 1: [1:50] - “I have an Austrian economics background, but have recently come across some evidence leading me to think it's conceivable routine budget deficits might be necessary to supply sufficient private sector saving. Do you think in a fiat money system the government needs to run routine deficits in order to allow for full employment and maximum resource utilization?”

Question 2: [58:57] - “I have read that 1968 was the year that never ended because of cultural changes and its effects over the decades. 2016, with Trump's victory, Brexit, the increasing rejection of feminism and identity politics, and the overall dissatisfaction with mainstream media signals a rupture of old established narratives and ideas. Those narratives ruptured this year can be traced in one way or another to what culminated in 1968. Does the assertion that 2016 marks the end of 1968 in the realms of ideas and culture hold any water?”

Question 3: [1:35:39] - “What are Donald Trump's biggest flaws?”

Question 4: [2:52:27] - “I went through a recent engagement break-up with a single mom, I am devastated by both the loss and the horrible things said by both parties during our last conversation. I am most upset by the things I said to someone I love. I have not been given the chance to make amends, so I am stuck unable to move on. Stefan, can you help me make sense of what has happened? Can you help me get some perspective to help end this mental anguish?”

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Stefan Molyneux joins David Knight on Infowars to discuss terrorism due to the European Migrant Crisis, the treason of radically changing demographics, rebuilding Middle Eastern countries, the history of the Federal Reserve and the impact of central banking within the United States of America.

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Merry Christmas everybody! The first annual Stefan Molyneux Christmas Spectacular features discussions with Paul Joseph Watson, Vox Day, Duke Pesta, Scott Adams, Charles C. Johnson, Lauren Southern, Bill Whittle, Ben Garrison, Dave Rubin, Alex Jones, Bill Mitchell, Mike Cernovich, Gavin McInnes and a special musical surprise from Stefan Molyneux.

1:53 - Paul Joseph Watson
26:23 - Vox Day
53:17 - Duke Pesta
1:15:11 - Scott Adams
1:48:36 - Charles C. Johnson
2:15:37 - Lauren Southern
2:35:10 - Bill Whittle
2:58:22 - Ben Garrison
3:14:37 - Dave Rubin
3:38:21 - Alex Jones
3:43:58 - Bill Mitchell
4:11:32 - Mike Cernovich
4:38:20 - Gavin McInnes

Paul Joseph Watson: http://www.infowars.com
Vox Day: http://voxday.blogspot.com
Duke Pesta: https://www.fpeusa.org
Scott Adams: http://blog.dilbert.com
Charles C. Johnson: http://www.gotnews.com
Lauren Southern: http://www.therebel.media/laurensouthern
Bill Whittle: http://www.billwhittle.com
Ben Garrison: http://www.grrrgraphics.com
Dave Rubin: http://www.rubinreport.com
Alex Jones: http://www.infowars.com
Bill Mitchell: https://yourvoiceradio.com/
Mike Cernovich: http://www.dangerandplay.com
Gavin McInnes: https://www.compoundmedia.com/show/the-gavin-mcinnes-show/

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