Haman Nature

On this crossover episode, Adam and Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!) analyze some of the things Donald Trump has said recently about interest rates and gains/losses from foreign trade. Also, Adam asks a very important question about our Dear Leader. The answer might surprise you!00:00 — Intro. Two friends reunite, plus Adam gives a brief trip report.05:25 — So, what's up with this Trump fella?12:23 — Donald Trump on "artificially high" interest rates.28:47 — Donald Trump on the benefits (or not) of trade with people in other countries.57:19 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Adam's NYC trip report: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/nyc-trip-report-hudson-sucks-manhattanAdam's PFS trip report: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/bodrum-trip-report-turkish-delightsHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com

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Adam sits down with Steve Patterson of the podcast Patterson In Pursuit for a wid- ranging, very deep, ultra-nerdy conversation about the nature of reality and our ability to perceive and understand it. Steve has some heretical ideas about math and science and believes there are some serious errors "we" have made in these areas that have been holding us back. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Steve Patterson! What the heck is Steve pursuing?02:39 — What is the relationship between logic and reality and how can we know things?09:46 — What is Zeno's paradox and how does it illuminate logical confusions? When do useful mental frameworks breakdown? Also, is reality discretized or smooth?17:17 — Is calculus useful? What is it? What is "the high math" as opposed to "the low math"? Are Steve and I heretics? Is Terence Tao one?23:56 — An examination of epistemology and logic and how it relates to reality. Was Descartes doing something useful with "I think, therefore I am?" Are there foundational truth claims?43:57 — Where have our logical/mathematical errors screwed up our understanding of physics, economics, and many other fields? 1:01:15 — Adam lays his crazy epistemology on Steve to see what he thinks. Can the two conceptions be united?1:18:49 — Steve's great project: The Natural Philosophy Institute. Also, are we in a 100+ year long intellectual dark age?1:45:40 — Adam admits his own faith-based belief: Life defeats entropy.1:51:27 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Steve's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StevePattersonPodcast mentioned: Steve on DemystifySci:

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Adam welcomes Comedian Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein to the show to talk about comedy and politics and sandwiches and porches. Robbie hosts the Run Your Mouth Podcast and co-hosts the Part of the Problem podcast with comedian Dave Smith. Enjoy!Robbie's website: https://robbernsteincomedy.com/See Robbie live on a porch!: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/porch-tour-2026-4836968/Robbie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@robbiethefireAdam's other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com/

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Clint Russell was a featured speaker on the Tom Woods Cruise that Adam attended and somehow conned him into being a guest on Haman Nature. This conversation rocks! Enjoy!

CLINT’S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyLockdown

CLINT ON X: https://x.com/LibertyLockPod

ADAM ON X: https://x.com/Rerazer

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We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Laws #16-23. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only.

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Tyson is really good at talking down to you, but really bad on economics. Adam and Bob dissect this version of the "Who will build the roads?" fallacy when it comes to government subsidizing scientific research.

Warning: contains much mockery.

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Adam was onboard for the final Tom Woods cruise and recounts his experience. Apparently they didn’t do much except for look at lighthouses which we all know is what libertarians really care about. Hear all about it in this bonus episode for our beloved subscribers.

On this crossover episode with the great Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!), Adam and Bob break down a truly amazing debate between Dave Smith and Alan Dershowitz. The subject of the debate was the merits (or not) of the war in Iran after the first six months, but the conversation very quickly went off the rails and into clown world -- but in the most fascinating ways! You don't want to miss this one, I promise!00:00 — Intro. A tale of YouTube mis-clicks. When is a debate not a debate? Adam and Bob give their initial impressions.03:11 — Clip 1: Alan's argument for regime change in Iran. It's always 1935.18:31 — Clip 2: Is there "too much" influence on US foreign policy from Zionists?25:03 — Clip 3: 2026 in the US is as dangerous to Jews as Germany was in 1932?34:55 — Clip 4: What costs are "too high" for the US to pay to enact Iranian regime change? 40:41 — Clip 5: Wanna hear the most childish argument in favor of this war get blown apart by a brilliant debater? Enjoy.44:52 — Clips 6 and 7: Does Alan have "disproportion loyalty" to Israel? Fair criticism or not?55:21 — Is it antisemitic to point out that "Jewish money" caused Thomas Massie to lose his seat in congress? Does it matter WHO says it?1:12:25 — Adam points out some lawyerly debating tricks Alan employed in the debate.1:20:26 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/CrossoverDebate mentioned:

Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com

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Adam was just on the Tom Woods Cruise with Scott Horton and sat down (back-lit, sorry) with the great Scott Horton to talk war, peace, politics, and the future of human civilization. Don't miss this great conversation!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming the great Scott Horton! Also, what's the difference between an ocean and a river?00:54 — What does Scott think about this moment in US politics? Does the Libertarian Party have a role to play in the next two to four years? What about another 3rd party?10:16 — What chances would Tucker Carlson or Thomas Massie have in the GOP presidential primary in 2028? 13:35 — The truth about minor parties in America. 22:34 — Who advised Trump against this Iran misadventure? Who convinced him to do it?32:25 — Outro. Support Scott at libertarianinstitute.org! Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Donate to: https://libertarianinstitute.orgAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.com

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Michael Fraser is one of the most interesting thinkers you'll ever encounter. He was on the show a while back to discuss LLMs and Misesian Action (linked below). This time he's on for a deep discussion of archetypal themes (intentional, unintentional, and resurrected) in the Star Wars Saga. Trust me, you will be amazed at where this conversation goes!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming (and shamefully insulting) the smart and fascinating Michael Fraser!01:05 — Let's talk about Star Wars! Original trilogy, prequels, sequels — what's the good, bad and ugly of these 9 films?08:55 — Let's play Sentence and Witness (and the Sentence and Witness category, too!)27:25 — Let's play the Love's Test category!34:17 — Let's play the Tableaux category! 41:29 — Let's play the Anakin's Story category!1:07:28 — Let's play the Felix Culpa category!1:15:25 — How could one re-write the Star Wars ending to fix these archetypal crimes?1:53:05 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Michael's previous appearance on Hn:

Play Sentence & Witness yourself! https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/d6fd1394-3ef3-490c-86a3-f7da03d9b3b8Michael on X: https://x.com/zeroshotnothing

Adam on X: https://x.com/rerazer

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