In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Ian discuss the failures of capitalism and free-markets through some recent criticisms of meritocracy. They give a history of the economic behavior behind capitalism and also give some background behind the ideas of meritocracy. Then, Josh and Ian discuss and analyze two recent essays from The Atlantic and The New Yorker, both criticizing and listing the benefits to the ideas and reality of a meritocratic society.On this week's segment of NBSNews, Josh...

In this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the merits and legitimacy of the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), and breakdown and analyze an online video essay criticizing the loosely associated group; including figures like Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, and the online talk show host Dave Rubin.There is no segment of NBSNews this week.Follow them on Twitter at:Josh @Simpsonj423Ian @modernovermanand the podcast @necessarybspodWebsite: https://www.necessarybspod.com/Links:Meet the Renegades of the Intellec...

In this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the recent U.S. Presidential debates for the Republican and Democratic parties. They begin by discussing the major points from the Republican mid-September debate, hosted by Business Insider, where former Illinois House representative Joe Walsh and former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld attack Trump and avoid moderator questions. Then they move into the shit-show that was the 3rd Democratic debates, hosted by ABC News, and breakdown some of the maj...

In this episode, Josh and Ian talk about the current state of stand-up comedy, political correctness, and the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle and his new Netflix special. They discuss a few essays targeting the comedian, the public view of trans people, Louis C.K. and other controversial comedians, and how our culture grows.On this week's segment of NBSNews, Josh and Ian discuss the cultural implications of the 1619 Project from the New York Times and its headlining essay by Nikole Han...

In the main segment of this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the ambiguous nature of freedom. They begin by defining freedom, its importance, and how it relates to liberty and our rights. They briefly discuss its philosophical roots and the difference between metaphysical dualism and monism. Finally, they go on to discuss negative and positive freedom.On this week's segment of NBSNews, Josh and Ian discuss America's current issues with the Electoral College, it's implications, and whether or not...

In this bonus episode, Josh and Ian discuss their "opposing" essays on freedom within the context of economic freedom and individual/private freedom. They begin by defining their own terms on freedom, then move into unpacking Ian's essay. Afterward, they move directly into discussing Josh's essay in more of an interview style. This bonus episode ties into episode #24 on a much more broad discussion on freedom.Follow them on Twitter at:Josh @Simpsonj423Ian @modernovermanand the podcast @necess...

In this episode, Josh and Ian discuss the man of steel himself, Superman. An American icon and personal hero to Josh, they go on to discuss the history of Kal El, his Jewish origins, and the values he represents. Ian brings his own take by giving his impressions of the 2006 film Superman Returns and the 2013 film Man of Steel. He also brings in Nietzsche's Übermensch for comparison.On this week's segment of NBSNews, Josh and Ian discuss the recent controversy of Sacred Symbols - A PlayStation...

In this week's episode, Josh and Ian finish their first series on political and philosophical "isms", by talking about nihilism and its prevalence throughout the modern age. They begin by covering a brief history and origin of nihilism, and then move into Friedrich Nietzsche's diagnosis of the problem of modern nihilism, detailed in his posthumous magnum opus, The Will to Power.On this week's segment of NBSNews, Josh and Ian discuss the modern public misconceptions about U.S. immigration poli...

In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Ian break down the history and rise of fascism in Europe. They begin by defining it, and giving details on the philosophical origins of the political movement. They move into the different forms of it, and why the Twittersphere is so eager to call out fascists online.On this week's segment of NBSNews, Josh and Ian discuss the recent election of Boris Johnson as the U.K.'s latest Prime Minister. They bring up the potential economic consequences, Johnson...

In this episode of the podcast, Josh and Ian are joined by Anna and Bonnie of the Freudian Sips Podcast to talk about populism. They cover the emergence of the movement and its history with the U.S. Democratic party, how herd mentality and echo chambers help drive the narrative of a shared goal, both political and evolutionary, as well as the philosophical background to the motivations behind such movements.There is no segment of NBSNews this week.Follow them on Twitter at:Josh @Simpsonj423Ia...