We get on to pondering the trend toward hyper-scepticism in the truther movement. Has it begun to mirror approaches to knowledge that have been promoted by the woke and those who want to make us fundamentally distrust our own ability to grasp reality, relying instead on a special class of people who can ‘see’ all truth.

Has part of the truther movement descended into an exclusive fantasy writer’s club, far to enamoured with the details of its own thought experiments and collectively agree scripts to allow reality, logic, eyewitness testimony and real people into the inner circle?

It’s a question worth asking (especially among friends) if we want to stay on track as critical thinkers. “Check yourself before you wreck yourself” as Abi’s Terry would say.

Get yourself along to Abi’s Christmas show “A Very Abi Christmas” at the Backyard comedy club on December 7th. Details and booking here.

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This episode was a blast to record for me. James Cary, comedy writer (Miranda, Bluestone 42, and radio shows, Think the Unthinkable and Hut 33), performer and bible teacher can talk about comedy, writing, theology, philosophy, politics, culture, church history and ecclesiology. I was in a topical sweet shop. We could have gone much longer and I hope we will get the chance to record a follow up.

Check out James’ work on substack here (The Situation Room), here (Cary’s Almanac) and here (James’ new comedy substack called The Wycliffe Papers)

His website is here where you can find out about his books The Sacred Art of Joking and The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer and also his 60 minute bible show called God, the Bible and Everything.

The Sitcom Geeks podcast with Dave Cohen can be found here

James’ course on sitcom writing is here

Thanks James!

Ttfn,

Jonny

My wise pal Abi Roberts has been talking about the influence of China on the West’s descent into totalitarianism and communism by another name – Stake Holder Capitalism.

I like to collect the works of the enemy so that I can hear their madcap plans straight from the horse’s mouth, even as they ride rough shod over us. Abi’s thoughts on China reminded me that I had a book of Xi Jinping’s speeches. Here is a quick tour through selected passages from speeches on the Belt and Road Initiative.

If you haven’t already, listen to Abi below.

WARNING: For some reason we can’t get to the bottom of, Jame’s sound is very quiet on this episode. We’ve tried to rectify it but can’t seem to improve it. Headphones are recommended!

Talking with James is always a joy. I’ve had the privilege of spending a good few hours walking through bible passages with him over the last couple of years. James is currently writing a book on Christianity and so I wanted to find out a bit about how Christianity has impacted his thinking and experience of life, literature, horses and gardening and….we cover a good handful of topics.

Even if you are not a Christian, give it a listen: If you know James’ work then you are most likely thinking about big questions in life anyway so it can’t hurt.

Find James’ work here

His latest book is here

His website is here.

I have wanted to chat with Dominic Frisby for a good few years after reading his books on Bitcoin and Life After the State. Dominic gave up some time in his busy schedule to talk comedy, the media, truth, bitcoin and why I should eat more lamb and less pork scratchings.

Follow Dominic’s output here Dominic Frisby

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David Kurten, leader of the Heritage Party, talks to me about the basis of political action in human agency and the big devolution scam that threatens to build totalitarian political structures under our noses.

We can make a difference. Follow David’s brilliant video briefings and interviews on Right Think TV and visit the Heritage party website to find ways to take action.

Follow David’s X account @davidkurten

https://heritageparty.org/

https://rightthink.tv/

If you want to follow up on the article and paper referred to in the episode you can find the pdfs below:

Towards a Planetary Commons Approach for Environmental Governance

Leicestershire Matters

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While belief in God is the best explanation for natural law, personal faith isn’t a good predictor of your take on the Covid tyranny. We need to recover natural law as a basis for society.

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