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Archive for 2012

Topics: Sexy, rational brains; cognitive biases; deconstructing conspiracy theories; Cas Sunscreen and the Freedom Feens’ take on conspiracy theories; a history of conspiracy theories; how can conspiracy theories decrease the amount of freedom we have in our lives?; build your own conspiracy theory; higher education – how would people get …More

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Kevin McKernan, a liberty loving scientist who is an expert in the field of genomics. Kevin’s company, Medicinal Genomics, was the first to sequence the Cannabis indica and sativa genomes. Prior to that, he managed R&D for the Human Genome Project …More

I was on Flaming Freedom with Dale & Neal this weekend! Flaming Freedom is a weekly radio show that covers LGBT issues with a liberty-oriented perspective. Check out the archive. You might enjoy hearing us relate polar bears to objective reality, how all of the drama on Glee could be …More

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Porc Therapy 2012-04-27

April 28, 2012
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Topics: How not to pay taxes; the stories we’re told about “how to be happy;” shaping your lifestyle to maximize your time and happiness; rethinking mass incarceration; mom shames daughter on facebook; what do Boy Scouts and related organizations teach?; encounter with police; parallels between authoritarian parents and the state; …More

Porc Therapy 2012-04-20

April 21, 2012
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Topics: Costs of the war on drugs (video from FEE); email from a self-identified liberal about libertarianism, corporations, social safety nets, and Porc Therapy; The Zoe Award; Fear in the workplace is a poor motivator; 6 year old girl handcuffed because she was crying; Indian skeptic exposes “miracle,” gets arrested; …More

Porc Therapy 2012-04-13

April 14, 2012
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Topics: Connecting with others across differences; why do the “big collectivisms” happen more often in authoritarian systems?; Homophobia – is it fear of self?; Authoritarianism and homophobia; Window into the mind of a Taliban leader; Your moustache or your life!; listener email about trust in relationships and making requests; FRN’s …More

I had a great time last night on Anarchy Gumbo, a new podcast hosted by Michael W. Dean of Freedom Feens fame. It’s structured as a conversation rather than an interview, and I liked the informal style, as you can probably tell if you listen – I definitely let loose a little more …More

No bonus show this week, but I was very busy guesting on a few other very cool shows done by friends and I’m going to share them with you. I always love being on Flaming Freedom because I have lots of fun with Dale and Neal and it gives me …More

Porc Therapy 2012-04-06

April 7, 2012
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Topics: Thinking about the non-aggression principle and self-defense; dozens of black people killed by police since Trayvon Martin; government has a monopoly on justice services; NPR’s “the race card”; eradicating prejudices by connecting empathetically with others; classic article on racial biases in culture; how to make sure PorcFest is safe …More

Porc Therapy 2012-03-30

March 31, 2012
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Topics: Listener email about taking a break from relationships to get to know onesself better; face transplant; chimps vs. humans; speciesism?; “chastity,” abstinence pledges and their long term consequences; Daniel Mackler’s 11 reasons it might be inappropriate to have children; Circumcision article on SciAm sparks backlash (the real story is …More

Bonus time! Divia Melwani joined me this week for a conversation that met my needs for intellectual stimulation and connection. She has a lot of interests but they center around understanding the human brain well enough to reprogram it. Curious to learn more? I was too. Topics: Bugs in brains!; …More

Porc Therapy 2012-03-23

March 24, 2012
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Topics: More unwanted mail???; plea deals and justice; schools ban hugging; hydraulic fracturing (fracking); environmental concerns; preparedness, loneliness and personal freedom; religious memes, touch and sexuality; cuddle party?; what happens when people touch to show “ownership?”; father forces son to stand on street corner wearing a sign about failing grades; …More

Porc Therapy 2012-03-16

March 17, 2012
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Topics: Porc Therapy adds a 3rd hour to the live show; justice; Kony 2012; punitive vs. restorative justice; the religious roots of punishment and retribution; power dynamics between parents and children; nonviolent communication; the “justice” system; black teenager shot in mostly white neighborhood by neighborhood watchman – cops not charging …More

This week, I joined my good friend Wes Bertrand on his show, Complete Liberty Podcast. We talked about medicine, longevity, progress, and how we can get our needs for scientific knowledge and understanding met (hint: it doesn’t involve the state).

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