Been Awake with LB

I’m fond of saying a good question is better than a great answer. The title of today’s episode is that kind of question, and the path we’re going to take for answers is one you don’t want to miss.HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND PITBULLSThe first story from the New York Post today talks about a woman who’s Pitbull puppy “mysteriously” attacked her and a friend. Turns out when you read the article, while tragic - the warning signs were there. With this piece I want to focus in on the “form” of how news articles are written, and how when you look closely enough you notice small contradictions that make a huge contextual difference. I slept with my beloved pit bull — until he tried to eat me aliveWHAT’S GOING ON SRI LANKA?The second story we’re going to cover is the recent turmoil in Sri Lanka, what the fallout has been, and how it signals what we can expect in larger more established countries. PM: This is how I will make my country rich by 2025Video: Storming the Sri Lankan CapitalVideo: President of Sri Lanka escapingExplained: Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and his India connectRanil Wickremesinghe, a wily political survivor, elected Sri Lanka’s presidentARE THE BAD GUYS ANTI-FRAGILE?The topic of Sri Lanka will lead us very well into a segment questioning whether the bad guys are anti-fragile or not. This was inspired by my recent appearance on Kingpilled where Matt Erickson and I went over a piece that discussed (you guessed it) “post libertarians” part of the feedback we received was criticism for how we characterize “The Cathedral” as being anti-fragile. We’ll explore the concept and ask ourselves the hard questions about what kind of “change” is really possible.Appearance on KingpilledPiece coveredCathedral defined ABORTION & SCHOOL SHOOTINGS AS CULTURAL PHENONMENONFrom discussing anti-fragility, we will move to looking at abortion and school shootings as cultural phenomenon. We will discuss recent events and put them in a context that reframes their significance. This will take us to my concept of “The Cult of American Democracy” where we will answer the question we started with, who wins in a democracy?Uvalde timelineIndianapolis shooting stoppedThere Have Been 13 Mass School Shootings Since 1966, Not 27 This YearVideo: French Protesting Roe vs Wade OverturnExample of expanding definition of abortionTHE CULT OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACYWant even more sensemaking? Go to beenawake.com/appearances to catch me on other shows and streams. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Back with a brand new episode of Been Awake with L.B.Today we're going to be covering 3 major headlines in the American news cycle1 - Baby formula shortages plaguing the nation! 2 - Mass Shootings, this time they're racist!3 - How to NOT defend the straw manI know what you're thinking, number 3 isn't a major headline. This is true, but you won't want to miss the exploration of how to properly understand your own opinion and see how easily it can be influenced by media and those with Authority. It's the kind of better sensemaking you can't get anywhere else. If you liked the episode consider sharing it with a friend and becoming a patron (get your first year 50% at beenawake.com/subscribe)Don’t forget! you can watch the video on Youtube and Rumble!Been Awake is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Back with a brand new episode of Been Awake with L.B.Today we're going to be covering 3 major headlines in the American news cycle1 - The United States Government all but declares war with Russia by funding the Ukrainian government 2 - Billionaire Elon Musk says he's committed to buying Twitter and returning it to a "free speech" platform3 - An unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court of the United States signals the end of Roe vs Wade and federal protections on abortionWhat do all these stories have in common? Tune in to find out! and subscribe at beenawake.com for all the latest in better sensemaking This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

The easiest way to support BeenAwake.com is subscribe with your email for free.This week on the show we will be covering the last few sections of my essay "The post-libertarian moment defined.” Personally this will mark a change in the focus of my content. I'm happy to still go on other shows and talk about the essay, but what I have realized since I wrote the essay is that I need to be looking and talking to people about what is next. While the essay was directed towards libertarians and deals with whether the LP is a viable vehicle for political change, there are larger principles we can draw from and apply to a broader population. To those who have come aboard over the last few months thanks for giving a small newsletter like mine a chance, let's spread this message of better sensemaking across the country!THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMWhat it is notWhat it meansThe DivideThe PrescriptionWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become patronYou can Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!The quickest way to grow the message of Better Sensemaking is sharing this podcast with a friend or family member. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

If you like what you heard today, support our mission.Welcome to the show. Today’s episode will mostly deal with geopolitics and Ukraine. If you’re waiting for the culmination of ‘The Post Libertarian Moment defined” I will cover the last 3 sections of the essay in a separate episode. Before we get too far into things, if you’re reading this, make sure you’ve checked out Substack’s new app for iPhone. After much consideration I’ve decided to keep Substack my online “home” for another year. While I appreciate my readers and listeners, when you become a Patron, you make it easier for me to dedicate my time doing the thing I love, making sense of the world just for you. THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMA crash course in geopoliticsA lesson from the 4th Generational Warfare HandbookA Ukraine/Russia Timeline that makes senseIs this the end of the world?Why they’re suddenly telling the truthWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Not everyone can afford to become a patron, but you can help me grow the show just by telling someone they need better sensemaking This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, welcome to the show*programming note*You’ll notice there isn’t a snappy intro to this video like prior interviews. I really enjoy making them, but I can’t fit it into my production time anymore. There are too many things I want to cover! So from now on I’ll open interviews solo and bring the guest in (like every other podcast you listen to).I haven’t released a solo episode, but I’ve recently sat down with a few other podcasters you should definitely check them out. Currently available are my recent appearances on Blackbird with James Jenneman, On The Run with Remso Martinez, and Counterflow with Buck Johnson. Soon to be released is an interview with Carlos Abelar’s show Los Libertinos back to today’s conversation.I recently sat down with Josiah who goes by @sodokupolitburo on Twitter. One of the reasons I started a podcast was to explore ideas, how people think fascinates me, especially when someone comes at it from an unorthodox place. I don’t think I do a disservice Josiah when I say he has incredible instincts for how systems come together, but how he gets there won’t be familiar to most people. This is an interview you’ll want to listen to closely. The beginning of the conversation is a download of Josiah’s perspective, you’ll hear me try to put the pieces together, acting as a “midwife of ideas” as Socrates was fond of saying. And we end as always somewhere interesting. This is the philosophy part of the news, mindset, and philosophy I cover at BeenAwake.comIf you enjoy conversations like this, make sure you’re subscribed to the substack with your email, subscribe on itunes or wherever you get podcasts from, there’s also video versions of the show available on YouTube and Rumble For free!If you think the content I produce has value, become a premium subscriber and help me spread the mission of better sensemaking This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingToday’s episode will be a twitter sandwich, we’ll start with some rapid fire tweets I sent out since the last episode and end with some more. In the middle will be a discussion from my essay “The Post-Libertarian Moment Defined” where I’ll discuss what it is and why it happened. Most importantly though, we’re going to be examining the recent exchange between Dr. Anthony Fauci and Senator Dr. Rand Paul during a Senate committee hearing. There’s an important unexplored angle to the exchange other podcasters aren’t covering.Honestly the show could end up being completely different than that. I’ve started writing my descriptions before I do the episode. Just another reason to listen and see what we talk about!THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMWhat it isWhy it happenedHow Anthony Fauci fights Rand PaulTwitter Round up #5Twitter Round up #6What else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingEpisode 69? NiceHappy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed a the holidays in a manner of your choosing. For me it meant Christmas with family, and New Year’s with friends. Today on the show, we’re going to go over the articles that I’ve been publishing at BeenAwake.com. We’ll start by reading the post I wrote on New Years Eve, transition into reading 3 sections of my essay “The Post-Libertarian Moment Defined”, and wrap up with two pieces I’m rather fond of [with special guest Pete Quiñones!] - “Evolution beats Androgyny” and “Conservatives: Stop Protesting at Applebee’s”. If we have time we’ll go over some recent tweets.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMThe future is bright for The FreeTrump2020 LockdownsThe LPMCEvolution beats AndrogynyConservatives: Stop protesting at Applebee'sL.B.'s weekly twitter round-up #3L.B.'s weekly Twitter Round up #4What else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingToday we talk a lot about in-groups / out-groups, and what moralizing is about.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMThere is no post-libertarian"ism"What Moralizing accomplishes4 day work week, Demons on TikTok, and a white black woman's storyWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingI decided to host a Twitter Spaces for an AMA on the essay I have at postlibertarianmoment.com, I opened talking about a Twitter Spat between a so-called “libertarian” editor of Reason Magazine. While you might think it’s an empty twitter exchange, there were some interesting points to pull out.Then I took questions, which turned into a protracted conversation about the Archotropism framework which I should have been more prepared for, but I think the exchange was interesting. I conclude the hour talking about how the state of Michigan is charging the parents of a recent school shooter, and I ask - why not the school as well?THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMy recent appearances on Lions of Liberty and Free Man Beyond the Wall can be found at beenawake.com/appearancesMy essay can be downloaded at postlibertarianmoment.comWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingIt’s been awhile since I’ve sat down to do a solo episode, and what better time than at the end of a holiday weekend dedicated towards giving thanks. FYI, if you’re reading or listening to this the day I release, I will be on the flagship Lions of Liberty Program with Marc Clair tomorrow 11/29 to talk about my latest essay which you can read at postlibertarianmoment.com. I will not be discussing that essay in this episode. We’ll start by touching some “old news” that I highlighted on beenawake.com and spend some time dissecting why I chose to trigger Agorists, and why I bothered to do so beyond mere twitter beef.What you missed @ BEENAWAKE.COMNewsbite: I don't care about Gabby PetitoNewsbite: Dead at 84 - Colin PowellReaction: Anti-war debate held in NYCHow you take your medicineEp 63 - Become F*ckable w/ @RothbirdianEp 64 - Leaving your homeland w/ James GuzmanWhy I don't deal in conspiracies pt 3Friendly potshots at Agorism* Original piece: Legitimizing A System of Slavery* First Reply to me: Agorism is Consistent Libertarianism – A Response* My reply via twitter* Second Reply to me: The Dogma of LB Muniz – a responseWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakinWhat you’re about to listen to is an unmoderated debate between myself and @LiquidZulu (YouTube). Our basic resolution read:Resolved: "The executive orders passed by Gov Abbot in TX banning vaccine mandates for any entity is equally as oppressive as the executive orders issued by President Biden requiring vaccine mandates for business with more than 100 workers"I took the negative, he took the positive. We also agreed to use the following definition for the non-aggression principle The non-aggression principle (also called the non-aggression axiom, or the anti-coercion or zero aggression principle or non-initiation of force) is an ethical stance which asserts that "aggression" is inherently illegitimate. "Aggression" is defined as the "initiation" of physical force against persons or property, the threat of such, or fraud upon persons or their property. In contrast to pacifism, the non-aggression principle does not preclude violent self-defense. The principle is a deontological (or rule-based) ethical stance. This debate should be of interest to all libertarians, and while we didn't part in agreement, I thank @LiquidZulu for taking the time to come on my show. THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

You can catch these live on Twitter Spaces, where I can take questions in real time!Scientists Built an AI to Give Ethical Advice, But It Turned Out Super RacistStop ShoppingTrump Releases New Details On Social Media Platform That He Is Launching Soon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingThis is a live reaction to Dave Chapelle’s recent Stand up special The Closer I recorded using the twitter spaces feature. I discuss some of the big pops of the special (SPOILER ALERT) and some of the larger stories surrounding the special.Then I was joined by Tommy Salmons for a really interesting chat on where ideas come from.That’s live radio,be sure to follow me on twitter for future spaces THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingI recently spoke with James Guzman (twitter) from Borderlessblog.com where in addition to hosting an interesting interview show also helps you figure out how to leave the country of your birth. Becoming an expatriate isn’t a new concept, surely we all remember the American artists at the turn of the century who took up residence in a place like Paris. France might not be your final destination, but that doesn’t mean becoming an expat isn’t in your future. While many people assume America is the freest country in the world, it doesn’t answer whether America is the freest country for you. That and so much more is what we discuss during our conversation which I was happy to have. Let me know what you think on Twitter, and if you’re a fan of James and just stopped by don’t forget to subscribe with your email so we don’t lose touch. CHAPTERS0.00.00 - Intro0.04.00 - Introductions0.08.00 - Helping people expatriate0.16.00 - Immigration and the American Dream0.23.00 - Arguing with Socialists0.28.00 - How difficult is it to move to Mexico?0.36.00 - What made AMLO different?0.42.00 - Progressivism is Corporate0.50.00 - Left & Right1.01.00 - Confirmation bias while in Covid1.05.00 - Plugs1.08.40 - FinWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportCash App $beenawakeGo to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!America needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingI recently sat down with a new friend from twitter, who for the purposes of this conversation will go by her online account name @Rothbirdian. During our conversation we touch upon a variety of topics, including whether we are patriots - the differences in her perspective as an immigrant, and how relationships have suffered over the last year. We also talk about some silliness surrounding a certain segment of dude who would are faux Trad as I’d call them. We get personal, we get deep. Audio is a bit of an issue, but still listenable. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and if you’re a fan of @Rothbirdian just stopping by, subscribe with your email so we can keep in touch!Chapters0.00.00 - Intro0.07.00 - Introductions0.17.00 - Nonconforming patriotism0.22.00 - Opines on Anarchy0.30.00 - Relationships during the pandemic0.37.00 - Pressure from Doctors0.43.00 - The False Trad Dude0.57.00 - People don't want to look good1.07.00 - Virtual Relationships1.17.00 - Getting better1.20.00 - Plugs1.23.48 - FinWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other people’s shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberCash App $beenawakeAmerica needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingSat down Sunday morning and caught up with what I’ve been writing at BeenAwake.comI’m starting to see why people hire producers, but everything we go over today culminates in a question: are you really free?THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMNewsbite: AOC @ The MetNewsbite: San Fran Mayor Moved by The SpiritNewsbite: Tim Pool vs Jack MurphyNewsbite: third times the charm!Newsbite: Will Facebook recover?Newsbite: Facebook Whistleblower in CongressNewsbite: Government ShutdownNewsbite: Do you hear the people sing?Movie Review: ReminiscenceIs liberty popular?What else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesSupportVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriberAmerica needs a software update, share this patch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Support Better SensemakingI think I initially asked the Vixens to come on the show back in June. We finally had our schedules lined up just in time for The Met. After we get the introductions out of the way, we talk about our perceptions of someone like AOC, we end up talking about what it’s been like losing friends and a couple of my favorite subjects - generational differences and of course the paradox of identity.Here’s where you can find the VixensVoluntaryvixens.comMain InstagramMain Twitter (prob Jessie)Other Twitter (prob Maddie)They’re also part of the Make Liberty Great Again Network, which brings together a bunch of great shows.Chapters0:00:00 INTRO0:04:00 - Introductions0:11:00 - AOC @ The Met0:24:15 - Fealty, Identity, and the pills0:31:40 - Generational differences & media0:36:00 - Losing friends0:49:00 - How times change0:53:00 - Worship your betters1:04:00 - PlugsWhat else..?follow.beenawake.com to find me on all social mediaCheck me out on other shows at beenawake.com/appearancesDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Back with episode 59 to talk with an old friend of mine about the war on terror, media influence, the peril of secret knowledge, and so much more!You can follow his work on his instagram @get.mantamed.Since my last podcast I've published 2 articles, On writing my grandfather’s obituaryIt’s time to grow upI talk about both of them inside of the conversation.If you’re a premium subscriber, you can access this list of episodes I have in video format on YouTube. I’ll be honest the show is mostly audio driven, but I want to incorporate more video as I personally find it more engaging than audio alone. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Level up your realityIt's been a couple weeks since my last show, so thank you very much for listening to this one. Today we'll cover with some depth the Simone Biles controversy. After that I'll let you know where you can get the best economics education around, before we discuss what the not too distant future might look like in the good ole U-S-of-A, and of course I’ll let you know what advice a billionaire gave me about the Federal Reserve. THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMThe University I wish I attendedThe future in 3 flagsPart 1: Did Simone Biles make you mad?Part 2: Simone Biles and the Corporate PressPart 3: The corruption surrounding SimoneWhat else..?follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityToday’s Episode we’re going to begin by talking about Vampirism and why the Biden Administration is pushing a narrative whereby his enemies believe he is sucking the blood from children. Then we’ll get into why Black Lives (don’t*) Matter, and what the US government’s role really is on the world stage. Closing out the show I’ll be addressing my response to @PopularLiberty_ and what I think of the current critiques of individualism after my conversation with Matt Erickson from Kingpilled. I’ve been experimenting with livestreams, if you are on my premium list you got an email giving you access to the Zoom Room to participate in the show or listen in live and ask questions.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMBlack Lives (Don’t*) MatterThe US Coast Guard Defends TyrannyA Reply to @PopularLiberty_Video of biden talking about kid’s blood 1Video of biden talking about kid’s blood 2Video of Joe Biden saying America is Back?What else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

level up your realityIt was my birthday this past week, so if you haven’t subscribed to my substack yet, please do so at beenawake.com/subscribe, If you believe in the mission of better sensemaking I ask that you level up your reality by becoming a paying subscriber. This episode we’re going to talk a lot about Cuba, next week I will too. If you didn’t know I’m second-generation Cuban-American, so what happens there hits close to home. The title of today’s episode is “sterile ideas bear no fruit” and the situation in Cuba highlights why this is true. We’re going to take a look at another piece of libertarian dogma, and dissect why you should adopt that mantra as well as “don’t be poor.” I’ll also let you know where you can see me on other people’s shows, and most importantly delineate why nihilism is boring.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMRecent AppearancesGiving Thanks#SOSCubaWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityAdam is going to introduce to this nascent idea known as post-libertarianism. At the outset, you might think that only libertarians should concern themselves with these ideas, but I think in the course of our conversation you will see the profound impacts for you and society. I think there’s something to the fact that being on the margin of political ideology, libertarianism might just be the next big thing. The only way it’s going to happen is if we can continue to honestly and systemically question our world to reach a greater understanding. That’s what I’m here to do, and I hope you join meDon’t forget to Follow Adam on Twitter and visit his website yertalkinoverme.com to subscribe to his podcast. He has some big names on there and he’s worth listening to in his own rightChapters:0:00 - Introduction to Post-Libertarian18:00 - Accelerationism, the enlightenment, and faith30:00 - Spelunking the God-shaped hole37:00 - Limits and Liberalism44:00 - The herd, human nature, and evolution53:00 - That's culture1:10:00 - Direction of elites1:15:00 - JBP 1:29:00 - activism vs praxis1:35:00 - generational messaging1:43:00 - plugsWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityHello new followers! Did I just record a solo episode after being interviewed for two hours? Yes. Why? Because I love this that much. Today’s episode will discuss libertarianism being broken by a one minute clip, your marching orders for CRT, and defining the idea of paradox. I also spend some time working through why I think the paradox of identity as I call it is necessary to contend with.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMYour marching orders for CRTDefining ParadoxStop being poorWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityIf you’re a fan of twitter, you’ll like Nick Ashley. I met him on the Tower Power Hour, and since then he has managed to make multiple waves in the pond of Liberty Twitter. During our conversation we talk about how we use social media differently, what he’s said and why he says it. Ironically enough as I’m getting ready to post my interview with him it would appear as though he has been suspended from the platform. (JK I was looking at an old screen name)He also has a podcast - The Individualist Podcast which I’ve been on.Just a heads up there will be cursing in this episode.What else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityLet’s get it going! Today’s show we talk about irreverence, faith, stupid youtube drama, censorship, comedic in a corporate lens, and the likelihood of bloody revolution.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMAn apology for irreverenceWhy I would have debated Same SederWhy corporate comedy sucksBiden on moving against the governmentWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityTHIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMThe most dangerous word beginning with “I”There’s no playing catch upWhat branch of philosophy has caused the most human suffering?The Pantheonic methodWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Holy cow, we’re at 50 episodes!Only two articles this week, but still had a great episode talking with Matthew who I’m visiting in Florida this weekend. I’ll be on vacation next week, so look forward to more content! (because I spend a lot of time writing when on vacation)Today we go over some concepts I’ve been playing with on the pages of beenawake.com and connect them to events happening in real time. Other topics covered-twitter-black entrepreneurs-wage gap-thomas sowell-what kind of messaging I work on-meeting people where they areHere are the articles from this weekIs this why things are changing?The utility of false information This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityOn the livestream today (Saturday mornings from 10-12 central time) I covered the following Today we'll be covering -my black hat -the choice is yours (scott horton on tim pool) -check out this this hot leak (lab leak hypothesis) -it's hard to face evil(only in the premium episode) -a microchasm of debates on liberty twitter -sarwark loses to malice -that glamorous picture of a girl w/ facial hair THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMThe choice is yoursCheck out this hot leakIt’s hard to face evilMy black hatWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Time to level up your realityPodcast Art goes hereIn this episode I talk a little bit about my conception of the “spectre of marx” and why Socialists today don’t have a leg to stand on (in my estimation. We talk about some of the recent posts at beenawake.com, I give a little motivation and we close talking about why Lori Lightfoot won’t talk to white reporters anymore.Go Subscribe to the new YT Channel!THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMCan we laugh a little bit?Everything wrong with communismI’m going to to guess antifa is still a thingHead underwater and you tell me. . . Multigenerational differences in cyberspaceWhat else..?Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot giving interviews only to journalists of colorProtesters chant outside Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home: 'It's not enough to be Black'Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Level upThe Zenith is defined as “the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer” This week we explore the slow-talking president’s plans and then shift into a far more interesting conversation about who we are, what we are, and maybe even why we believe it. There isn’t another show like this, so make sure you subscribe with your email at BeenAwake.com and share with a friend. THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Our president sounds pretty goodTuesday - The zenith of enlightenmentWednesday - Doctors talking about better solutionsThursday - Consciousness explained (kinda)What else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Get in on the ground floorThanks for coming back to the show! If you haven’t already I need you to subscribe with your email at beenawake.com Today’s show is going to go over the recent controversy. Today we’re going to go over the week at beenawake.com starting with the recent “controversy” caused by Dave Smith on Joe Rogan’s show.Then we’ll get into a juicy conversation about the nature of propaganda and how it is used to demonize independent thought.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Make it easy for the policeTuesday - The true origins of conspiracy theoriesWednesday - Why propaganda worksThursday - Talk that liberty fireWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

It’s time to level upWelcome back to another episode of your favorite show. Don’t forget I’m offering a lifetime 50% discount at BeenAwake.com/subscribe which I will never offer again. Thank you to those who have already supported, it means the world.This episode starts off talking about Afghanistan and then takes a turn into mindset and musings frankly. Sometimes it’s good to be questioning things and not covering the big news of the week. Honestly I’m realizing as I type out the description I didn’t even make mention of the results in the Derek Chauvin trial.Oh, there’s a premium episode out tomorrow.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Is leaving Afghanistan the right decision?Tuesday - On the nature of second thoughtsWednesday - Don’t hate what you doThursday - Human Behavior and MarketingWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

It’s time to level up your realityThis weeks show will give you four good questions to ask about the police, and let you know what kind of summer we’re heading into. We now live in a country where rioting is called protesting, and where rioting is expected. After being locked down, stripped of meaning, and reprogrammed what else would you expect the herd to do? We’ll talk a little about reality, and why I feel like some of this covid craziness has me feeling like I’m in a video game. From now until my one year anniversary I’m offering a lifetime 50% membership for anyone who wants to level up their perception of reality. Join me!THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Headlines of todayTuesday - What obesity and sloth mean for your rightsWednesday - Regulating human behavior in a simulationThursday - Applied liberty and your pokesWhat else..?My appearance on the Tower Gang Power Hour (nsfw)w/ @Lockoutdays @nick__ashley @nota4p @anarcho_toadJoin me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Get in on the ground floorIf you’re wondering where episode 40 is in your feed, it was my first premium episode for subscribers. Get in on the ground floor with a lifetime discount only good through the end of July 2021! By supporting the show you are helping me grow an audience that cares about understanding the world, and giving me the means to spread the message of better sensemaking.In today’s episode we talk fascism, murder trials, the coming riots, personality differences, epistemic humility, and why we should always work against political fatalism.Where else do you find a show as good as this one? THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Have you been watching the Chauvin trial?Tuesday - There is always more to say - Vaccine Passports and fatalismWednesday - Epistemic Humility and personalityThursday - The ties between woke and communismWhat else..?Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant videoJoin me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Been Awake is for Better Sensemaking Despite what Reason Editor Robbie Soave tweeted, you can’t split a babyToday we’re going to cover some real stuff. You’re going to learn an important and fundamental truism about human behavior, and why the people in government and media lie and continue to imprison you.Someone told me this week, the world is turning again. If you want to understand why and how, you’ll subscribe to this show.THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Fear and loathing in GeorgiaTuesday - All this has happened beforeWednesday - Can we talk about Joe Biden’s dog?Thursday - This is something you have to think aboutWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Without you, the mission of better sensemaking will die If you haven’t listened before this will take you on a journey, and you will know more about how the world works after listening.Think it’s impossible to connect unions, Dr. Phil, mass shootings, CNN, spring break, and the student loan crisis together? Think againSubscribe, share, contribute - to fight against the faceless THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Our president cancelled student debt!Tuesday - Breaking code silenceWednesday - How unions help their workersThursday - Have I made a horrible mistake?What else..?Twitter Thread on police standoff with Omar Shafie in Ann ArborCNN front page last thursdayExtra email I sent outJoin me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!follow.beenawake.comDon’t ForgetVisit Buymeacoffee.com/beenawake for one time donations!Go to beenawake.com/subscribe to become a recurring subscriber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the showIt’s been fun to get to know other creators in this space, talking with Drew was no different. I’m not that old, but damn it’s cool to see these young dudes making a name for themselves.Real quick - go to follow.beenawake.com and catch me on your favorite social media outlet!We start out discussing the police and what it’s like to talk with people about your philosophy when it’s so outside of the mainstream. Drew discusses his influences growing up, and why he choose to produce such (awesome) short content. To the people still learning long form podcasting my advice is this: throw this conversation on the next time you’re driving somewhere, cleaning your house, or doing something menial. The cerebral fireworks will help you along your work better than whistling can accomplishChapters:0:00:00 - introductions0:08:00 - The police0:22:00 - why anarchy0:32::00 - what's in a name?0:34:00 - who can we talk to?0:39:00 - the racializing0:43:00 - victims of the algorhithm0:51:00 - Drew's process0:57:00 - 4GW, NRX, BLM1:03:00 - being serious in PoliticsAll the goodiesSubscribe to Drew’s youtube by visiting lockoutdays.comFollow Drew on TwitterIf you gained value from this interview, donate to the mission.buymeacoffee.com/beenawake This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Been Awake is for Better Sensemaking I almost called this one “technical difficulties” I did 4 takes and my internet kept cutting out as I was trying to play videos. Unfortunately this also kicked me out of zoom so I had to start over each time…. Thankfully I invested in my road kit so I used my zoom podtrak p4 to make this happen. I almost was defeated, but I prevailed (and so can you!) Last Sunday I had James Jenneman on the show you can check episode 36 and visit his substack blackbird.substack.comThis Sunday I’ll have on Drew Hancock from lockoutdays.com, Big thanks to both guys for sitting down with me!THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Open borders? or closed borders?Tuesday - Why you should fight for 15Wednesday - There are four lightsThursday - What lockdowns have doneWhat else..?Brad Polumbo Senate TestimonyLast week’s interview with James JennemanBill Maher China videoJoin me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!Twitter, Gab, MeWe, Minds, Parler and InstagramDon’t ForgetCheck out the original work in reading orderVisit follow.BeenAwake.com to follow me everywhere!Visit Beenawake.com/donate to support the mission! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the showSometimes it takes a little bit of time before you understand somebody enough to have the conversation you really want to have. Big thanks to James Jenneman of the Blackbird Podcast for coming on to do a marathon show with me!Real quick - go to follow.beenawake.com and catch me on your favorite social media outlet!We start by talking about libertarianism, and end up discussing integral theory, religion, gender, and the Death of God (according to Nietzsche). What more can you ask for in a conversation? How about some chapter markers so you know what you’re getting into - I got you covered there.To the people still learning long form podcasting my advice is this: throw this conversation on the next time you’re driving somewhere, cleaning your house, or doing something menial. The cerebral fireworks will help you along your work better than whistling can accomplishChapters0:00:00 -introductions0:10:00 -why we produce content & the "truth0:14:00 - libertarian "ish"0:19:00 - a quick political history of James0:21:00 - Is identity a paradox?0:24:00 - post post modernism0:27:00 - Let's talk gender?0:33:00 - all boys talk 0:36:00 - non-dogmatic libertarians0:40:00 - does the market provide? (& integral theory)0:49:00 - Why I laugh -nondogmatism0:51:00 - Post-modern neomarxists0:54:00 - God is dead (and we have killed him)1:02:00 - Is Jordan Peterson wrong?1:14:00 - The Master, his Emissary, and ignorance1:21:00 - Building better habits1:31:00 - Faith, religion, orothodoxy, and mediation1:42:00 - The counter-melody1:50:00 - FinAll the goodiesFollow James on Twitter @JamesljSubscribe to Blackbird on Substack blackbird.substack.comUse James’s Affiliate link for Renegade UniversityOpen Letter to Jordan Peterson (youtube)Thaddeus Russell vs Stephen Hicks (does a free society need postmodernism?)Thaddeus Russell vs Michael Rectenwald (postmodernism debate)Richard Wolff vs Gene Epstein (capitalism vs socialism)Leisure the Basis of Culture by Josef PieperThe Gay Science by Freiderich NietzscheWhy I laugh by L.B. MuñizBlackbird Podcast ep 8 Integrating With Bryan O’DohertyIf you gained value from this interview, donate to the mission. buymeacoffee.com/beenawake This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Been Awake is for Better Sensemaking Alright well, It’s about midnight as I’m writing this. I recorded my first 2 hours interview with James Jenneman of the Blackbird podcast (https://blackbird.substack.com/), and had an absolute blast. Stay tuned for that bonus interview coming to you real soon. Rather than go to sleep like a normal human, I recorded my normal awesome solo show for you good people.So enjoy! and make sure you read the articles and show me some love at beenawake.com/donateOr follow me on twitter @thelbmunizTHIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - Here come the moniesTuesday - What is your white identity?Wednesday - “I’ll wait another year and a half”Thursday - “O” is for OligarchyWhat else..?Join me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!Twitter, Gab, MeWe, Minds, Parler and InstagramDon’t ForgetCheck out the original work in reading orderVisit follow.BeenAwake.com to follow me everywhere!Visit Beenawake.com/donate to support the mission! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe

Been Awake is for Better Sensemaking Packed show for you today! I decided to join the Libertarian Party because I don’t want the term Libertarian to be a joke anymore. This won’t be changing my show in any way, but I want to be honest with you my listeners. I talk about that first thing and then I discuss some of the allegations swirling around the embattled governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo. Seems like he is no longer one of the Press’ favorite politicians. Then we go through the jam packed week where I once again demonstrate just how ridiculous people in Washington D.C. are. Thanks for listening! and if you haven’t already, mind giving me your email so we don’t lose touch? THIS WEEK @ BEENAWAKE.COMMonday - $how me the moniesTuesday - Do you believe in free speech?Wednesday - Will Texas become a wasteland?Thursday - So you want to learn about congress?What else..?My Tweets on Joining the LPAndrew Cuomo apologizes but won’t resign amidst allegationsKamala Harris casts tie-breaking vote to launch debate of $1.9 trillion covid billJoin me on social media! I post new content every day for you to like and share!Twitter, Gab, MeWe, Minds, Parler and InstagramDon’t ForgetCheck out the original work in reading orderVisit follow.BeenAwake.com to follow me everywhere!Visit Beenawake.com/donate to support the mission! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beenawake.substack.com/subscribe