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On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy Dive into Artificial Intelligence and metaphysics by analyzing a recent Haman Nature video featuring Jobst Landgrebe and Barry Smith. This one gets meta! 00:00 — Intro. When your own interview is so good it merits a clip show about it!04:50 — Clip 1: What does “Clever Hans” have to tell us about minds and AI and the way humans perceive “thinking” where it doesn’t exist?21:55 — Clip 2: Is it true that humans can’t build something they don’t understand? What about later on in time?29:05 — Clip 3: How good are robots at poker? Would they get “worse” if they could see you visually?41:02 — Clip 4: Can we simulate intelligence? Can we simulate evolution? What are the constraints?1:02:25 — Clip 5: What does randomness and chaos theory and “orbital wobbles” tell us about AI?1:11:34 — Clip 6: Puff, puff, give! Let’s talk about simulations and base reality and the human nature and forestalling the heat death of the universe and hallucinating LLMs.1:29:59 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Former Haman Nature episodes mentioned:Hn 181 — Why AI Will Never Rule the WorldHn 177 — Interview with Jobst Landgrebe, author of The Hype CycleBob Murphy Show episode mentioned: Ep 314 - Winston Ewert asks is the human mind a computer Video about LLMs mentioned:Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the seventh episode of Adam and Tyrone’s exploration of the great book, Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt’s masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below)00:00 — Intro. Reading books, for fun and profit! 03:21 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 15: Where Does This Leave the Poor? What does it mean to be poor in America? Who really benefits from government poverty programs? How do these programs trap people in poverty? What else does the government do to raise prices and hurt the poor?12:13 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 16: How the Fed Fits In. Artificially expanding money and credit creates the boom/bust cycle and counterfeits wealth away from the citizenry. 19:49 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 17: The Fed’s Conflict of Interest. Central banks and fiat currency allows for massive corruption, which they try to paper over by manipulating the “animal spirits” of market actors. It’s all a shell game.1:08:18 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: Economics in 3 Lessons YouTube playlist: Adam’s other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy break down the pros and cons of Game Theory — including how the field relates to poker! Come on in and get schooled on this fascinating area of mathy goodness! 00:00 — Intro. Adam doesn’t trust Miss Scarlet or Colonel Mustard. Really, nobody should.01:38 — What is Game Theory, anyway? What fields is it useful for?09:21 — The history of Game Theory. Also, Game Theory is attractive because it’s rigorous. But those assumptions...23:03 — A brief discussion of Game Theory Optimal (GTO) play in poker. 28:45 — Bob teaches us some fascinating (and goofy) things about the famous Ultimatum Game.42:21 — Bob teaches us some fascinating (and goofy) things about the famous Prisoner’s Dilemma.1:05:00 — The map is not the territory. What are the obvious problems with Game Theory?1:14:24 — Closing thoughts. Blackjack, poker, chess, etc. Also, always be on the lookout for a Flatland scenario.1:22:35 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross A fun browser game that plays with Game Theory: https://ncase.me/trust/Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Haman Nature, libertarian poker pro (and amateur everything else) Adam Haman interviews two brilliant scientists (Jobst Landgrebe and Barry Smith) about their book Why Machines Will Never Rule the World: Artificial Intelligence Without Fear. Don’t fret, folks. Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming to destroy us. Don’t believe the hype.00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Jobst Landgrebe and Barry Smith! Who are they and why do they know what Artificial Intelligence is all about?06:06 — LLMs: What are they vs. what people think they are?13:24 — Are LLMs thinking? In any way? Do they “want” anything? And what are neural networks?15:55 — How “could” an AGI be created? Is it possible? Why is “active perception” such a mystery? Also, why is it always 10 minutes until 2 o’clock? How does thermodynamics impact AI limitations?33:10 — Certainty, greatness, and... poker? Are there limits to what can be modelled? 42:11 — How does AGI (and it’s limits) relate to the question of “hard determinism”? Also, why won’t intelligence “fit” into a digital box? And what are the limits of “implicit mathematics”?56:45 — What is the truth or falsehood of simulation theory? What about the Fermi paradox? Where are all the aliens?1:09:58 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned — Why Machines Will Never Rule the World -- https://amzn.to/3KosxQ3Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam’s other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this special REACTION episode of Haman Nature, Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo are joined by Charles Melchin to react to FOUR new Tom MacDonald videos. What’s good? What’s bad? What’s amazing? What’s baffling? Come find out! 00:00 — Intro. Adam and Tyrone welcome non-famous artistic critic and cultural commentator Charles Melchin! 05:11 — Video 1: “Charlie” -- Tom’s heartfelt response to the murder of Charlie Kirk. 16:06 — Video 2: “Woke World” -- Tom’s had enough. Screw everything woke! 36:15 — Video 3: “All My Haters” -- Tom loves to mock his haters in his huge mansion! 45:38 — Video 4: “Equality” -- Tom brings a unifying message. 53:42 — Closing thoughts on all four videos. 57:37 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer For daily articles and bonus content, join us at: https://hamannature.substack.com/ Adam’s other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy Dive into a fascinating ZeroHedge debate recently about WWII. Keith Knight of the Libertarian Institute faced off against British historian Jim Holland on whether the US should have entered this horrific war. Some unique arguments and a whole lot of wisdom were deployed. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Another clip show? And a debate? Yay!01:53 — Adam and Bob give their general remarks. Was this a good debate? Who won? 12:52 — Clip 1: Keith lays out the beginning of WWII from the perspective of Germany and Japan. Persuasive? Also, how awesome is cheese, right?21:24 — Clip 2: Keith says the claim that “you can’t negotiate with dictators” makes no sense in WWII. Persuasive?27:08 — Clip 3: Jim Holland says America had to enter the war because... we were rich? WTF? Also, did Smoot-Hawley cause WWII?34:53 — Clip 4: Keith lays out a great argument about how leaders should think about whether or not to go to war. 41:49 — Clip 5: Keith lays out how he would have tried to prevent the Holocaust. Would Hitler have “conquered North America” if the US didn’t enter WWII? Also, what atrocities should one be willing to commit in the name of some “greater good”? 1:04:37 — In closing, Keith Knight did a great job! 1:07:00 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Source for war production table mentioned: Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order PodcastThe holidays are almost upon us. If you’re feeling festive and in a gift-giving mood, consider supporting Haman Nature financially. We are a plucky upstart and we need all the help we can get to keep going. Thanks, and Merry Christmas! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome, paid subscribers to Haman Nature! Thank you so much for your support. You mean the world to Tyrone and me. Heck, if y’all multiply, maybe we can actually keep this thing as a going concern!Today I offer you PART TWO of my excellent interview with the very wise and very European Jobst Landgrebe, author of The Hype Cycle. I like this guy a lot an… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Haman Nature, libertarian poker pro Adam Haman interviews scientist, philosopher, and all-around smart person about his book, The Hype Cycle: Uppers and Downers in Our Bipolar Culture. Our hopes and fears are being manipulated by nefarious actors in government and media along a wide spectrum of “hypes”. Good news: We don’t have to suffer. All we need to do is open our eyes. 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Jobst Landgrebe, slayer of vicious hypes! Who is this guy and how did he become so learned? 07:40 — Why write The Hype Cycle? What’s gone wrong in our world? 10:35 -- What is Fear Hype? What is Hope Hype? What are Hype Cycles and who creates them and for what purpose? Is Covid a “hype”? What about Putin? 17:10 — Why do democracies (and republics) tend to fall into tyranny? Stupidity, foolishness, or both? 32:53 — Can’t one-world government and mass globalization solve all our problems? 38:01 — Join as a paid subscriber at HamanNature.com for PART TWO! 38:47 -- What are the perils of “scientism”? 48:31 — What is anti-democratic neo-feudalism? Is that where we are at right now in the West? How do our modern “oligarchs” differ from those of the past? Is it worse now? How do we “wake up”? 56:53 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned - The Hype Cycle by Jobst Landgrebe: Adam on X: @RerazerJoin as a paid subscriber for bonus material, including PART TWO of this interview with Jobst Landgrebe. Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy react to two recent and provocative video clips. The first is an odd moral framing made by Stefan Molyneux. The second is a powerful and controversial analysis of MAGA by Tucker Carlson. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Another clip show? Yay! 01:53 — Clip 1: Stefan Molyneux says it’s “moral” to kill innocent children in certain situations, and he frames his argument in a peculiar way. Adam and Bob respond. 22:53 — Clip 2: Stefan Molyneux says you can’t have higher moral standards than your enemies. Is he right? 38:24 — Clip 3: Tucker Carlson lays out the meaning of “America First”. What’s up with this massively contentious term? 51:17 — Clip 4: Tucker Carlson emphasizes that MAGA is anti-war and anti-globalism. What’s the truth of free trade and globalization in this highly regulated and taxed economy. Also, is GDP meaningful? 1:16:31 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Stefan Molyneux clip mentioned: Is Christianity Losing?Tucker Carlson clip mentioned: The MAGA movement’s future:Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the sixth episode of Adam and Tyrone’s exploration of the great book, Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt’s masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below) 00:00 — Intro. Dude, 15% off at Denny’s! 01:42 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 13: The Crony Capitalist Conundrum! How do we disentangle “private” from “government” actions? What about GSEs? NGOs? “Non-profits”? 12:13 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 14: The Progressive Paradox! How to stop cronies from using government to abuse us? Make government... bigger? 19:49 — Time after time, observers see the problems of big government, but pretend that a little more of the evil thing will make it better. 44:00 — When it comes to the evils of monopoly government, why can’t we learn? 49:50 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: Economics in Three Lessons Haman Nature YouTube playlist: Adam’s other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.comWelcome, beloved paid subscribers to this bonus episode!In this episode, Tyrone and I dive deeper into the bizarre (and possibly demonic) Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program of our northern neighbor, Canada. Socialized medicine ain’t good, folks. Beware doctors and bureaucrats who want to “help” you die.00:00 — Intro. Introducing MAiD: “Good morn…

On this episode of Haman Nature, Adam has some questions for economist Bob Murphy about a former boss of his. Art Laffer is a famous economist who has advised Nixon, Reagan, and Trump. He has been a tireless promoter of free markets, invented (or popularized) the famous “Laffer Curve” understanding of income taxes, and has come to believe that money production should be an entirely free market / private sector phenomenon. We agree! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Who is the Art Laffer fellow, and what is Bob’s “special relationship” with him? 02:58 — Clip 1: Laffer gives a little of his (and the US’s) history with money and says it should all be private. Bob breaks down the history of money prior to the Fed. 15:26 — Clip 2: Laffer describes debates with Milton Friedman and losing battles over sound money and fixed exchange rates. Who was right? Bob breaks down the economics of it all. 33:05 — Clip 3: How did Laffer “discover” Supply-Side Economics? What’s the Laffer Curve? 1:15:23 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Book mentioned: Bob Murphy’s Understanding Money MechanicsAdam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

A little while back, the Netflix mini-series “Adolescence” was all the rage. From a right-wing perspective, there were all manner of reasons given to be critical of the show, and many people just wrote the series off for that reason. Was the criticism justified? Why or why not? Adam Haman and Charles Melchin dive in and get to the bottom of the controversy! 00:00 — Intro. Does Netflix’s “Adolescence” suck? “On-call curmudgeon” Charles sez it does. Adam isn’t so sure. 02:21 — Adam plays the trailer for the 4-part series and describes the political controversy over “Adolescence”. 08:27 — Does “Adolescence” work as a piece of art, independent of any political issues? 18:40 — What does “Adolescence” say about our society? Does it hit the mark and say something meaningful, or is it just a crappy piece of political propaganda? 46:23 — A piece of art is one thing. The way the creators and critics describe the art is a completely different thing. Sometimes art isn’t completely understood even by those who made it. 1:15:46 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Haman Nature articles mentioned: ”Go ahead, keep treating boys and men like they are inherently garbage. What could go wrong?””The War on Boys has predictable, devastating, and murderous consequences.” Adam on X: @Rerazer Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this crossover episode, economist Bob Murphy and professional gambler Adam Haman expand their “literary” analysis series into the cinema with one of Adam’s favorites: The Big Kahuna, starring Kevin Spacey, Danny Devito, and Peter Facinelli. Warning: There will be spoilers galore! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Adam just loves giving Dr. Bob Murphy work assignments. This week: The Big Kahuna! 01:44 — Adam breaks down the details of this film from 1999 and what it means to him. 07:51 — Bob gives his initial thoughts. Is this movie... worthy? Also, does Bob owe Adam $500 bucks? 21:50 — Clip 1: A tiger plays with a kitten... kinda. 38:50 — Clip 2: Phil (DeVito) tells of a dream he once had about God. What on earth does it mean? 53:43 — Clip 3: Larry (Spacey) has some choice words for Bob (Facinelli) about his behavior. 57:07 — Clip 4: What’s the worst thing one person can tell another? 1:01:44 — Clip 5: Phil (DeVito) speaks to Bob (Facinelli) about character - or the lack thereof. 1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the fifth episode of Adam and Tyrone’s exploration of the great book, Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt’s masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below) 00:00 — Intro. What up, my cronies! Three is almost always better than one! 03:24 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 10: Crony Capitalism! How should we feel about using the term “capitalism”? 18:55 — It’s the same story across time and place. England, France, China, wherever, cronies exist to control and steal. Public Choice Theory is always operative. 21:48 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 11: Laissez-faire Contra the Cronies! 30:22 — Even a little bit of freedom usually outstrips cronyism! Which raises the question: how rich could we all be without such corruption? 32:37 — Let’s read Lesson Three: Enemies of the Free Price System, Chapter 12: Today’s Crony Capitalism! Who says we can’t learn (all the wrong lessons) from the past?! 47:34 — What are the modern effects of cronyism? How does fiat money make it all worse? 49:44 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! (Easter egg: Fun with pronouncing words!) Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: Economics in 3 Lessons playlist: Adam’s other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are back with another clip show! What’s with the softball interviews Dave Smith and Glenn Greenwald gave Nick Fuentes? What are all the players trying to do? Also, Coleman Hughes gave Dave Smith his toughest debate on Israel/Gaza to date, but still came up short. Adam and Bob cover the blow-by-blow. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. It’s another clip show! Faith and begorrah! 02:21 — Clip 1: A sample of Glenn Greenwald’s interview of Nick Fuentes on System Update. 09:44 — Clip 2: A sample from Nick Fuentes’s show America First from earlier this year. Beware: this is ridiculously offensive language. We bleeped it, but still. 15:38 — Adam and Bob react to those two clips, plus Fuentes’s appearance on Dave Smith’s Part of the Problem. 34:58 — Now let’s talk about something uncontroversial, the Israel/Gaza issue and the debate between Dave Smith and Coleman Hughes on the matter. 37:50 — Clip 3: Does war spending “matter”? Does it cause inflation or harm us in other ways? 47:09 — Clip 4: Is military non-interventionism dangerous? Wouldn’t other Great Powers “take over”? 56:35 — Clip 5: Why worry about “The Israel Lobby”? Does it really impact US foreign policy? 1:06:23 — Clip 6: Does General Wesley Clark even know what he’s talking about? Memo? Pfft... who cares about memos? 1:22:15 — Coleman’s tweet about seeming anti-Israel hypocrisy. 1:35:13 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Video mentioned:Video mentioned: Dave Smith remarks on the Hughes debate & the Clark memo:Bob Murphy Show episode about Syrian chemical attacks mentioned: Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.comWelcome, beloved paid subscribers to this bonus episode!Today I have the much anticipated (that is to say: sorry I’m late) Part Two of Tyrone and my retrospective on some of Charlie Kirk’s best college debate moments. It is in honor of all Charlie did that we look back on what he’s best known for, peaceful debate in the public square. If we lose that, w…

What are the various methods people can employ to achieve liberty in their lives? Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy go through the list and evaluate the chances/successes of each. Hint: One of the two is a tiny bit more black-pilled than the other. Enjoy!00:00 -- Intro. Bob explains his wardrobe choices - and his pill color preferences. Are there any avenues of promoting liberty that are working? 05:50 -- Liberty category 1) Just Do It Yourself! -- Agorism, Bitcoin, Expatriation, Flee to Mars?, Homeschooling, Free Cities, Seasteading, Uber, AirBnb, etc. 13:44 -- Liberty category 2) Education/persuasion! -- Teaching, writing, lecturing, podcasting, memes, social media, YouTube, art, music, television, movies, books, Minarchism? Anarchism? 54:33 -- Liberty category 3) Politics! -- Secession, the Free State Project, Libertarian Party, Reps, Dems, issue coalitions, federal? local? School choice, Defend the Guard, helicopters, dictators? 1:15:18 -- Adam sez: Keep your expectations low and keep plugging away. It’s the right thing to do. 1:18:32 -- Outro. Spike Cohen is a hero, Join You Are the Power! Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Haman Nature episode about Free Cities w/ Joyce Brand:Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s brutal assassination, Adam and Tyrone take a moment to reflect on the man’s work, his impact, and some of the areas of agreement and disagreement they have with his methods and his message. 00:00 — Intro. It’s been a little while since Charlie Kirk was murdered, but Adam and Tyrone are still upset. 01:52 — Adam and Tyrone reflect on Charlie Kirk’s recent “appearance” on Hn where he was criticized for being a “big-government” conservative. 08:00 — Clip 1: Charlie Kirk vs. a violent lefty. Why does the left hate free speech? Why does the left seem like the most violent of the two “sides”? 15:00 — Clip 2: Charlie Kirk college student debate montage: Why debate students? Is Kirk a fascist? Kirk on how to treat a lady. Kirk on Democracy. Kirk on “trans-women”. Kirk and an adorable plant. Kirk vs. a masked America-hating secessionist? 37:10 — Shameless plug for our paid Substack membership. Sign up at HamanNature.com for bonus content including Part Two of this Charlie Kirk memorial episode. 38:25 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Adam on X: @Rerazer Adam’s other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy return to their series of literary analysis with a classic by GK Chesterton, The Man Who Was Thursday. Warning: There will be spoilers galore! First Frank Miller, now Chesterton. What’s next? Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Wait... what classic European story are we discussing here? Also, Adam admits an error and performs a classic ritual of contrition. 13:03 — Adam takes a stab at laying out the bizarre plot of this book. 19:53 — So, is it any good? Adam and Bob give their opinions, underscored by many examples. 42:06 — Bob somehow tricks Adam into trying to describe the ending of this novel. Also, what does this strange story mean? What’s the lesson? What are the themes? 1:10:40 — A work of art is always a separate thing from its creator. 1:14:20 — Outro and awkward ad placement. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Jimmy Kimmel was cancelled. Then he wasn’t! Adam and Tyrone dive deeper into a recent crossover episode with Bob Murphy about a great Part of the Problem episode by Dave Smith. It’s a recursive episode about free speech, left v right, regime intellectuals and much more! 00:00 — Intro. Let’s get meta! What was Dave’s episode all about in the first place? 03:50 — Tyrone gives his 2 cents. How do you draw the line on who has free speech and who doesn’t? Plus, introducing a new show: Leftists v Leftists! 11:44 — How do we separate government actors from private actors when it’s all so muddled now? 27:40 — Tyrone seeks a libertarian taxonomy. Do you hate the state? Do you hate the Ring of Power? 36:26 — How do humans behave during times of great acrimony? How much worse can it get? What is the solution? There’s only one way out that’s not horrific. 39:16 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Part of the Problem episode mentioned:Haman Nature crossover episode mentioned:Adam on X: @Rerazer Adam’s other Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Dave Smith’s Part of the Problem (POTP) podcast is essential viewing, and his recent episode #1306 about Jimmy Kimmel and censorship is one of his very best. Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy break down some of the most important points — and Adam takes issue with one of the great hero’s arguments. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. This POTP episode is an educational masterpiece and an emotional rollercoaster! Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC, and cancellation. How should we view all these things? 05:32 — POTP Clip 1 - What is the regime? What are all its crony elements? Is Jimmy Kimmel one of many “regime intellectuals”? Should we care if such people get “cancelled”? Of what value is their “free speech”? 13:44 — Adam and Bob highlight some of the many excellent elements of this POTP episode. It’s a cornucopia of brilliant ideas! Also, Bob discusses how one might determine “legitimate” government activity from illegitimate. 22:36 — Promoting our great sponsor: “https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross”! 24:48 — Adam does have one objection to Dave’s presentation: Hey hero! Your fly is down! Bob defends Dave brilliantly. Who is right? 44:50 — Adam makes a much more incendiary point: “the right” claims they are at war with the left, therefore it makes sense to expand state power to “crush ‘em!”. Adam says these people just aren’t being serious. We can’t “state” our way out of this dilemma. 52:06 — POTP Clip 2 - Dave makes a brilliant point. It’s poor tactics to cheat when you’re already winning. 1:00:47 — Why on earth do we have an FCC in the first place? Also, morality: what’s the point? 1:09:05 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross POTP episode mentioned:Mises Institute article mentioned: Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

This response comes a bit late, but we promise it's worth the wait. Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy were both shocked by Charlie Kirk's murder and the bizarre reactions we've all seen online in the aftermath. Let's set the record straight and figure out where we go from here. 00:00 — Intro. Sorry we're late folks, recording schedules suck sometimes. Fun fact: it's wrong to shoot people you disagree with. 05:55 — Why did Stephen King et al think Charlie Kirk wanted to stone gay people to death? 23:37 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"! 26:00 — People sure do love to misquote Charlie Kirk to demonize him. We bring receipts. 35:58 — What was Charlie Kirk's relationship to Israel? Was it in flux recently? 45:52 — What are the "cancel culture" implications of all this? 57:41 — Let's do the fun thing! Kash Patel slips up and reveals "sources and methods". 1:06:00 — Where is all the cultural energy Charlie Kirk gathered going to go? 1:20:18 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Walsh was on Tucker Carlson's show recently and he has... opinions. Adam and Tyrone have some as well. What's up with all this big-government nanny state conservatism lately? (NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to Charlie Kirk's horrific assassination) 00:00 — Intro. We briefly (and gently) mock the Minnesotan accent. 02:41 — Tyrone introduces a Haman Nature article discussing Matt Walsh's false divinity (linked below). What backlash is coming from the right in response to the left? What will it look like? Also, what is the relationship between morality and legality? 17:48 — Let's play clips!: Matt Walsh on alcohol and marijuana and the merits of drug prohibition. Bad news: he's an authoritarian. Worse news: he is quite ignorant on the subjects. 37:20 — Matt and Tucker are bewildered by the concept of rights. Are they post-modernists now? 44:10 — Why did the Republican party shunt aside conservatives like circus freaks for the last few decades? Tucker asks Matt. Adam has a possible answer. 48:57 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Haman Nature article mentioned: "Matt Walsh thinks (just like the lefties he despises) that he's God"Haman Nature article mentioned: "Pendulums and politics" Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy have a few questions for MAGA regarding their newfound delight for allowing the government to kill without a trial -- or even any good reason at all. We have big problems. Beware "easy" solutions. *** Note: The horrific murder of Charlie Kirk occurred after we recorded this episode.*** 00:00 — Intro. Back to our roots! Bob's Twitter beefs! 02:29 — Trump just blew up a motorboat and killed everyone on it. Justified? Necessary? Or is this really all about regime change and oil? 28:18 — A maniac murdered a young woman on a train. Let's deal with this problem - the right way. 45:30 — Are we falling into a trap set by the Deep State or proponents of one-world authoritarianism? Word to the wise: Don't trust the government. 55:38 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"! 57:13 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Mises Wire article mentioned: "The Venezuela Military Deployment is About Cronyism, Not National Security"Article showing Venezuelan official suggesting the boat's destruction was an AI image: Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Join Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo as they react to Tom MacDonald's viral new music video "The Devil is a Democrat". It's a catchy tune... but it's only half finished! 00:00 — Intro. Want proof that we're "cool kids"? We gots proof! 01:40 — This isn't a true reaction video. Adam already wrote about this song (linked below). 04:50 — Let's play the video! Tom MacDonald's "The Devil is a Democrat" 11:22 — Who's worse, Democrats or Republicans? 20:55 — Let's play another video! Tom MacDonald raps with... Ben Shapiro? 28:43 — Let's play a 3rd Tom MacDonald video: "Goodbye Joe". 38:00 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! (and don't miss the easter egg!) Haman Nature article mentioned: "If Tom MacDonald did this, he'd be a genius!" Music video mentioned: "The Devil is a Democrat"Music video mentioned: "Facts" Music video mentioned: "Goodbye Joe"Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy take a close look at the direction Trump 2.0 is heading in. It started one way, but seems to be veering into disturbing territory. Ups, downs, chaos, and what on earth is coming next? Let's take a look! 00:00 — Intro. Trump's whirlwind presidency inspires Bob to bring toy skulls to the podcast! 02:33 — The US government just acquired 9.9% of Intel. What's up with that? 20:03 — Trump's war with the Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook - and the Fed itself. 33:08 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"! 37:55 — Are Trump's tariffs legal? On what authority? Will they survive a legal challenge? 47:41 — Trump's 2nd presidential term is only 7.5 months old. How should we feel about that? What's coming next? Would Harris have been even worse? (hint... yes) 56:20 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam's article on this subject: "The whirling dervish that is the Trump 2.0 presidency" Bob on the Reason podcast Just Asking Questions on this issue:Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

In this crossover, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy dive deep into the sophisticated literary world of... Batman? In 1986, Frank Miller rocked the comic book world with his 4-part masterpiece The Dark Knight Returns. What was so special about it? Let's find out! 00:00 — Intro. What? We're analyzing comic books? Why? 03:56 — What was the lay of the land in the Marvel and DC universes before this comic came along? 09:22 — Bob gives his perspective on Batman and how the character is portrayed these days. 13:24 — Bob shows two clips (one from The Super Friends cartoon and one from the old Adam West TV show) that show an element of Batman's character that he misses. 20:54 — Check out https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross for all your merchandise/swag needs! 23:08 — Adam lays out the plot of The Dark Knight Returns along with some of the main themes explored by Frank Miller in this work. Discuss! 38:14 — An animated version of this story exists, but it's woefully deficient. Adam and Bob demonstrate. 1:05:01 — What makes characters in fiction and their interactions interesting and illuminating? 1:09:04 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the fourth episode of Adam and Tyrone's exploration of Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt's masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below)00:00 — Intro. The poor porcupine hobo is feeling bankrupt. Let's learn economics!01:15 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 7: The Essential Role of Loss and Bankruptcy! 04:20 — Private business managers have an incentive not to go broke. What incentive do government bureaucrats have? Also, Tyrone makes a prediction, and Adam has a solution to our financial woes.15:37 — Cronies want government regulations to protect them from upstart competitors. If all else fails, bailouts! Also, what should the market "look like"? How do we know? Do government regulations actually dysregulate markets?28:30 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 8: What About Inequality?33:17 — Argue to 100. Quit saying inequality doesn't matter. Argue why libertarian approaches to dealing with poverty are superior on every dimension. 37:35 — Our incomes reflect our usefulness to others, along with the ease that others can find better replacements for what we offer them. Our "pay" in a free society isn't random! Also, you don't own your labor. You own yourself and you can make contracts. Not the same. The most inequality is found in the least free systems.54:00 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 9: Why Greed Is Not "Good" in a Free Price System37:36 — Greed is short-term thinking. Long-term self-interest is often mistaken for greed, but it's the opposite. One is parasitical. The other is the engine that builds civilization. 1:02:39 — How freedom encourages people to "act right". A virtuous society encourages virtue in its citizenry. 1:15:18 — Tyrone reads good. Adam straightens out the foolish notion of business managers focusing on maximizing "stakeholder" value.1:18:25 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: Rush song mentioned - "The Trees":Book mentioned, Alex Epstein's Fossil Future.Wall Street scene mentioned - "Greed is good":Other People's Money scene mentioned - "Larry the Liquidator":Part 1 of this series:Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy answer this burning question? The US used to be a nuclear energy powerhouse. What happened? Were we wise to turn our backs on nuclear power? Should we change our minds? What's the truth about the pros and cons of nuclear energy?. 00:00 — Intro. This episode was inspired by a YouTube video (link below) "They're Lying To You About Nuclear Energy" by Maxinomics. Also, Bob addresses an embarrassing elephant. 05:44 — Clip 1: In the 1960s, the US were leaders in nuclear energy. Why did that change? What happened? 09:02 — Clip 2: Let's watch a guy eat radioactive uranium! Are our intuitions about the dangers overblown? Also, did the movie Fat Man and Little Boy lie to us? Plus, Bob makes a shocking declaration! 16:32 — Clip 3: What about our intuitions about radiation itself? Are those fears overblown? How many deaths are caused by all our available energy sources? 25:34 — Clip 4: What do all the regulations on nuclear power cost? Why would anyone take the risk to try to build one? 31:14 — Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"! 34:19 — Clip 5: Smaller is better! Could Small Modular Reactors shake us out of our anti-nuclear-energy malaise? What does the experience of the US Navy have to teach us about the safety and usefulness of SMRs? 48:46 — How should we measure energy efficiency? Density? Land use requirements? Safety? Environmental considerations? How would Ancapistan handle these issues? How should our current statist society proceed? 1:05:35 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Video mentioned: "They're Lying To You About Nuclear Energy" by MaxinomicsCounterpunch article mentioned: "Cancer in Sailors in US Navy Nuclear-Powered Ships"Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

This week Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are breaking down an appearance by economist Richard Werner on Tucker Carlson's show. Werner said a lot of stuff about banking and credit and the creation of money and why the CIA is after him. It gets pretty intense, trust us. 00:00 — Intro. Re-examining Werner on Carlson: Where does money come from? 04:03 — Provocative things Richard Werner said to Tucker: Bob responds. 12:14 — Adam searches for areas of agreement between "us" and Werner. Bob straightens out Werner's odd remarks and provides clarity and nuance. What does Werner get right? What does he get wrong? What is just... weird? 27:30 — Werner claimed that nobody understands where money comes from in our modern economies. Where does money come from? 42:18 — What is the importance of "reserve requirements"? Didn't the US government just eliminate them altogether recently? Are we Wile E. Coyote? 47:36 — Werner loudly touts his "empirical" approach to economics. Is he full of hot air? 58:35 — Introducing our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross" 1:01:53 — Werner thinks the boom/bust cycle is caused by banks lending for consumer consumption and for asset speculation (including real estate). He also wants some bizarre related banking regulations. He ain't right. Bob drops some Misesian knowledge! 1:10:27 — So... is the CIA after Richard Werner? Also, some final remarks about money and banks. 1:16:52 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Video mentioned - Richard Werner on Tucker Carlson:Video mentioned - Human Action podcast with Bob Murphy and Jonathan Newman:Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Join Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo as they answer the most pressing issue of our time! Why do our shows and movies just... suck these days? Why are the characters so shallow and stupid? What happened? 00:00 — Intro. And introducing our new sponsor, "TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"! Also, Tyrone shows off his fancy new Haman Nature t-shirt! 02:29 — Things are so bad with modern TV and movies that Tyrone has developed a terrible drinking problem. Adam wrote two articles all about the issue (linked below). 04:58 — Is this just an example of "old man yells at cloud"? Or is strength of character really declining in modern movies? Plus, Tyrone makes a heartfelt plea. 06:40 — Clip 1: From Padda: What is happening to "strength" as a character trait these days? What does it mean for it to be "counterfeited"? 09:31 — We give examples from the Mulan movies and Marvel movies. Also, why are so many "super-powers" just childish, emotional wish-fulfillment? Where is the strength of character? Where are the role models? 20:46 — Clip 2: The first of four clips from The Critical Drinker: The difference between old Star Trek and new demonstrates the problem. Much of the "essence" has been stripped of these characters. 27:17 — Clip 3: Stoicism and "adult" behavior in high-stakes situations is sadly missing from today's movies. The version of "strength" on display is a counterfeit. 35:12 — Clip 4: Why don't we see adult situations of strength, character, and conflict portrayed in big movies anymore? We used to, and it was glorious. Hat tip to Crimson Tide. 41:52 — Clip 5: The differences between how military command structure and behavior between old and new Star Trek will shock and dismay you -- and they are ruining Tyrone's liver. Also, what's with the "anti-hero"? Is there a place for such a thing? 53:11 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Substack article mentioned: We need strong heroes! But these days there are too many counterfeits.: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/we-need-strong-heroes-but-these-daysSubstack article mentioned: Modern movies are insipid pablum, and I think I finally know why!: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/modern-movies-are-insipid-pablum YouTube video by Padda mentioned:YouTube video by The Critical Drinker mentioned:Follow Adam on X: @RerazerAdam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

This week Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are breaking down an appearance by Peter Thiel on the show Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Peter Thiel is a famous "libertarian" investor and tech guru, known for co-founding PayPal and Palantir. 00:00 — Intro. What should we libertarians think about Peter Thiel, seastead promoter and Gawker slayer? What about Palantir CEO Alex Karp? 07:35 — Clip 1: What's wrong with Silicon Valley and tech in the US? Are we stagnating? If so, what could the possible reasons be? 22:02 — Introducing our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross" 24:39 — Clip 2: What is the future of AI? What about "transcendentalism"? Also, Thiel has a very uncomfortable pause when asked a simple question! 38:24 — Clip 3: Elon Musk predicts a billion humanoid robots working in the US, and yet he's still worried about the deficit? What gives? How big an impact will AI/robotics give to the economy? 47:42 — Clip 4: Is Peter Thiel the anti-Christ? Or is he just building the infrastructure needed by the anti-Christ to enslave the world? Also: "One world or none", or "Anti-Christ or Armageddon"? 57:51 — Is there any sense in which AGI could "solve" any aspect of the "knowledge problem" that makes a socialist economy unworkable? 1:03:12 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Interview mentioned - Peter Thiel on Interesting Times with Ross Douthat:Haman Nature episode mentioned (about Alex Karp):Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the third episode of Adam and Tyrone's exploration of Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt's masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below) 00:00 — Intro. Is this Adult Education? Are we eligible for a government grant? 01:09 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 4: The Role of Profits in Driving Down Prices! 06:43 — Why don't prices seem to "work right" in our current system? Because they aren't free! Also, maybe there was something wrong with that Karl Marx guy! 19:19 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 5: Who Are The Bosses in a Free Price System? 22:54 — It's the consumer! Ultimately, in a free market, consumers direct production and "dictate" the behavior of producers. 27:59 — Adam underscores the point: Who is the boss? Reality itself, as expressed by consumers. 32:59 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 6: Spontaneous Order From Free Prices! 37:36 — Real order comes spontaneously from the "bottom up" rather than the "top down". 40:35 — Wouldn't the worst get on top in a free market? Quite the opposite! 45:25 — Outro. Up next: more from Lesson Two: The Free Price System!. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: s Part 1 of this series:Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

This week Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy are taking on right-wing paternalism, as embodied by Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA and Saagar Enjeti of the popular online show Breaking Points. Both appeared on the Tucker Carlson show recently and sounded a lot like... leftists! 00:00 — Intro. Yay! More Tucker Carlson clips! 02:34 — Clip 1: Charlie Kirk says the youth want their "economic reality" addressed before a revolution is required to cure their complaints. 05:49 — Do we have a "credit-centric renter's economy"? Also, why is a socialist Muslim the favorite to be the next mayor of New York? 10:55 — Clip 2: Charlie Kirk says on average the 1st time home-buyer in the US is 38 years old. Why is that, and what are the negative consequences? 20:56 — Clip 3: Charlie Kirk says the practice of "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) is predatory. Tucker is so offended by BNPL that he wants the government to "shut those f***ers down!" Adam and Bob say banning the symptom doesn't fix the underlying problem with our economy. 37:12 — Clip 4: Saagar Enjeti (and Tucker) say nationwide mobile sports gambling is destroying everything and must be regulated much more strenuously, if not totally abolished. They also admit that they know nothing about the subject. 41:54 — Clip 5: Saagar Enjeti reads off some negative stats about mobile sports betting. Adam sez his arguments sound just like left-wing justifications for banning freedom. Who is right? 56:50 — Clip 6: Saagar Enjeti misunderstands parlay bets. Also, he just wants some "friction in the system" to fix this great evil. What a sport! Also, Adam and Bob tell tales of entrepreneurship. 1:08:22 — Clip 7: Tucker Carlson says something highly offensive! 1:18:24 — What government reforms could right-wingers support to actually alleviate these problems? Don't put band-aids over symptoms. End the Fed. End the Empire. End cronyism. 1:20:23 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Charlie Kirk on Tucker Carlson's show:Saagar Enjeti on Tucker Carlson's show:Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Haman welcomes patent attorney and libertarian legal theorist Stephan Kinsella back to the show to talk about why prescription drugs are so expensive in the US and what can (and should) be done about it. Even "free market" economists like George Mason University's Alex Tabarrok get this wrong! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming my friend and verifiably smart person, Stephan Kinsella! 00:44 — Is Trump's new executive order going to make drugs cheaper in the US? 02:26 — What ever would we do without the government? Are they here to make us safe? 04:30 — Bob Murphy interviewed Alex Tabarrok about this issue. Stephan has some critiques! 06:32 — Clip 1: Does Trump's EO "import price controls" from other countries? What's missing from the analysis? 14:38 — Clip 2: Do countries "free ride" off our "free market" system? Is that why drugs cost more here? No! What freakin' free market?! Also, what does "market failure" really mean? 23:47 — Clip 3: Price discrimination makes sense in other market areas. What's the problem with using it for pharmaceuticals across national boundaries? 30:27 — Clip 4: Why do some "free market" economists hate free trade so much? 34:36 — Clip 5: What on earth is the "Tabarrok Curve" in relation to intellectual property laws? Also, is it true that pharmaceuticals are THE definitive case for the necessity for IP laws? Stephan says not, and shows his work. 52:03 — A truly bonkers "replacement" for IP: Create a tax-funded prize system for innovation! 57:30 — Is the Overton Window on the IP issue beginning to shift at all? 1:02:53 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Stephan Kinsella's website: Blogpost mentioned often as the source for this episode: Human Action podcast mentioned - "Why are US Drug Prices So High?" Book mentioned: Against Intellectual Monopoly by Michele Boldrin and David Levine: For daily articles and bonus content, join us at: https://hamannature.substack.com/ Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

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Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy welcome gambler and YouTube star John "W2Jesus" Pollak to the show to talk about odds, edges, and viral views! Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Introducing professional gambler and YouTuber John "W2Jesus" Pollak! 02:10 — John is part of the "Vegas Matt" YouTube channel. Why are they so successful? How does all this "work" in a busy casino? What is the business model? How do the comps work? 14:00 — In the slot machine world, what are "variable state" machines? Are any of the machines "bluffing" about their state? 20:09 — What is video poker? How does it work? Also, are there casino games where you play regular poker versus the computer? Is Hold 'em "solved"? 28:27 — Casino marketing is difficult! Also, some fun observations from the casino floor. 33:46 — A tale of government regulation in the gambling world. What would we do without them? Plus, Bob tells a story about blackjack. 42:17 — Bob asks for gambling tips for the casual, recreational player. 45:43 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! John Pollak's "Vegas Matt" YouTube channel: John Pollak on X: @realW2Jesus Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam welcomes to the show national treasure Scott Horton of antiwar.com and the Libertarian Institute (links below) to talk about the 2025 movie Warfare as well as all the horrifying real-world warfare going on right now. Enjoy? 00:00 — Intro. Welcome libertarian foreign policy expert Scott Horton! And please donate to LibertarianInstitute.org and AntiWar.com! 04:11 — Spoiler alert! Let's break down the movie Warfare (2025) - and briefly The Outpost (2019). Is Warfare intentionally anti-war? Did 1987's Full Metal Jacket drive UP military enlistment? Or was it 1986's Top Gun? 17:17 — What does drive military recruitment? How did people respond to the 9/11 attacks? Also, what was going on in Iraq during the time depicted in Warfare? What was it all for? 27:00 — Scott updates us about the Russia/Ukraine conflict. 34:12 — Scott gives his impression of the Epstein fiasco and the Trump administration's flip-flopping. 44:57 — What does Scott think are other good anti-war movies? Also, what is the situation in the Israel/Palestine/Iran conflict? What problems do people have when trying to understand this issue? 1:07:11 — Announcing Scott's new dashboard university, The Scott Horton Academy! 1:09:30 — Outro. Go support Scott's great works! (linked below) Thank you for watching Haman Nature! The Libertarian InstituteAntiwar.comScott's new site for online courses: The Scott Horton Academy Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Haman and Bob Murphy welcome Jacob Hornberger on the show to discuss the libertarian approach to immigration and border policy. Let the sparks fly! Jacob is president and founder of the great Future of Freedom Foundation (https://www.fff.org/) 00:00 — Intro. Hey! Jacob infiltrated our border! Podcast wars! 04:04 — Let's talk immigration. What is the libertarian position? How does the existence of the state and "public property" screw up the pure analysis? 11:23 — Are there lessons from the War on Drugs that apply here? In an imperfect minarchist system, how should a libertarian view various statist tradeoffs? 15:14 — If we acknowledge that the government does control borders and public land and public buildings, what does libertarianism say about what rules they set? What is a "political border"? How does that concept differ from "public property"? 34:18 — Should we think about borders, or should we think in terms of property rights? Who's rights are violated when a government agent stops an "illegal immigrant" from entering the country? Does the government own the roads? Do they act as if they do? 37:53 — Speculating about Dave Smith's preferred government border policy. What "2nd best" options are available in a statist world? 46:28 — Adam reveals his (admittedly arbitrary) "2nd best" government policy vis-a-vis immigration (and accidently says "private property" when he means "public property"). 52:18 — A hypothetical in which Virginia is being invaded. Also, Adam is caught daydreaming. 55:25 — Is a specific government immigration policy automatically attached to a specific enforcement policy? 1:02:00 — What should the liberty movement promote to the general public about the immigration issue? 1:08:40 — Should the US give California and AZ etc back to Mexico since it's "stolen" territory? Also, Jacob announces a new book coming soon: The Case for Open Borders: A Primer. 1:12:43 — Outro. Visit Jacob Hornberger at fff.org and thanks for watching Haman Nature! Soho Forum debate mentioned:Jacob’s response video 1: Jacob’s response video 2: Haman Nature episode mentioned:Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: Bob’s other podcast: The Human Action podcast: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Join Adam Haman and Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo as they respond to the great Tom Woods on the subject of reparations for the sins of the past. Are they justified? Could they ever be justified? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone's got his grindstone out! Hey Tom Woods, your fly is down! 00:46 — Tyrone reads from Tom's email newsletter. Grok3 sez we have to wait 250 years before the sins of slavery are so dissipated as to be non-causal as related to outcomes. Wha? 06:07 — Tyrone questions Tom's narrative -- or at least his presentation. Adam wonders if the problem of racial disparities in government schools might be due to... government schools. 09:07 — What did Hn say on this subject a few weeks ago as relates to Israel/Palestine? Is there a statute of limitations principle that relates? Or the opposite? Are sins transferrable by blood? 17:38 — Adam responds to Tyrone's critique of Tom. Slavery is bad. A victim mentality coupled with a destructive culture is even worse. How can we evaluate causation vs correlation? 20:23 — Some scenes from TV's "Atlanta" and a clip from Maj Toure of the Black Guns Matter movement. 33:48 — So, what does all this have to do with the concept of reparations? Is there a solution? 39:39 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Haman Nature episode mentioned:TV show mentioned: Atlanta: Maj Toure's YouTube channel: Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Do we need a state? Can a society have peace, prosperity, law & order, etc without a centralized sovereign entity doling these things out? While most people shrink from such a conclusion, economist and theorist Bob Murphy says we can! In this episode Adam Haman asks Bob to justify his crazy opinions! (Spoiler alert: Bob is right) 00:00 — Intro. See? I told you we aren't just a clip show! 01:35 — Minarchism vs Anarchism! Ring the bell! Let's get ready to rumble! 03:47 — Adam reads a comment/criticism of anarchism Bob's video received on YouTube. "Fair or Unfair?!" Look around the globe. Which system is failing, minarchy or anarchy? 08:28 — Wouldn't gangs take over if we didn't have government prisons? How much does culture impact how well a particular political system will "work"? 19:06 — Why must law be "one-size-fits-all"? Why can't the public think our way out of that box? Will it take a few "Will and Grace" moments? 26:55 — A school analogy reveals that you get "more order" via a decentralized structure. 28:53 — Wouldn't the criminals gang up against us and create society-wide mayhem? 34:00 — Don't we need a state to ensure societal coordination in important ways? What about greedy obstructionists who would just screw things all up? Aren't roads the perfect example? 41:47 — In "Ancapistan", is it conceivable that prisons (at least somewhat similar to ours) would exist because of contractual agreements? Yes! 47:38 — How would the "path to redemption" for a convict be different in a stateless society? Harsher? More forgiving? Something completely different - and better? 56:35 — What about big security concerns? Is "Ancapistan" in danger of security companies amalgamating together to become a monopoly warlord? 1:07:43 — Crooks, thieves, and murderers are bad for society. Even worse is when such activities are done under the color of law. That's the danger of a monopoly government state. 1:14:56 — "Public goods" is a completely fraudulent concept. There, we said it. Also, don't think democracy can save us. It can't and Bob can prove it! 1:21:18 — Outro. Thanks for the comment, viewer, and thanks for watching Haman Nature! Video mentioned: "How would private courts and military defense work?":Website for The Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics: Haman Nature episode mentioned -- Interview with Matt Geiger of the Menger Institute:Haman Nature episode mentioned -- a critique of democracy and voting systems:Book mentioned, Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick: Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the second episode of Adam and Tyrone's exploration of Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt's masterpiece has been upgraded, and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! (links to earlier episodes below)00:00 — Intro. Tyrone's feeling nerdy! Let's learn economics!01:46 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 2: The Central Role Played by Free Prices!04:17 — Cooperation is a big part of lowering our time preference such that we can save and invest and can start to eliminate poverty. 06:07 — What conditions are required for us to cooperate effectively? How important is it that the price of money itself be true?09:38 — Prices should be organic. Don't believe the "market failure" cronies. Keep politics out of money.15:34 — No free prices? No free people. 16:38 — Let's read Lesson Two: The Free Price System, Chapter 3: What Prices Do For Us!19:04 — What would happen if we had no prices? What miracles do prices accomplish?22:37 — Price controls lead to shortages. Pure evil. Pure insanity.29:03 — Keynes and Marx. What a couple of jokers! What do central planners do without prices? How can they make any sensible production decisions?35:40 — Mises and Hayek to the rescue! Free prices solve critical problems!41:00 — Outro. Up next: more from Lesson Two: The Free Price System!. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: Part 1 of this series:Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Darryl Cooper of the Martyr Made podcast isn't just all about history and foreign policy. He also has fascinating stories and personal anecdotes — and very interesting interpretations of Christianity and the Bible. Adam and Bob tackle all of it. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. (sigh) Fine, we're a clip show. We admit it. 00:39 — Who is this Darryl Cooper, and why is this conversation so interesting? 02:24 — Clip 1: Why has Cooper been so controversial? Who prays for Satan? 09:09 — Our commentary: Should we pray for our enemies? Are some people beyond redemption? Also, get off my lawn! 19:05 — Clip 2: Cooper's take on the Book of Job. Is God the villain in that story? 23:03 — Our commentary. What does it mean to negotiate with God? What is it like for God to interact with man? Is God Killgrave The Purple Man? 40:29 — Clip 3: Cooper's take on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 44:08 — Our commentary. From God's perspective, why is the universe structured the way it is? 49:40 — Clip 4: Cooper's take on Satan. Does he/it walk among us? Do we manifest Satan? 52:06 — Our commentary. Was Cooper being literal or figurative? Also, a great quote. 57:00 — Clip 5: Cooper tells a story of bullying, cowardice, and its after-effects. 1:01:52 — Our commentary. Be a force for good in the world. Be brave. Could you defend your actions at "the pearly gates"? Plus, a couple personal stories from Bob and Adam. 1:18:54 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Podcast interview mentioned: Darryl Cooper on The Duncan Trussell Family Hour:Haman Nature article mentioned: Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

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! 00:00 — Intro. Introducing the one and only Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein! 01:34 — What's Haman Nature all about? Also, Adam asks THE question of the day. 03:47 — How does Robbie's family and religious background impact his comedy career? Plus, comedy in Las Vegas in the summer. 14:00 — How should we think about morality? Where does it come from? Religion? 22:43 — AI, the singularity, Skynet, and how to win a trustee position under our coming machine overlords. 25:58 — What's it like working with/under Dave Smith? 30:58 — Is Robbie going to continue interviewing people for ZeroHedge? Also, sex for platform? 34:03 — What are porch tours? What made Robbie begin this delightful madness? 37:48 — What led Robbie to a comedy career? Also, sandwiches! 42:19 — Robbie has an idea: Foreign policy discussion crossed with gambling! Also, Robbie's best guess as to what's going on with Iran and Israel. 51:39 — Outro. Go see Robbie's comedy live! Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Robbie's website: See Robbie live on a porch!: Robbie's YouTube channel: Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

The recent rockets and bombs exchanged between Israel and Iran (with a couple bunker-busters dropped on Iran by the US) has caused a big split between former MAGA-aligned allies. Adam Haman and Bob Murphy have lots to say on the subject. This one goes DEEP! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Don't blame the Iran/Israel "12-day war" on Adam. He was in Tahoe! 01:00 — We recorded this Monday, June 23, 2025 for a Thursday release. Hope nothing horrible happened in the interim! 03:00 — Clip 1: DNI Tulsi Gabbard: What exactly did she testify to about Iran's nuclear plans? 14:07 — Clip 2: Glenn Greenwald reminds us all: America has been bombing a lot of Muslim countries in the Middle East over the last 25 years or so. Iran makes #8. 17:42 — Clip 3: Tucker Carlson v Ted Cruz: What's the population of Iran? 23:03 — Clip 4: Tucker Carlson v Ted Cruz: What is an interventionist? An isolationist? 32:18 — Clip 5: Tucker Carlson v Ted Cruz: What is "peace through strength", and why didn't America thrive after "winning" the Cold War? 41:47 — Clip 6: Dave Smith gives Ben Shapiro a whuppin'. 50:57 — Clip 7: Dave Smith v Konstantin Kisin: Boom. Checkmate. Also, why do people think this military intervention accomplished anything? What "facts on the ground" changed? Also, why can't we stop doing crap like this? Regime change doesn't work. Plus, some final thoughts. 1:17:21 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Adam on X: @Rerazer Bob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam welcomes Matthew Sands of the Nations of Sanity Project to talk about our statist world and how we can find sanity. What would it look like if we all just... stopped being statist lunatics? 00:00 — Intro. Who is Matthew Sands and what is he all about? 05:43 — What is the Nations of Sanity Project? 10:18 — How can we grope our way towards freedom in this statist world? 14:15 — How can we have peace and safety and law without a monopoly state? 18:15 — What are the elements of the Nations of Sanity Project? What would spheres of law "look like" if we abandoned the monopolistic state? What role does the Non-Aggression Principle and property rights play in such a system? 25:23 — Is this project about "making national law based on the NAP", or simply allowing individuals to "opt out" and choose other institutions and arrangements that better suit their needs? 32:15 — Put down the ring of power. We can have governance without government. 34:47 — Where does morality come from? Is it objective? 43:26 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Matthew's website: Matthew's YouTube: Nations of Sanity Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Adam welcomes Bernie Jackson to the show to talk about how Forbidden Numbers Ate the poor fellas Brain. It's a fascinating tale of mathematical heretics and the true nature of math itself. It ain't about "turning the crank", it's about finding new ways to view reality. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Introducing Bernie Jackson, an all-around smart fella. What secrets can he show us? 03:09 — Who was Hippasus? Why was he a Grecian mathematical heretic? How did the ancient Greeks think about numbers, and what problems did they run into? 21:55 — How was "zero" invented? Why was this such a big stumbling block? 27:06 — More paradigm shifts! Imaginary numbers and irrational numbers and a young Gauss. Also, what's the difference between "turning the crank" and "mathematical creativity and intuition"? 38:42 — Why are numbers (and concepts) sometimes "forbidden"? What does it mean to challenge the way we view reality? Why is this "dangerous" thing so essential? 41:33 — We are "in the middle" of a paradigm shift with quantum mechanics. 44:27 — Why do "harmonious" things sound "good" to us? What's going on? Why does the mathematically "right" tone sound better than a discordant one? 48:34 — A great Einstein quote leads us to Zeno's paradox. 54:11 — The map is not the territory! Also: humans think in narratives. 56:51 — You Twadpockle! 58:30 — Our modern math "works", but it doesn't help us understand what's actually going on. How on earth are we going to break out of this trap? 1:08:03 — Outro. Math isn't what you think it is! Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Guest bio: Bernie Jackson explores the nature of human knowledge and how we develop and express it as narratives, including scientific theories. Bernie holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University, where he also extensively studied theoretical physics. Video lecture mentioned: Forbidden Numbers Ate My Brain: The Dark Side of Math and Why We Need itBernie's Substack: The Twadpockle Report: Conversation mentioned between Lex Fridman and David Eagleman:Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

A podcast about podcasts reacting to podcasts! Adam is joined once again by economist Bob Murphy and they respond to some objections and questions raised by Jacob Hornberger of the Future of Freedom Foundation on the currently hot subject of immigration and governmental border policy. 00:00 — Intro. We promise, we had nothing to do with the riots in LA! 04:07 — Clip 1: We love you too, Jacob! 07:44 — Clip 2: Jacob says we favor government controlled borders. Not so! 16:17 — Clip 3: A tale of 2 brothers on opposite sides of a border and a dinner invitation. 27:40 — Clip 4: Are some government policies regarding public property obviously "libertarian"? Or is it more correct to say that public property is "unholy" and cannot be run coherently? 41:35 — Clip 5: What does the Non-Aggression Principle say about immigration and public property? 48:05 — Clip 6: Must we have "a police state" if we have any restrictions on legal immigration? 1:02:34 — Clip 7: Central planning is chaos. So, who is guilty of advocating for central planning? 1:12:39 — A hypothetical question for Jacob. Also, the brilliant Stephan Kinsella weighs on on the subject. 1:16:36 — Adam and Bob give some final thoughts. 1:19:30 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! The Future of Freedom Foundation: Jacob Hornberger video mentioned:Human Action episode mentioned: Haman Nature episode mentioned:Article in which Jacob Hornberger responds to Dave Smith rejecting an offer to debate this issue: Blog post by Stephan Kinsella mentioned: "On “Unowned” State Property, Legal Positivism, Ownership vs. Possession, Immigration, Public Roads, and the Bum in the Library" Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: Adam's other podcast: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the first episode of Adam and Tyrone's exploration of Economic in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! Henry Hazlitt's masterpiece has been upgraded and here on Haman Nature we will guide you through the entirety of this great new book on economics! 00:00 — Intro. Introducing Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis! (linked below) 01:52 — Why are we doing this series? 04:54 — Let's read Lesson One, Chapter 1: Sustainability! What is economics really about? 10:15 — Epicurus weighs in, and Hunter Lewis tells us why this book is necessary today, revealing Hazlett's "one lesson". 15:33 — "In the long run, we're all dead." Why do some economists (and politicians) focus on short-term results? Is is possible that our economic befuddlement, high time preference, and general lack of wisdom relates to our relatively short lifespans? Books like this can help! 22:30 — What is the Mother Fallacy? Let's tell a tale of bridges and jobs programs. How can we know if a government expenditure was "worth it"? Always remember the seen and the unseen. 31:49 — Outro. Up next: The Free Price System!Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis. Adam's other show: Natural Order Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe