Haman Nature

Adam welcomes fellow poker player and Las Vegas libertarian Dave Havlicek to the show to talk about conflict and why so many of us are bad at it. A muscle that is never used atrophies, so get out there and assert yourself!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Dave Havlicek, professional software engineer, amateur poker player, and half of the Canary in the Cage podcast!03:14 — Dave says people need to learn to be more confrontational. Why?11:28 — What are anarchist calisthenics? How can a person exercise this muscle?23:21 — What's the "mental game" required in being more assertive and confrontational?27:13 — Adhering to basic principles of morality helps in any confrontation.29:50 — How do these principles apply to dealing with law enforcement officers? What "meta-principles" can one take from analyzing the subject of confrontation?46:25 — Outro, final thoughts, and a call to action! Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Dave's podcast with tons of tips, tricks, and information on living the libertarian life: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanaryInTheCageAdam 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

Welcome to the final installment of Adam and Tyrone’s exploration of the 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. Special introductory message from the Porcupine!04:06 — Lesson Three, Chapter 18: Who Exactly Is Feeding Off The Fed?21:17 — Lesson Three, Chapter 19: Keynes’s General Theory: The Crony Bible29:47 — Lesson Three, Chapter 20: Saying Goodbye to crony Capitalism40:57 — Outtakes! Available only on the Substack version of this episode.Haman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/RerazerAdam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com/Book mentioned: Economics in Three Lessons by Hunter Lewis: https://mises.org/power-market/new-hunter-lewis-economics-three-lessons 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 react to three of the most amazing speeches ever given at the annual World Economic Forum summit in Davos Switzerland. Heads will explode!00:00 — Intro. In a tender moment, Adam tests his relationship with Bob, who makes a sick brag.03:13 — Clip 1: Canada's PM Mark Carney admits the truth of the "rules based order" scam. Also, what is the future for globalization now that the unipolar moment is over?17:50 — Clip 2: US President Donald Trump pines for Greenland - or was it Iceland?28:28 — Clip 3: More Trump. We will miss this man when he's gone. Is he The Joker, or is he just proficient in drunken boxing?38:00 — Clip 4: Argentinian President Javier Milei's opening on an amazing speech that fans of libertarianism and Austrian economics will love. There is no tension between efficient economic outcomes and "fair" economic outcomes!42:26 — Clip 5: Milei praises natural law and trashes positive law. Glorious.45:40 — Clip 6: Milei's closing on this speech. Are you not inspired?58:25 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Glenn Greenwald's coverage of Carney's speech:Trump's speech:Milei's speech:Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/Adam's other show: 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 take a look at the seeming epidemic of fraud in Minnesota's government welfare/charity programs and why the problem is much more systemic than people tend to think.00:00 — Intro. This episode brought to you by "The Quality Learing Center"!02:07 — What's up with the fraud in MN? Also, Adam mis-spells "LEARING" while mocking that misspelling!10:45 — This isn't just a Minnesota problem or an immigrant problem. Fraud is baked into the structure and incentives of government systems.21:20 — Why is day care so expensive in the first place? Government regulations, of course! What is "the knowledge problem" vis-a-vis welfare and charity?37:23 — What are the perverse incentives facing government bureaucrats? What about the negative incentives faced by the beneficiaries?51:02 — How would social welfare/charity be addressed w/o government involvement? What does it look like in "AnCapistan"?57:47 — Is Tim Walz about to lead a secessionist movement? Also, the insanity of the left/right behavior "in the streets" these days is highly counter-productive, persuasion-wise. Also, how are people perceiving the ICE officer who shot Renee Good? Why are people LARPing so much lately?1:14:59 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Article mentioned: Minnesota Reveals the Truth: Bureaucrats Don't Cure Poverty - They Feed On ItArticle mentioned: Fire Kills and LEOs Use Real Bullets, Folks. Wake Up. Life Isn't a Video GamePrevious Hn episode mentioned: Debating Jacob Hornberger On Libertarian Open Border TheorySponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/Adam's other show: 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 episode of Haman Nature, libertarian poker pro and amateur smart person Adam Haman is joined by scientist and philosopher Barry Smith to talk about the essential (yet oft overlooked) discipline of ontology. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Adam welcomes professor Barry Smith!01:54 — Barry's backstory: A tale of mathematics, German philosophy, libertarianism!08:32 — Exploring Barry's interest in German/Austrian philosophy, particularly phenomenology, plus he takes some delight in kicking Immanuel Kant around a bit.15:00 — Why Barry left Manchester for Lichtenstein, and then to Buffalo NY: a tale of destroyed institutions, saints, a Pope, and how Barry invented the internet!31:15 — What is ontology and why is it so important? How does it relate to computer science and biology and... everything?56:39 — How did Barry's ontological insights lead him to his opinions about Artificial Intelligence?1:01:01 — Introducing Barry's new course on Applied Ontology at the University at Buffalo! (linked below)1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Barry's new MS and PhD program in applied ontology: Previous episode mentioned: Hn 181 | Why AI Will Never Rule the World -Adam 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 crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy return to their series of film/literary analysis with a "hidden" gem by the great Stanley Kubrick. Who the heck is Barry Lyndon, anyway?00:00 — Intro and first impressions. This is a film you'll probably want to watch twice! Also, some background on the making of this film.08:45 — Clip 1: A young Redmond Barry is in love! 17:55 — Clip 2: A young Redmond Barry goes a'travelling!22:22 — Clip 3: A young Redmond Barry goes to war!38:29 — Clip 4: Barry Lyndon receives the counsel of his mom.59:40 — Adam reads some reviews of Barry Lyndon from 1975.1:06:21 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.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 episode, Adam is joined by smart person Charles Melchin to compare and contrast two movies tackling the same topic, corporate takeovers: Wall Street (1987 - featuring Michael Douglas) and Other People's Money (1991 - featuring Danny DeVito). And always remember: "Haman Nature - for lack of a better term - is good. Haman Nature is right. Haman Nature works."00:00 — Intro. Remember Wall Street and Other People's money? Let's review!02:50 — What is the "market for corporate control" and why does it matter? How do shareholders make sure the managers are doing their job correctly? What is a "corporate raider"?15:44 — Proof that Adam Haman was far too heavily influenced by Hollywood movies in the 1980s.17:00 — Is "insider trading" a real crime? Should it be? What about "pump and dump" schemes? What's the best remedy for these sorts of noxious behaviors?27:10 — Wall Street: Gordon Gekko's famous "Greed is good" speech. What was Gekko's "real" business philosophy? What about Oliver Stone? What's Wall Street "about"? What grade does it earn?40:30 — Other People's Money: What is OPM "about"? What grade does it earn? What has government done to ruin the market for corporate control? Also: Danny DeVito's stockholder speech. 1:09:49 — Outro. Final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.como 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 take a look at the "regime change" kidnapping of Maduro in Venezuela. What is this all about? How did we get here, and what comes next? Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Happy Holidays and welcome to 2026! Also, Swedish invasion alert!02:47 — Just kidding. Actually, the US just kidnapped Maduro. 03:46 — Clip 1: Kat Timpf on "Gutfield!" has a good question.06:30 — Clip 2: Stephen Miller saying weirdly contradictory things about regime change. Also, what about this "we're taking back US oil" argument?18:45 — Clip 3: Ben Shapiro offers his opinions about Venezuela.25:32 — Clip 4: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado... offers a bribe for military action?28:54 — Clip 5: MA Congressman Seth Moulton comments after a Venezuela briefing. What was the justification for all this US militarism in Venezuela again?39:46 — Clip 6: Mark Levin says something hilarious about the Dept. of War.43:29 — Bob and Adam show a bunch of tweets and posts highlighting how bizarre and hilarious this whole Venezuela thing is.1:02:32 — Assuming that the government is lying, what's the real reason the US is doing all this in Venezuela? Adam and Bob go through the various theories and possibilities.1:14:04 — Outro and final thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/crossoverHaman Nature Merch Store: https://theswanbrothers.chipply.com/HamanNature/?action=viewallAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: 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

Happy New Year!On this episode of Haman Nature, Adam is joined by anonymous Brazilian libertarian "AnCap Joker" for a free-wheeling discussion of libertarianism around the world. Why so serious? Why can't we all just get along? (Recorded December 19, 2025)00:00 — Intro. Adam Welcomes AnCap Joker!01:55 — How did Joker come to his libertarian views? 06:00 — What does the liberty movement look like around the world?08:40 — Does the liberty movement have Israel Derangement Syndrome? Should "we" have excommunicated Walter Block?12:00 — The oft forgotten problem of states, "public property", and immigration. Also, what has Joker learned from Stephan Molyneux that could benefit us all?27:50 — Are the bulk of Dave Smith's followers libertarian these days? 32:26 — What does Joker think of this Liquid Zulu fellow? Also, can Joker "alienate" his ownership in his own body?51:03 — Revisiting my critique of Matt Walsh and other big government right-wingers.56:51 — Outro. Where can folks get more Joker? Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Article mentioned: Defending the Undefendable: Walter BlockSpike Cohen's great organization, You Are The Power AnCap Joker on X: @TheAnCapJokerAnCap Joker on Substack: https://theancapjoker.substack.com/Adam on X: @RerazerAdam'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 smart person Adam Haman is joined by author John C. Wright, who wrote Adam's favorite sci-fi trilogy! The Golden Age is set in a far future libertarian society and is just a brilliant, thrilling read. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Adam Welcomes John C. Wright!02:31 — How did John come to be a sci-fi/fantasy author and what's the business like these days?06:12 — The moment Adam fell in love with The Golden Age. Also, what are the themes of the story and how did the series come about?17:35 — John covered augmented reality and virtual reality and simulation theory way ahead of his time. This series is fabulously wealthy in big big big ideas!28:44 — Libertarianism vs Stoicism. Plus, the heat-death of the universe. Also, why is sci-fi the best genre of fiction?42:51 — What is "truth" to a near-omniscient artificial intelligence? Where does philosophy fit in? Also: John's views on intellectual property and more on libertarianism.57:45 — These are fabulous books, and John has written others, too! Go buy them! Also, how Disney destroyed Star Wars.1:10:55 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! John's website: https://scifiwright.com/Books mentioned: The Golden Age: https://amzn.to/48Zp0QpThe Phoenix Exultant: https://amzn.to/3L1UopqThe Golden Transcendence: https://amzn.to/44EoOorAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.comThe holidays are 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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy break down some amazing things Elon Musk (of Tesla, X, etc) and Jensen Hwang (of NVIDIA) recently said about the future of AI, robotics, human work, money, and much much more. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Adam’s just a big kid. Also, What’s the US-Saudi Investment Forum?04:33 — Clip 1: Is Elon “disrupting” industries? Or is he creating brand new industries?09:11 — Clip 2: Elon says AI and robotics will be what ends human poverty once and for all.16:12 — Clip 3: Elon says work will be optional and money will disappear. Wha?!41:31 — Clip 4: Jensen says AI won’t destroy jobs, it’ll change jobs and make jobs easier and make people much much much more productive.49:35 — Are we in an “AI bubble”? Also, AI data centers in space!1:02:32 — Outro. Some closing thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossoverElon/Jensen/Saudi video mentioned:Book mentioned: Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks: Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: 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 episode of Haman Nature, libertarian poker pro and amateur smart person Adam Haman is joined by physicist, economist, and anarchist David Friedman (son of the great Milton Friedman!) to discuss morality, law, economics, and other things of interest. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Adam fulfills a promise and gives David an apology. Plus, PorcFest!02:55 — How does David view the Non-Aggression Principle?06:22 — What was David’s fascinating education and career path?17:55 — What does David think about methodology and the various schools of economics? What does David think of Murray Rothbard? 29:49 — How did David more from a classical liberal to an anarchist?38:31 — How did David become a professor of law? What are the economics of law enforcement?52:20 — David has many more books besides The Machinery of Freedom!1:06:19 — How does David think about the subject of morality?1:07:55 — Outro. David is a medieval hobbyist! Thanks for watching Haman Nature! David’s Substack article critiquing Murray Rothbard: Adam on X: @Rerazer Adam’s other podcast: Natural Order PodcastThe holidays are 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

On this crossover episode of Haman Nature, poker pro Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy review an amazing interview Bob had with controversial intellectual table-flipper Eric Weinstein. Eric has applied gauge theory in a way that might just revolutionize neoclassical economics!00:00 — Intro. We’re going meta with a clip show again! Bob begins with some general thoughts about his conversation with Eric Weinstein.08:40 — Clip 1: Eric sets the table. Is gauge theory going to be as revolutionary as marginalism was? What does it mean to apply the “right” derivative when using differential calculus in economics? Also, what exactly was the marginal revolution?19:32 — Clip 2: What is “path dependence” and why is it important? How can we understand changing prices and consumer preferences over time?33:26 — Introducing our new sponsor, The Scott Horton Academy! (https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossover)36:08 — Clip 3: What is “the price level” in the US? Does it even make sense to phrase things this way?40:00 — Clip 4: What does Darth Vader’s Death Star have to do with neoclassical economics? If this “exhaust vent” isn’t fixed, does this mean the end of the entire field of economics?1:05:39 — Clip 5: Eric Weinstein interacts with Ken Arrow and his impossibility theorem. Does Eric’s gauge theory invalidate the theory? If not, why not?1:29:59 — Outro. Some closing thoughts. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Sponsor mentioned: https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossoverInfineo video mentioned: Bob interviews Eric Weinstein:Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconAdam’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 episode of Haman Nature, libertarian poker pro Adam Haman is joined once again by libertarian legal theorist (and patent attorney who despises IP) Stephan Kinsella about his new creation: The Universal Principles of Liberty. (apologies, folks - my mic was a bit wonky on this one)00:00 — Intro. Welcoming author, attorney, world-traveler, and all-around great guy Stephan Kinsella! 02:54 — What are “The Universal Principles of Liberty”, and why should we be excited by it?11:40 — What is a “person”? What is “property”? Why are these things so important to think about clearly?34:24 — This simple and elegant document can handle deep and complex issues. 47:54 — When (and why) does selling not imply ownership, and vice-versa? What does “dualism” have to do with this? What’s the confusion between economics and law when dealing with this stuff?56:53 — Outro. Go comment on The Universal Principles of Liberty! (linked below) Thanks for watching Haman Nature! The Universal Principles of Liberty: Blogpost introducing The Universal Principles of Liberty: Adam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam’s other podcast: https://naturalorderpodcast.comThe holidays are 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

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

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

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, 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