Haman Nature

On this "crossover" episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy discuss the critical comments that have been exchanged between Javier Milei, president of Argentina, and Hans-Hermann Hoppe, economist and libertarian theorist. 00:00 — Intro. 01:01 — Why must we fight? Adam and Bob give a breakdown of the "dispute" between Hoppe and Milei and some of the history of Milei's rise in Argentina. 14:05 — What are Milei's accomplishments so far? Lower regulations? Lower inflation? Other? 22:05 — Milei has been cozying up to the US and Israel. Adam has a theory why that is. Also, what dangers does Milei's presidency present for libertarianism in global public opinion? 26:26 — Hoppe and Milei argued about how one should/could end the central bank. Who's right? 47:02 — Should Milei pay back Argentinian debt? Should the US government pay its debts? 58:52 — Outro. Don't be a "liberimbecile"! Keep watching Haman Nature! Hoppe criticizing Milei in Oct 2024:Milei's response on X: Human Action episode referenced: Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ 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 and Tyrone grapple with the issue of our day: Why are smart people often so stupid about politics? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone lost his bone. Poor porcupine. Also, he had a tempestuous Thanksgiving because some of his smartest family members have idiotic and inconsistent opinions about political matters. Turns out it's easier to train (indoctrinate) a smart dog than a dumb one.03:00 — Tyrone introduces the Haman Nature article (linked below) this episode is based on: "Why are smart people so stupid about politics?" There's a good reason! It's all about feedback. 09:49 — We are $36 trillion in debt. Adam shows that we can't even conceptualize what $1 trillion is. 11:00 — So what's the fix? The answer isn't legislation or even education. It's culture. 15:01 — Tyrone asks a good question. How much of this problem stems from the universities? Or maybe it's just that we've gotten soft. Is this a inevitable problem of prosperity? 24:25 — Will it take an increase in our technological capabilities before we get "smarter" about politics? Is that good news or bad? 31:47 — Outro. Thank you for watching Haman Nature! Haman Nature article mentioned: Why are smart people so stupid about politics? There’s a good reason!Book mentioned: The 4th Turning by William Strauss & Neil Howe: 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 and Tyrone explain the similarities between Darth Vader and the government, specifically those policies related to gas taxes and electric vehicle regulations and fees. 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone breathes funny. 01:00 — Tyrone introduces the article this episode is based on (linked below): "What Darth Vader can teach us about electric vehicles and their hidden fees." The government keeps changing "the deal". 03:47 — Tyrone channels the famous essay "I Pencil...". The production of energy is complicated, and modern activists don't take that complexity into account. 06:35 — Want clean energy? Unshackle nuclear power! Plus, Tyrone reveals that at the end of the day, we're all still relying on the steam engine and the turbine. 10:01 — EV sales are slumping. Why? What is the future of the global gas/EV car market? How can consumers and producers plan for the future when the regulatory landscape is unpredictable? 16:31 — Darth Vader (i.e. government) changes the deal, but also they can't coordinate resources. There is no discovery process or calculation process. Also: Tyrone gets mad about calling taxation "revenue". Then he gets really mad about Minnesota roads and taxes. 25:25 — To make Tyrone feel better, Adam points to California's awful road situation. Plus, Adam solves the problem with evil legislators -- Make them dress up as what they are.32:28 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! (and don't make any deals with Darth Vader!) Haman Nature article mentioned: “What Darth Vader can teach us about electric vehicles and their hidden fees”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 Bob Murphy discuss the current "woke right" accusations flying around on social media lately. What does the term mean? Who is guilty of behaving in a woke manner, contrary to their stated beliefs? What's up with James Lindsey? Genius? Idiot? Something in between? Adam and Bob have the answers! 00:00 — Intro. Adam (with his intriguingly raspy voice) introduces the episode. Bob complains of harsh working conditions. Then, Adam's raspy voice is explained. It's all Bob's fault.03:49 — The "woke right": What is it? Who's arguing about the term? Who is guilty of being "woke" on the right? 09:01 — Bob leads a discussion of James Lindsay's history of journal hoaxes. Are these hoaxes relevant to the "woke right" debate? 19:44 — Adam weighs in. What was valuable about the journal hoaxes? What claims were overblown? Plus, Adam reveals a critically important social maxim: Never heap praise and fame on a nerd. 27:21 — How should we define "woke" and "woke right"? Are people being consistent when they use the terms? Does the latter term even make sense? Or are we all "woke"? 39:45 — Adam asks some clarifying questions about this kind of "woke" analysis. Bob responds. Along the way, Adam discovers why humans invented language. 58:55 — Is "wokism" a religion? What elements does it share with organized religion? 60:02 — Bob wraps things up with some relevant quotes by Lindsay, Rothbard, and others. 66:27 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Bob Murphy Show episode referenced: 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

On this "crossover" episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy talk about Trump's threatened tariffs on BRICS nations if they try to topple the US dollar's status as the reserve currency of the world. What is it all about? What will happen next? 00:00 — Intro. Adam makes a great joke that he totally stands by.01:30 — Trump's inflammatory tariff/BRICS Tweet is read -- with capitalization choices deciphered. Bob weighs in on what's going on and introduces us to a new term: purchasing power parity.09:47 — Adam briefly describes the composition of BRICS and their relative sizes. Bob comments on the geopolitical strategy decisions involved with these matters.13:58 — Adam asks: Don't US officials realize they threaten the US dollar reserve currency status when they "use" it to punish countries that they are displeased with?18:46 — Adam asks: What type of currency is BRICS likely to attempt to create or switch to?23:14 — Trump's defenders say he's just bluffing (as a master negotiator will). Does Bob buy this argument? What is Trump thinking? What is likely to happen next?31:35 — Adam asks: How should we analyze these matters given national security considerations? Also: Fiat money is trash anyway. Why try to save it?38:01 — You know things are weird when you can't decide whether it's good or bad that our enemies have hypersonic missiles that we can't defend ourselves against.40:48 — What does Bob think is the most likely "end game"? Will fintech eventually set us all free? Also, what other corporate/government shenanigans are happening in the world that we should be worried about? Related: Is Elon Musk setting himself up to be Dr. Evil?49:30 — Adam talks about a theory (article linked below) about why smart people are so dumb about politics. Then Bob explains the mechanics of trade deficits and what the true effects of tariffs are.58:05 — Outro.Haman Nature article referenced: Why are smart people so stupid about politics?Adam on X: @RerazerBob on X: @BobMurphyEconThe Bob Murphy ShowThe Human Action podcastAdam'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 and Tyrone dive deep into metaphysics using a classic children's story as a springboard. Come get philosophical and have some fun! 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone introduces the episode with a pun and an Olivia Newton-John classic. 00:46 — Tyrone introduces the article this episode is based on (linked below): "Goldilocks is a criminal, and there are no dials". Bizarrely, this leads to a discussion of the Goldilocks Principle, cosmological constants, and even the "multiverse". 05:57 — Tyrone gives his own annoying example of some sloppy thinking. 08:35 — Adam and Tyrone dive into the metaphysical (and psychological and religious) implications of this line of thinking. 13:35 — Adam takes a shot at the concept of "infinity". 17:12 — Tyrone takes a shot at some of the popular "intelligent design" arguments. Adam tries to give this "devil" its due. 22:52 — Tyrone brings up Ayn Rand, just for fun. 26:39 — Adam tries to grapple with the inadequacy of our own language to adequately describe the universe we live in. 29:34 — Outro. Justice for the bears! Haman Nature article mentioned: "Goldilocks is a criminal, and there are no dials"Haman Nature episode (with MIchael Huemer) mentioned:Video clip played: Ayn Rand on Phil Donahue (start at 04:10):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 discuss the economics of energy policy from a libertarian perspective and how they might advise the new Trump administration. They also touch on property rights theory and climate change.Energy Study mentioned: https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/fossil-fuels/2024-north-american-energy-inventory/ 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 Thanksgiving Hamaniacs!We previously released this episode behind the paywall, but Adam and I had so much fun recording this series of episodes that we simply had to share it with everyone. So in the spirit of the holidays and to express our sincere appreciation to all of our subscribers for your support, please enjoy Part 2 of our Best Movie Soundtracks series where we take a much needed break from politics and "serious" philosophical matters to have some fun.Have a safe and thanks-filled holiday season!Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo00:00 — Intro. Let's continue the countdown!01:55 — Revealed: Adam's #5 favorite movie soundtrack!03:51 — Revealed: Tyrone's #5 favorite movie soundtrack!05:50 — Revealed: Adam's #4 favorite movie soundtrack!08:11 — Revealed: Tyrone's #4 favorite movie soundtrack!09:03 — Revealed: Adam's #3 favorite movie soundtrack!12:16 — Revealed: Tyrone's #3 favorite movie soundtrack!13:36 — Revealed: Adam's #2 favorite movie soundtrack!15:06 — Revealed: Tyrone's #2 favorite movie soundtrack!16:39 — Revealed: Adam's #1 favorite movie soundtrack!19:51 — Revealed: Tyrone's #1 favorite movie soundtrack!22:38 — Adam and Tyrone reveal some “honorable mentions”. What movie soundtracks just missed the cut?26:08 — Outro. Thank you all so much for being paid subscribers to Haman Nature!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

Adam and Tyrone dive deep into human nature as they tie together some things Jordan B. Peterson has said that dovetail with some insights from the great Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Adam comes out as an "unspiked person". So stunning. So brave. 00:51 — Tyrone brings up a recent Haman Nature article (linked below) about Jordan Peterson and remarks that there sure are a lot of religious people interviewed on Hn. What gives? 03:00 — Adam breaks down his article: Sam Harris: "Do you believe in God?" Jordan Peterson's response is pure Mises. 05:44 — Tyrone presses Adam about what his conception of "Western values" are. Why not "human values"? Also, why do Adam's values tend to mirror those of Christianity? What about other religious structures? 12:15 — Tyrone gives his comments on religious rules and their purpose. Adam makes the point: Old stories, myths, and religious can contain deep truths, but they also can contain errors. It's a constant discovery process. 17:20 — Tyrone pushes back on our "click-baity" title. Adam defends "simple truths". 21:16 — Tyrone pushes back some more, and forces an important clarification. 21:56 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature! Haman Nature article mentioned: Sam Harris - Jordan Peterson video mentioned:Jordan Peterson book mentioned: Maps of MeaningAdam'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 and Tyrone reflect on the 2024 election. What happened? Why? What does it mean? What comes next? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone shares a surprising new medical condition caused by the 2024 election results.00:47 — Adam shares some initial thoughts. Where was the expected election fraud? Also, are Nevadans incapable of counting? Why so late with the results?04:53 — Free Ross! Also, Adam trumps the benefits of voting at straight "Nunya" ticket. What were the most surprising results of election night?07:51 — Tyrone asks: Would it have been better to "lose" this election? Also, the effects of Sheldon Adelson's ghost. Also: Tyrone gots charts and maps! How has the electoral map changed over the last several presidential cycles? And is America just misogynist? Also: we learn that Adam can't tell the difference between a bayonet and a guillotine.13:05 — Adam and Tyrone explore various reasons for the electorate shifting from red to blue and back again. If there is a populist explanation, what does it mean for the future? Is the 2024 election a repudiation of identity politics? Is there a "battle of the sexes" between the two major parties?30:30 — Tyrone brings up an article Adam wrote about Matt Gaetz, poker, Iran, and Adam's fears of Deep State evildoing. Also, a discussion about propaganda.36:22— Adam and Tyrone talk briefly about Trump's cabinet pick announcements so far.46:20 — Before signing off, Adam and Tyrone say a few words about the Jake Paul v. Mike Tyson card on Netflix. Once again, Adam displays some old-school misogyny. For shame...48:49 -- Outro. Hope you enjoyed the election. Stay safe!Haman Nature article mentioned: 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 asks the great Bob Murphy a bunch of questions about tariffs (given that the incoming president has been talking about them). 00:00 — Intro. Who is the Trump guy and why does he love tariffs so much? 01:10 — Trump says he'll replace the IRS with tariffs. Is this feasible? If so, is it desirable? How do we interpret how Trump handled the matter when Joe Rogan asked him about it? What's the difference between an income tax and a consumption tax? 12:20 — Is there any virtue in Trump's claim that he uses the threat of tariffs to force other countries to lower their tariff barriers? How do you make the threat credible? Plus: Daffy Duck! 15:01 — What are the knock-on effects of tariffs? Also, who really pays for a tariff? How does price elasticity impact things? 30:29 — How do we respond to these twin arguments: "infant industries need tariffs to get going" and "national security requires tariffs"? Interestingly, it is revealed that Adam hears "missiles" no matter how often someone says "semiconductors". 46:08 — Does our current situation mirror the start of the Great Depression? Could Trump's new tariffs deepen our problems like the Smoot-Hawley tariff did in the 1930s? 52:12 — Bob remarks on a clever X post he made regarding hypocritical arguments one finds online. 54:56 — What would Bob say to Trump about tariffs if he could advise him? 57:52 — Outro. Bob inhales helium. Adam's X handle is explained. And as always, thank you all so much for watching! Bob hilariously testifying before congress to three decimal places:Adam on X: Bob on X: The 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 and Tyrone take a much needed break from politics and "serious" matters to have some fun! This episode is Part 1 of a two part series where they countdown their top 10 most favorite movie soundtracks! 00:00 — Intro. Let's take a break and talk about music and movies!03:15 — Revealed: Adam's #10 favorite movie soundtrack!05:09 — Revealed: Tyrone's #10 favorite movie soundtrack!06:31 — Revealed: Adam's #9 favorite movie soundtrack!07:49 — Revealed: Tyrone's #9 favorite movie soundtrack!09:36 — Revealed: Adam's #8 favorite movie soundtrack!11:00 — Revealed: Tyrone's #8 favorite movie soundtrack!12:07 — Revealed: Adam's #7 favorite movie soundtrack!13:34 — Revealed: Tyrone's #7 favorite movie soundtrack!16:00 — Revealed: Adam's #6 favorite movie soundtrack!18:38 — Revealed: Tyrone's #6 favorite movie soundtrack!20:37 — Outro. To see Part 2, visit hamannature.substack.com and become a paid subscriber! And thanks for watching Haman Nature!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 with the great Bob Murphy, Adam shares with Bob a pet peeve: People talk (and think) about probability all wrong. Along the way, they talk aliens, simulation theory, economics, and much much more!00:00 — Intro. Bob shows a little jealousy. It's very cute.02:21 — Adam lays out his case that how we deal with odds and probability is often very sloppy and prone to error. The Drake equation comes under heavy fire.08:47 — Bob responds with a few supporting examples from economics and a little general pushback to Adam's position.26:51 — Bob points out a minor flaw in Adam's presentation that forces an important clarification. As it turns out, Captain America was probably really good at shooting craps! Adam makes an appeal to the law of large numbers to show that the throw of a die is "close" to a perfectly closed system. Bob makes a devastatingly insightful point that nicely enhances these concepts. Plus, Rothbard!39:48 — Adam takes a swipe at people smarter than him (Nick Bostrom and Elon Musk) who say very silly things about simulation theory. That's not what probability means!42:31 — Bob responds and gives some other very similar examples. Along the way, the usefulness of such lines of thinking are illustrated — so long as we don't fool ourselves by making erroneous probability claims. Also: Boltzmann brains, Descartes's evil demon, and brains in vats!59:01 — Bob throws Artificial Intelligence into the mix, which is always interesting.50:02 — Outro. Thanks for watching! Adam on X: https://x.com/RerazerBob on X: https://x.com/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 and Tyrone are joined by LNC Chair Angela McArdle and Libertarian Institute Director Scott Horton for a discussion of the 2024 presidential election season and the debut of a new Haman Nature game show, 3-Letter Agency! Wisdom and fun all in the same episode!00:00 — Intro. Say hello to today's guests, Angela McArdle and Scott Horton! Plus, a little chat about Scott's soon-to-be-released book Provoked! (pre-order link below)02:54 — What does Angela think about this election season? Biggest take-aways? What does this election season mean for the Libertarian Party?06:31 — What does Scott think about it all? What will the regime do to stop a Trump Victory?11:14 — Angela has a contrary view. She thinks the Harris team is packing it in.14:10 — Wait? Is Ron Paul going to make a huge comeback if Trump wins? Could it be... happening? Will Pennsylvanian's "apologize" for one of their own taking a shot at Trump? What about the abortion issue? How will that impact this race? What about good old fashioned misogyny?21:23 — Adam reveals his favorite moment of this election season.22:46 — Where does Trump's MAGA populist energy go after Trump is out of politics, win or lose?25:22 -- Tyrone asks an important question: Do voters select on morality or economics? Also, is there a sliver of a chance deregulation could let us produce our way out of this economic mess?27:40 — The panelists give their predictions as to the result of the 2024 presidential election!37:44 — A quick plug for all the great books published by Scott's Libertarian Institute (link below) and an interesting impromptu pre-game discussion ensues.43:11 — It's time to play a brand new game show: 3-Letter Agency! It's fun! It's educational! It's... bewildering at times! Who will emerge victorious? Oh -- and it is revealed that Adam doesn't know how letters... work.58:48 — Outro. We give thanks to our wonderful guests, Angela and Scott! Check out their links below. And don't skip the easter egg. Who is the libertarian Rain Man?Pre-order link for Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine: https://scotthorton.org/product/provoked/Join (and donate to) the LIbertarian Party! https://www.lp.org/Check out the magnificent Libertarian Institute! https://libertarianinstitute.org/Read Antiwar.com every day! https://antiwar.com/The Scott Horton Show: https://libertarianinstitute.org/scotthortonshow/Books published by The Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/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 with Bob Murphy of the Bob Murphy show, Adam and Bob talk about voting. Does it matter if you vote? Or who you vote for? How should libertarians think about the act of voting? What about strategy versus principles? 00:00 — Intro. Well, Bob is at it again on X. His comments about who he's voting for have riled some people up. Spoiler alert: It's Jesus. 02:24 — Bob lays out his reasoning about why he's voting the way voting. 10:48 — Adam asks Bob some preliminary questions to help focus the issue further. Does Bob think one of the two duopoly presidential candidates is "better" in 2024? Does this election matter? 12:35 — Does Bob think not voting at all is functionally the same as writing in Jesus? 14:25 — Does Bob think voting for someone who isn't Jesus is immoral in some way? 17:40 — Does Bob believe that voting is immoral in general, or can one justifiably vote "defensively"? 20:52 — Adam shatters Bob's illusions regarding write-in votes. Much sadness ensues. 22:54 — Does Bob take into consideration the "signaling effect" of voting one way versus another? 26:15 — Adam points out some positive real-world impacts the Libertarian Party has because of the votes they get in various elections. 28:49 — Adam brings out the big guns, arguing that individualists (as libertarians are) have a hard time thinking about collective action. The "my vote doesn't count" position scales poorly. 33:10 — Bob responds to Adam's pushback 37:27 — Adam asks Bob: Would he have voted for Ron Paul in the general election in 2008 or 2012 if he had become the nominee? Bob's answer is telling, and it launches a back-and-forth that clarifies Bob's position in a very interesting way! 44:30 — Bob discusses the reservations he had/has about announcing his intentions to vote for Jesus. To the extent that he has influence on other people, is he being irresponsible? 48:26 — Bob opines that libertarians focus a little too much on votes and elections, and not enough on more important matters. Adam agrees. 50:02— Outro. Adam promotes the Bob Murphy Show. Bob promotes his mad skillz on X. Also, Adam asks Bob an economics question whose answer can only be heard as a paid subscriber at https://hamannature.substack.com. The Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: 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 and Tyrone have some fun on this episode, blasting both major candidates for the stupid things they say. Nobody is safe. Drunk? Insane? Gaffes? Word Salad? 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone introduces the show with a little word salad of his own, and teases an upcoming election prediction episode of Haman Nature with special celebrity guests! 03:15 — Roll the tape on Kamala! Let the word salad and verbal gibberish commence! And what accent is that? Did politicians always pander with accents that way? Plus jokes from your hosts. 10:05 — Roll more tape on Kamala! Is this the giggly cackling of a joyful drunk? Is she 8 years old? What's the age requirement for this job? And wait... is this woman racist? Also, space, the moon, and very odd hand gestures that "can be", while being "unburdened by what has been". 20:03 — Okay, it's "Orange Hitler's" turn. He has the best words. Just ask him! But don't ask him what those words mean. 27:40 — Gretchen Whitmer does something just awful on video. We don't pretend to understand it. 31:13 — Adam gets real for a moment and makes a pitch for authenticity in politicians. 33:10 — Hey Hero, Your Fly is Down! Scott Horton edition: "Okay, man... whatever you say! I just want to make it to the airport safely!" 39:45 — Outro. Hope you enjoyed the word salad!Haman Nature episode mentioned:Babylon Bee video mentioned (about Kamala's 6-year old speechwriter): 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.comIn this bonus portion of Adam’s interview of Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen author Domenic Scarcella, things get wild! Insights revealed! Important issues debated! Star Trek referenced! This one has it all!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming back (to the 2nd half of an interview) Domenic Scarcella!00:42 — Adam quotes a beautiful passage in Dom’s book and asks why so many modern day Christians feel justified in using state power to enforce their vision of a “good society”. Dom’s answer is deep and historical. 06:30 — Adam offers a psychological interpretation of one of the main religious “upgrades” that Christianity had over paganism. Dom responds intelligently. One can “touch the transcendence” without being a theist. 10:40 — Dom asks Adam where he “fits” on the landscape of metaphysical belief. Adam brings up epistemology, naturally. What does it mean for a thing to be “transcendent”?13:40 — Dom makes an unexpected admission, along with a good analysis of how artful, descriptive language would have been used long long ago to try to explain deep concepts in our oldest stories. He uses different biblical creation stories to demonstrate the point. Dom’s interpretation of man’s “coming to consciousness” in the garden of Eden mirrors an intuition Adam has about the history of our species.17:37 — Since Dom talks about Marduk, Adam asks if he knows much about Jordan Peterson’s analysis of humanity’s oldest stories. Dom gives a great description of what the bible actually is: God’s gradual revelation in human history.22:50 — Adam asks a weird question about what the Old and the New Testaments “did” for humans in their relative stages of societal development. Dom agrees somewhat, but points out that we still need both, clearly. We still haven’t learned.27:00 — Dom hates memes! Adam sees his point, but pushes back. Memes have a use case, so long as people don’t get “stuck” at meme level. Adam uses Star Trek in his argument. Checkmate.38:29 — Adam asks Dom if he has anything else to add about the book. He talks about all the various interesting types of readers he’s gotten. Different people get different things out of it. That’s the sign of a good book!— Outro. Dom leaves us with a final bit of wisdom.Haman Nature article mentioned: Thanks for watching!Naturally,Adam

If you haven't heard, it's election season. Shockingly, this is (once again) the most important election of our lifetimes. Adam and Tyrone talk about why democracy itself is awful. Along the way, they comment on a video called "Why Democracy is Mathematically Impossible". 00:00 — Intro. It's election season! Despair! 01:17 — Democracy is trash, but that doesn't mean every critique of it makes sense. Adam and Tyrone dive into the video mentioned. "First past the post" and 3rd parties "stealing votes" are discussed. Adam trashes democracy. Tyrone promotes the intuition that "majority rule" just kinda "makes sense." Also, Adam answers the question: Why would anyone vote for someone that is sure to lose? 16:41 — Instant run off (or "ranked choice voting" is discussed. Tyrone offers a bold suggestion! Does RCV lead to group musical renditions of Kumbaya? Also, the maker of the video reveals a hidden bias. 26:35 — Finally, some math! Meh. Adam isn't impressed. Condorcet's method and Kenneth Arrow's Impossibility theorem are discussed. 28:46 — Adam takes a moment to insult "centrism". This video idolizes the "median voter" whatever that is supposed to be. Adam objects. 32:05 — Approval voting is discussed. Now we're maybe getting somewhere. Especially if it's weighted approval voting! Also, Tyrone introduces another novel political idea. 37:17 — Tyrone reveals the essence of democracy. 77:14 — Outro. This episode of Hn ends with Adam in mid-rant. Classic. Plus: Easter eggs! Video mentioned:Book mentioned (promo link): The Parafaith War: 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 invites Domenic Scarcella on to talk about his book, Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen, and what lessons the Stations of the Cross (the story of Jesus's crucifixion) can teach about how Christians (and us all) should view their relationship to the state, and to their fellow humans. 00:00 — Intro. Meet Domenic Scarcella, author of Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen! 01:22 — Adam asks: What is the "way of the cross"? What is the teaching of this event meant to convey to the faithful? 07:18 — Why write this book? And what makes someone a good or bad neighbor or citizen? What duties do good people owe to the state? And what makes a "good cop"? Should Christians reflexively "back the blue"? Why or why not? 16:28 — Domenic asks Adam what a critical passage of the book means to him, an atheist. The answer may surprise you! Also, Domenic takes Christians to task for using evil means to (ostensibly) accomplish good ends. This is a fool's errand. 20:25 — Adam asks whether Domenic thinks Christians in America are moving (slightly) away from statism these days. Could it be? Domenic wants to resurrect the ethos of "the early church". 25:29 — What is the place of hierarchy in Domenic's thesis? The state imposes hierarchies, but are all hierarchies inherently bad things? What of natural ones? 29:00 — What is Domenic's approach to understanding the defensive use of force? What does the bible have to say about this? 31:50 — What does it mean to "outsource your ethics"? Who does this, and why? Where do we rightly learn our ethics? When and how should we question these? What is a "God-centered order"? 44:05 — Can a good Christian be an agent of the state? Should they enter government? 47:16 — Adam makes a pitch for people to go to hamannature.substack.com to become a paid subscriber and see the 2nd half of this great interview! 50:15 — Outro, plus, Adam praises Domenic's book. Domenic's Substack: Book mentioned: Good Neighbor, Bad CitizenAdam'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.comHi Hamaniacs!In case you missed it, yesterday’s newsletter was the final installment of my regular advice series on how to improve your writing. Even though that has come to an end, I’ll continue evangelizing that we libertarians need to turn our intellectual understanding of economics, politics and human nature into creative art that can influence our cultures. But as promised, I’ve got one final treat for you which is a special episode of the Haman Nature show presenting my entire Writing Tips course. That episode is now available on our Substack. For our paid subscribers, you’ll be able to watch the complete presentation, and for our free subscribers you’ll enjoy a free preview. Even if this isn’t something that tickles your fancies, chances are that you know a budding writer and we’d greatly appreciate it if you were to share our show and Substack with them. In liberty,Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo

On this "crossover" episode with Bob Murphy of the Bob Murphy show, Adam and Bob talk about Elon Musk's recent tech achievements, and opine on his future, and how it will impact ours. Mars, AI, robots, and more! 00:00 — Intro. No Twitter(X) fights from Bob this week! Yay! 01:19 — Adam and Bob marvel at Elon's engineering prowess of late, specifically, the safe landing of the Starship Super Heavy rocket booster. But Bob has questions about the economics of Elon's "quest for Mars". 06:32 — Economics, schmeconomics, Bob! We need to save humanity! Also, before we colonize Mars, shouldn't we explore the oceans first? And underground? Elon's all over that too. Also, a brief digression that covers economics, science fiction, and bureaucracy.14:11 — Bob asks: what's your opinion of Elon as a force in the universe? Good? Evil? Other? 18:04 — What is the future of AI? How should we think about LLMs? What about AGI? 27:15 — How will these tech advancements (and the accumulation of wealth and power in the hands of people like Elon) affect the political environment and secessionist movements. Are we going to see the return of "kings"? 29:37 — A brief digression on moon landing conspiracy theories and how the cosmic ray objection relates to future moon and Mars missions. 39:10 — Adam asks Bob what he thinks about Eric Weinstein and his various theories. 51:35 — Bob gives us his possible (probable?) vision of the near future, technologically and politically. Also, back to Elon: What seems to be motivating him - and his enemies? What is the difference between "private" actors and "government" actors? 61:06 — Outro. Bob makes a bold claim! Movie mentioned — Capricorn One: Video mentioned — Will Life on Mars Ever Be Economically Viable?Bill Burr - Buzz Aldrin clip mentioned: The Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: 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 invites David Medley of the Proof of Pod YouTube show to talk about all things crypto. 00:00 — Intro. Meet David Medley (don't let him sell you any NFTs!), software programmer, poker player, and cryptocurrency enthusiast! 04:53 — Introducing Medley's Test of Bitcoin Maximalism! Also, what coins does David think will be valuable in the future? 13:02 — What does David think about Ethereum and "smart contracts" on a blockchain? Can it be used to play poker? What about other gambling applications? 19:52 — What does David think about Monero? 21:20 — And finally, what does David think about Bitcoin? Is it money? What is money? How does it compare to gold? Does it satisfy ALL the requirements of money? What is the Lightning network? 42:46 — Does Bitcoin use "too much" energy? Is there a danger that the mining will get too concentrated? What is proof of work? What is proof of stake? 55:33 — Is quantum computing a threat to cryptocurrency? What about the dangers of sunspots or the earth's poles flipping? What happens of digital things just... stop working? Also, how would David Medley make cryptocurrency better? 63:20 — We have governments blocking our path to a free money. How do we get around them? Can we defeat them? Do we simply ignore them? What's the path to a crypto future? What's the path to freedom? 76:31 — Outro. David's YouTube: David's Linktree: 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.comOn this one, Tyrone and I get into what we mean when we talk about odds and probability. Most people speak sloppily about these kinds of concepts, and it leads to people thinking sloppily about them. The conversation is kicked off by referencing this Haman Nature article.Want to really understand the difference between “odds” or “probability” and “my best guess is…”? Ask a professional gambler!Plus, we get into simulation theory, Drake’s equation, God, space aliens, crappy “science”, and the wonderful Michael Crichton.

On this "crossover" episode with Bob Murphy of the Bob Murphy show, Adam and Bob talk about the effects (societal and economic) of drugs and drug prohibition. Jeremy Kauffman is mentioned, but we promise it's only peripherally. 00:00 — Intro. Once again, a feud on Twitter(X) leads to great content! 00:49 — What is the libertarian case for drug legalization? Why is often misunderstood? 02:56 — Adam makes a startling admission. Also, does Austrian economics tell us what the effects of drug prohibition would be on consumer demand and product safety? 04:33 — Adam promotes an episode of Natural Order Podcast (linked below) where Oregon had a horrible result when they "decriminalized" possession of many drugs. 06:00 — Bob says many smart things about this issue. Also, Adam makes a case for why conservatives should support eliminating drug prohibition. Also, the reasons why prohibition makes things "worse" are laid out. 19:04 — More details of the Oregon "decriminalization" fiasco are discussed. Also, how do libertarians handle all these "half-measures" offered to us on various issues? The "experiment" seems to refute us, but does it? 24:13 — How should libertarians think about possible "half-measures" on the way towards liberty? Which ones are good? Which are bad? What's the difference? 31:03 — Adam makes an odd argument that ending government prohibitions on drugs (and, in fact, all government) would lead to a decrease in drug use. Also, does fiat money ruin everything? 37:10 — Bob tackles a misconception about why black markets lead to more crime. It's not that there's "too little" police protection, it's that there's too much. 40:32 — Adam asks Bob what he thinks the effects would be if a covenant community outlawed drugs within its borders? 45:33 — Outro. Also, Adam claims that he's completely solved the drug abuse and homelessness problem in Natural Order Podcast Episode 15. Natural Order Podcast episode mentioned: Bob Murphy book mentioned: Mark Thornton article mentioned: Miron/Zweibel paper mentioned: 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

Adam and Tyrone discuss Google's woke new AI, Gemini, what Large Language Models are and what they aren't. Oh, and they possibly get the show cancelled for talking like boomers. 00:00 — Intro. Adam and Tyrone are using a lot of Google products. Uh-oh! Better "Do the right thing." 02:22 — After failing to land a Spike Lee joke, Adam and Tyrone discuss what's up with Google these days, and what "AI" is, and isn't. Adam has thoughts about how true AI could come about, if such a thing is even possible. 09:50 — A Matt Walsh video is played, featuring a very bad tech manager who might be the reason why Google's new AI, Gemini, is woke and racist. 18:20 — Adam and Tyrone talk about Google Gemini's racist image generation. 19:40 — Tyrone uses Google's new motto, "Do the right thing", as a launching-off point to talk about what morality "is", and the dangers of insisting that you know what "the right thing" is. 23:01 — How does all this impact our search results and our interactions with AI? What does this mean for how we will seek knowledge going forward? Adam gives an example of how AI hallucinates. We can't trust it. It isn't a fount of knowledge. 27:55 — Adam and Tyrone briefly discuss Matt Walsh's new film Am I Racist? 30:04 — What about Amazon's AI, Alexa? Is it woke? Does it have weird lefty political positions? 77:14 — Outro. Haman Nature article mentioned: Matt Walsh video mentioned: 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 and Bob have a fascinating conversation about all things money! How and why it came about, what it does for us, where things went wrong, and where do we go from here? 00:00 — Intro. Adam has questions about money. What "is" money? How do we define it? 06:09 — What is the origin of money? How do we know? Do we have a historical record? How would we answer this question with theory? In answering this question, we begin to see why money is useful — even essential. 20:25 — What are the competing theories? If we believe in a bottom up emergence, what are the alternative hypotheses? You'll never guess, ideology drives which theory is believed. 26:43 — Bob explains Mises's famous "regression theorem" solution to the seeming "circular" argument problem about explaining where money gets it's value. 30:46 — Given that the "money" value of the money commodity quickly becomes MUCH larger than its commodity value, how do we think about money completely separated from it's commodity use case? Can such a thing actually be money? Clearly, we use a fiat dollar. How do these principles relate to Bitcoin? 41:01 — So, we're stuck with the fiat US dollar now, and the US government is over $35 trillion in debt. How bad is our situation and what comes next? 50:49 — Adam wonders if we can increase our productivity with innovations in tech such that we "grow" our way out a complete financial collapse? Bob's answer inspires a brief but interesting talk about what LLMs (AI) are, and what they are not. 59:21 — What's the deal with "de-dollarization"? Will the US dollar lose its status as the "reserve currency of the world"? What happens if it does? 64:47 — Austrian Economist FA Hayek had a "competing currency" proposal to let us opt out of a fiat system. Can that be resurrected and apply in the modern age? 70:26 — Adam asks his most important question of the episode! Also, Bob talks about the goofy plan of: Mint a platinum coin and stamp “$1 trillion" on it. Then sell it to the Fed for actual money. What could go wrong? 77:14 — Outro. Bob Murphy article mentioned: Bitcoin website/article mentioned: The Bob Murphy Show: The Human Action podcast: Bob on Twitter(X): 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 and Tyrone have a lot to say about these darned roads. It's almost like goods and services provided by a monopolist might just... suck. 00:00 — Intro. Adam has had an epiphany about libertarianism. It can't work! Who would build the roads! 02:20 — Tyrone's been stuck in traffic a lot lately, and it reminds him of a Haman Nation article (linked below). 04:52 — Tyrone plugs the seminal work on this subject, The Privatization of Roads & Highways, by Walter Block (linked below) 07:10 — Tyrone brings up an ancient theory of property rights (ad coelum) and that is contrasted against more libertarian (and better) theories of property rights. 14:20 — The road system we have now looks nothing like what would have emerged in a free market — and that's a good thing! Tyrone illustrates the point beautifully while griping about traffic in his home town. 18:24 — Adam takes a moment to mock California's central corridor train boondoggle, as well as the steaming pile of corruption that is the proposed LA to Vegas "bullet train". Tyrone piles on with the concept of distributed costs and concentrated benefits and shows off a light-rail boondoggle of his own. 23:26 — Adam recalls nostalgically the time when the Soviet Union still existed. As horrible as it was, it helped our societal intuition to have that standing example of how bad the government is at the production of public goods. 28:11 — Outro. Hey government! Who should build the roads? Anybody but you, you thieving creeps! Haman Nature article mentioned: Book mentioned: The Privatization of Roads & Highways by Walter Block (promo link)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

Bob and Adam go over a recent incident in which the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire's controversial tweet caused a pair of FBI agents to try to intimidate Jeremy Kauffman. Instant viral video! But was it wise? Was it "worth it"? 00:00 — Intro. Adam welcomes Economist Bob Murphy of the Mises Institute and the world renowned Bob Murphy Show! 01:51 — The "facts of the case" are presented and also some areas where Adam and Bob agree and disagree. Bob enters into evidence some of the more spicy of LPNH's tweets, along with the tweet in question. 09:43 — Adam lays out the problems he has with LPNH's activities on X, while pointing out some of the positives that come along with such behavior. Where's the balance? Also: often times "hurtful" looks like "racist", but the two traits aren't the same. 15:47 — LPNH said a person would be a hero if they did [the bad thing]. Adam and Bob strongly disagree. Also, Adam introduces the benefits of being "edgy", while arguing that it's probably not a tactic, it's probably a personality trait. Poker player Phil Helmuth is mentioned - negatively. 26:17 — Adam and Bob discuss the Kauffman/FBI encounter. Was it "perfect"? Is it true that "you couldn't script it any better?" Adam and Bob break down the pros and cons. 32:57 — Bob argues against Adam's point in the article that on net the tweet + the encounter was a net positive. A long and deep discussion on that matter from many angles ensues. 47:52 — "Collapsitarianism" is discussed. Should we root for "it all to burn down" so we can start rebuilding a libertarian society? Bob makes a devastating point: Do the people who stop traffic on the roads for some cause attract sympathy? Or the opposite? 53:01 — Adam asks Bob: The world is getting worse, but our movement is gaining momentum. How does it net out for you? Are you white-pilled? 58:06 — Bob makes a great analogy to marketing funnels. Be aware of your "conversion rate", but also be aware of your "completely turning people off" rate. Both are important. 60:52 — Outro. A message for X posters that Bob and Adam agree on: If you're going to be edgy, be funny. Always be funny. Haman Nature article mentioned: Bob Murphy Show episode mentioned.Kauffman/FBI video mentioned. Bob's article about Texas secession, “Common Sense”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

What does it mean when prominent war-hungry neoconservatives support your presidential campaign? Does it mean that you are a blood-soaked puppet of monsters? Tyrone and Adam discuss! 00:00 — Intro. A fond remembrance is given of the time that Scott Horton demolished Bill Kristol at a Soho Forum debate about US foreign policy. Link below! 04:36 — Tyrone shares the big news! Liz and Dick Cheney both endorse Kamala Harris for president! Also, Adam has a good time making fun of the so-called "punk" band Green Day. 04:46 — A discussion is had about Reagan's famous "coalition" that swept him to victory in 1980. Who joined? Who got suckered? Who benefitted? Are the neocons "realists"? Do they believe their own message? 12:01 — Adam tries to explain the behavior and motivations of neocons by using the famous "Baptist and Bootlegger" analogy. 15:10 — Adam reveals the surprising villain at the heart of the push for One World Government: Gene Roddenberry! A discussion ensues about the economics of the Star Trek universe. 18:00 — Tyrone says "violence always comes from the left". Adam agrees, and points out both of the major political parties in the US are leftist. 20:06 — Adam talks about the Horton/Kristol debate and some of the best aspects of that momentous event. 24:20 — Outro. Thanks for listening! Please consider becoming a paid subscriber at hamannature.com! 'Horton/Kristol debate mentioned: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

It's the question of our times! How many national anthems should exist and be played before football and baseball games? Adam and Tyrone are on the case with brilliant (and hilarious) analysis. 00:00 — Intro. Football season is back! To honor the return of sportsball, Adam and Tyrone revisit a Haman Nature Substack article about the subject from last February. 04:36 — Grumpy Old Adam explains why he doesn't watch football anymore. Covid and it's stupidity is revisited. Also, Adam says something insane to generate hate mail! 08:52 — So, what should it mean for something to be a "national anthem"? Does it make sense to have more than one? Is a Black National Anthem a non-sequitur? Should we have more? And what's with football games being recruiting tools for the military? 13:09 — Patriotism. It's ingrained in us from a very young age. Is it good? Bad? Inevitable? Tyrone brings up an interesting point: Perhaps the Black National Anthem is a harbinger of a more decentralized (and perhaps more libertarian) future. 17:20 — Tyrone advances a theory that corporations don't care about this identitarian nonsense and only care about the bottom line. Adam advances an alternate theory on how to understand the behavior of corporate actors. 22:03 — Tyrone has had enough of Adam's curmudgeonly behavior and deliver's the true message of this episode: "Go Vikings!" Also, Tyrone shows a counter-intuitive example of how to make the game of football safer. Adam does the same for cars. 27:12 — Outro. Article mentioned: Nice BNA, but why so stingy?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

Only two days late, Adam and Tyrone discuss Labor Day. Adam hates it, mostly in opposition of perceived fashion tyranny. Also, unions, scabs, minimum wage, and racism. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Happy Labor Day! A time for brats and beers and barbecue and bonfires! But don't try to tell Adam not to wear white if'n he wants to. 02:56 — So, what's Labor Day all about? Unions, say many. Adam tells a story explaining why he hates unions. 06:31 — Wait a minute, what's wrong with collective bargaining? Nothing, so long as all participation is voluntary and property rights are respected. 10:30 — Adam and Tyrone smash some of the popular myths about unions and the historical "good" they have done. Audio typo alert: Adam says "workers" at one point when he means "employers". 13:25 — Tyrone emphasizes the point with a time-machine thought experiment. Also, Adam does one of his most favorite things, referencing Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 15:25 — More on the inefficiency and waste of unions -- and how unions harm other workers, largely through the use of hateful and racist minimum wages — Adam brings receipts in the form of quotations. 26:03 — Tyrone talks about two good books. Promo links below. Also an enjoinder: Please don't support minimum wages. They hurt good people. 30:12 — Outro. Adam has words for the unionist jackass who keyed his 1978 VW Dasher! Sources for the quotations cited: From the Foundation for Economic Education.From the Daily Signal.Book mentioned: Henry Hazlitt's Economics in One Lesson.Book mentioned: Walter Williams's The State Against Blacks.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 gives Tyrone a little mini-poker lesson. A few interesting concepts are discussed solo and then Adam goes over hand histories from an actual student to reveal how he thinks about real-life poker situations as they come up at the table. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone still has poker on the brain! And Adam is still shamelessly plugging his services as a poker coach.03:27 — Warning: This conversation isn't for rank beginners. We dive into some deeper concepts to give people a taste of how rich and fascinating this game can be. 06:21 — First topic: When and how to defend your blinds in No Limit Hold'em. Along the way, Tyrone gives his strategy for always finishing 2nd in any poker tournament! 11:46 — Second topic: What are "fold points"? Know what yours are, and even more importantly, recognize what your opponents' are. 15:34 — Third topic: What are the big strategic differences between cash games and tournaments? 18:04 — Hand analysis #1: Playing a pair of pocket jacks out of position. Also, what does "effective stack size" mean? 35:04 — Hand analysis #2: Playing 9-7 off-suit from the small blind. Pot odds, implied odds, and playing drawing hands out of position — hint: don't. 47:23 — Hand analysis #3: When having three aces isn't as great as you'd think. Plus, perceived weakness, value-betting, and the definition of "a set". 62:28 — Outro — and another shameless plug! Want Adam to be your coach? Adam on the Tom Woods Show talking about poker.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 and Tyrone discuss a scandal that has been brewing over the last few years, but exploded at the end of the WSOP Main Event (a $10K entry No Limit Hold'em tournament). Are poker "analyzers" (or any tools or coaches) appropriate to use during a poker tournament? Also, Tyrone displays a shocking case of bracelet-envy. Fortunately, Adam has the solution to everything! 00:00 — Introducing a new cohost, the Unabomber! Nevermind, it's just Tyrone. Also, a shameless plug for Adam's poker coaching services. 02:11 — A certain Porcupine Hobo has the poker bug! Adam and Tyrone talk about a little of the history of the poker-scene. 06:21 — Adam recounts some concepts from his Substack article about the delicate balance between offense and defense in most of the games that we play -- and especially poker. Also, a brief discussion of acronyms: Game Theory Optimal (GTO) and Real Time Assistance (RTA). Plus, how does balance in poker apply to life? What's the libertarian angle in all this? And of course, we tie it all together with the wisdom of Hayek, Mises, and Agent Smith. 16:16 — A brief tangent is taken to discuss human evolution, and what (possibly) the ancient story that eventually became part of the Christian story of Genesis means. 17:44 — Enough preamble! Time to discuss the 2024 WSOP "cheating" scandal — and the subject of Tyrone's bracelet envy. 36:31 — Outro - and another shameless plug! Let Adam be your coach!Article mentioned, about balance in games (poker) and life.Adam on The Tom Woods Show talking about poker. Movie scene (The Matrix) referenced:Source of today's video analysis is Doug Polk’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

Adam has a very fun and wide-ranging conversation with the great James Jenneman! The merits of the Libertarian Party are discussed, as well as libertarian political philosophy in general. And what's with the Non-Aggression Principle? Is it worth a damn? Tune in to find out! 00:00 — Introducing James Jenneman of Minneapolis Minnesota, by way of Texas. As is his custom, Adam brags about his alleged clairvoyance. James makes some predictions of his own! 02:46 — A discussion of Kamalablahblahblah and the possible intentions of the DNC for this cycle. Also, who are "the powers that be" and what do they want this go 'round? 08:00 — Neither Prince nor Party - what's up with the LP? Thick v. Thin, culture wars, why James left the Party, and (belatedly) James gets a proper introduction including his political journey. 16:27 — James makes an impressive prediction of his own! He calls Kamala's VP pick. 18:09 — Back to James's "origin story". Also, Adam makes an admission. It all started with Top Gun. And most importantly, the real brains, heart, and soul of Haman Nature is revealed. 21:47 — How James went from the left to Libertarianism, where he is now, and a discussion about ideology and principles and politics. Adam and James disagree about some stuff. Being a good host, Adam let's James win. 88:10 — Last question for James. Why are "our kind" so hated? 89:58 — Outro, in which James geeks out about a musical group, and off camera, Tyrone performs a hate-crime. Article mentioned: Prince versus Party Article mentioned: What's wrong with the Libertarian Party? Natural Order Podcast mentioned: #11 - Who’s Throttling the Vibrant Society?Book mentioned (#promotional link): The Populist Delusion Haman Nature episode mentioned: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 is joined by a Matt Geiger, a PhD economics student who is studying all the various ways the government increases the amount of suicide we see in the world. This conversation has a surprising amount of laughs for such a downer of a topic! 00:00 — Introducing Matt Geiger! Bring back Geigenomics! Also, a strange shoutout to Alan Moore. 03:40 — The making (and travels) of a young economics student - from southern CA to Mises University in Alabama to getting a Master's degree in Spain. 10:53 — Introducing Matt's thesis: The Economics of Suicide — soon to be published by Germinal G. Van! What would cause someone to want to study this subject? 14:30 — Meaning -- the antidote to suicidality. 17:35 — Where can we find meaning? What does the state do to make it more difficult for people to find meaning? Fiat money, war, government schools, lockdowns, mandates, cronyism, etc. 53:35 — Matt talks about the brand new Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics (link below) and the incredible professor responsible for it and Matt's Austrian Econ journey, Prof. Daron Djerdjian. 62:37 — What new things are coming for the PhD version of the Economics of Suicide? Also, what's Matt's opinion about the youth? Optimistic? Pessimistic? Matt drops an unexpected white pill. 74:00 — Outro. Links and calls to action and goodbyes! Adam's previous appearance on Matt's show:Natural Order Podcast episode obliquely referenced. Matt's main YouTube channelMatt's InstagramThe Carl Menger Institute for Market Economics Matt's Master's Thesis: The Economics of SuicideAdam'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 and Tyrone discuss the relevance of the Ross Ulbricht issue. Why won't libertarian's shut up about this issue? Why is it important? Then they reveal the winner of the greatest game ever: Who will be first to ruin the world? Also, two guest hosts join the show to amaze and amuse! 00:00 — Intro. Let's talk about Ross Ulbricht. (freeross.org) Why is this one case so important? 05:53 — Tyrone brings up Tim Pool and his opinion about the Libertarian Party and the fact that we've been pushing the "Free Ross!" issue. Adam... responds. 10:30 — Tyrone emphasizes the importance of philosophy to our movement. Adam agrees but emphasizes the importance of getting involved in the real world and getting things done. 13:33 — Tyrone makes a great point about the purpose of fiction, and also the importance of having specific, concrete, real-world examples of important concepts (freeross.org). 16:27 — Tyrone explains why he thinks Ross Ulbricht is important, and Adam explains his theory about why the government really threw the book at Ross -- it was all about Bitcoin. 21:56 — Finally! The winner of: Who will be first to ruin the world? Is it the CIA or is it Taylor Swift? You don't want to miss the big reveal! Plus, Adam shows off how expertly he can roll his "R"s. 28:34 — In which two "special guest hosts" are introduced! Who could it be? Prepare to be amazed! 29:00 — Outro, to the cheers and laughter of adoring fans! 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 is joined by Libertarian Party of Tennessee Chair Josiah Baker! They discuss the LP presidential ticket, what’s happening in Tennessee on the liberty front, and a little dust-up Josiah got into with Dave Smith during a Part of the Problem podcast taping that leads to another “Hey hero! You’re fly is down!” segment.00:00 – Intro. Adam gloats about his political predictive powers instead of introducing his guest. How rude! 01:57 -- In which pro-liberty t-shirts and tank-tops are discussed. Also, Adam tees Josiah up to talk about all things Liberty in the great state of Tennessee! 04:14 -- Josiah talks about the negative impact in his state of the Oliver - ter Maat presidential ticket, leading to his decision to not personally support that ticket in Tennessee. 09:14 -- Adam hypothesizes that maybe Oliver is divisive not so much because of his policy positions, but the fact that he's more "blue-pilled" than "red -pilled"? Or perhaps just a "culture war" thing? Or maybe because he loudly told half the party that he hated us? 13:00 – Adam makes a pitch for political decentralization within the Libertarian Party. 14:58 – A brief discussion of corrupt laws in Tennessee that harm 3rd parties. 16:58 -- Adam and Josiah discuss what "growing pains" look like within the LP. 20:26 -- Josiah describes the unfortunate interaction between he and Dave Smith at a recent Part of the Problem podcast taping. Also: Hey hero! Your fly is down! 26:12 -- "Tweeting is the fiat currency of actual productivity." Josiah lands that zinger and highlights how and why LPTN has been so productive in Tennessee. 29:00 -- Outro. Plus, a pitch for Project Decentralized Revolution. LPTN website.LPTN on Twitter(x).What Josiah "nailed to the church door".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 and Tyrone discuss the bizarre state of American presidential politics. What's happened, what's likely to happen, and how to feel about it all! Plus: a teaser for their discussion about conspiracy theories! Which to pay attention to? Which to ignore? Test your intuitions and your epistemology! Become a paid subscriber at hamannature.substack.com! 00:00 — Intro. Adam tells us the date and gloats about his predictive powers! 03:05 — Where were you when Trump got shot? Adam and Tyrone share their stories. 05:08 — Tyrone makes a shocking proposal that we send Joy Reid to prison! 08:34 — What would GOP voters have done if Trump had been killed? Where would the populist energy go? 13:24 — Biden is out! What's going on with the "democratic" party? 20:45 — Let's not forget what happened in Butler PA. It's disgusting how "the news" is trying to downplay this attempted presidential assassination and the senseless death of a random bystander. Plus, Adam makes a very very safe prediction. 25:16 — Adam and Tyrone talk about Trump's speech at the RNC. Low energy? Or something else? 29:06 — Outro. Visit hamannature.substack.com and become a paid subscriber to see the rest of this episode where Adam and Tyrone dig into all the conspiracy theories! Previous episode mentioned: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

Very very very loosely based on the popular '90s mail-order VCR tape series, Adam and Tyrone discuss the recent wild rulings coming out of the Supreme Court of these here United States. 00:00 — Intro. Adam is "judgy" and he wants to let you know about it. 01:30 — The very highly anticipated presidential immunity decision came down. Discuss! 07:44 — Adam finds a silver lining in the presidential immunity decision, and also a white pill coming up later in the show! 16:40 — What the hell is the Chevron deference case? Adam and Tyrone break it down.23:51— Here comes that white pill we hinted at earlier! 28:05 — Tyrone presents a radical idea about how to ensure laws are "more constitutional". 34:27 — Adam seriously misinterprets a judicial ruling. J/K - Adam and Tyrone discuss SCOTUS's "war on the homeless". 39:06 — Adam promotes the taboo opinion that homelessness is often a choice. And then he ties this SCOTUS decision back to a previous Haman Nature conversation (ep 38) about Free Will v. Determinism (see below) Tyrone blames the Fed. Both blame the government for most of it. 53:38 – Outro. Enjoy the rest of 2024, the greatest show on earth! SCOTUS articles mentioned: Two very interesting SCOTUS decisions.Previous episode referenced: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 takes a lesson from Professor Porcupine Hobo about dollars, debt, reserve currencies, and military diplomacy! Strap in! Take notes! There might be a quiz after! 00:00 – Intro. Please welcome to the stage, Hobo Hizzie! Also, Tyrone talks about charts 'n' stuff. 02:48 -- Adam briefly interrupts Tyrone's brilliant point so he can say, "ceteris paribus". Then Tyrone goes back to the sweet charts to show the importance of oil to global trade. 06:30 -- Tyrone's shows some charts about historical global reserve currencies. Also: The Petrodollar! 17:51 – This chart is a bad one. US Government Debt as a % of GDP. 20:44 – Is the situation as dire as Tyrone says? Adam points to an article that isn't quite as pessimistic -- but still pretty darned pessimistic (link below). 24:18 -- Adam asks for a porcuprediction! What will the US do about potentially losing the ability to inflate the world reserve currency? 31:41 -- Tyrone's makes a compelling argument for a Mussolini 2028 presidential run. 32:37 -- Could nuclear energy and batteries and robots and A.I. save us all? Can we increase productivity enough to save us from this crisis? 36:02 – Outro. Newsletter referenced: Crisis InvestingMises.org article referenced: Why the regime needs the dollar to be the global reserve currencyAdam'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 and the Porcupine offer up their wild predictions for the rest of 202 4. Does it end in a bang or a whimper? They also reveal subscriber voting results for the semi-final round of the First to Ruin the World game.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

It's more than just a great Rush song! On this one, Adam and Tyrone get into the pernicious issue of, do humans have free will? Or is everything predetermined in advance, cause & effect style? 00:00 — Intro. Adam asks Tyrone some deep questions about the hobo lifestyle. 01:52 — Adam lays out the position of "hard determinism" as versus free will. 05:12 — Before diving into the argument, Adam lays out some observations about which types of people usually land on which sides of this disagreement -- and perhaps why.08:45 — Tyrone takes a brief detour into the "primacy of consciousness" controversy. 09:50 — Adam takes a stab at steel-manning the determinist position, then argues against it, leaning heavily on concepts like our own ignorance, self-evident truths, and where the burden of proof lies. 15:42 — Adam supplements with an argument he poached from the great Bob Murphy! The concept of determinism seems to contradict the theory of evolution. 17:30 — Tyrone sympathizes with the plight of the secular who seeks to replace God with determinism as a satisfactory answer to the mysteries of our nature. A cool reference to Star Trek: The Next Generation comes up. Also, a few more theories are taken out for a quick spin around the neighborhood. Einstein, quantum entanglement, etc. 20:50 — Adam makes an appeal to proper epistemology and the usefulness of proper frames of reference. 25:13 — What are the societal consequences of holding one or the other of these two beliefs? 28:18 — Outro. Book mentioned: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan HaidtAdam's other show: Natural Order PodcastLike the show? Consider becoming a supporting member!Love the show? Consider becoming a founding member!Thanks for listening,Naturally,Adam 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

00:00 – Intro. Adam reads Scott's impressive bio and we see what Scott's up to these days, mostly his much-anticipated upcoming book, Provoked, and running the very great Libertarian Institute. 10:55 -- Adam asks Scott what he thinks about the 2024 presidential election cycle. For some reason, Ron Swanson of Parks and Rec comes up. Also (and don't be shocked) Scott goes on a rant. 27:44 -- Adam compares Trump to a mentally challenged snake-killing child. Trust us, it relates to presidential politics! Oh... and Scott goes on another rant. 35:17 – Adam asks Scott what he thinks about the 2020 election. Scott rants magnificently. 41:50 – Adam makes an argument for election shenanigans based on opportunity and human nature. 46:31 -- A brief tale of gambling in politics. What are the odds that neither Trump or Biden end up winning the 2024 election? 51:22 -- Adam makes a pitch for part 2 of this interview with Scott, which is available to paid subscribers at HamanNature.Substack.com for as little as $5/mo. Plus, another pitch for how much great work Scott does at the Libertarian Institute! 54:43 – Outro. It's fundraising time at the Libertarian Institute! Please help Scott continue the great work they do over there!Scott's amazing website!The best foreign policy news on the 'net! AntiWar.comAdam'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

Part 3 of Adam's recap of the 2024 Libertarian National Convention in Washington DC! 00:00 – Intro. Briefly recap Parts 1 and 2.01:22 -- Adam gives his take on how the LP ended up with Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat as their candidates for president and vice president. 21:20 -- Adam gives a defense of bylaws and Robert's Rules of Order (Newly Revised). 23:38 – A great discovery is made! Tyrone is the One True Libertarian! 24:38 – Why is the party so divided? Adam gives his opinion of "thick" vs. "thin" libertarianism. Tyrone takes a bold stand. 36:41 -- What happened with Mike ter Maat? Why did he "flip" from being Mises Caucus aligned to supporting Chase Oliver? Adam gives his take -- and makes an admission of his own. 42:40 -- Adam responds to assertions that this is "the death of the LP" and "this is all Dave Smith's fault". 46:07 – Outro. Coming up next, a BONUS episode! Part 4: Responding to public reactions of the convention and ticket from outside the LP! To get access to Part 4, join as a paid subscriber ($5 a month minimum) at: https://hamannature.substack.com/ 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

Part 2 of Adam's recap of the 2024 Libertarian National Convention in Washington DC! 00:00 – Intro. 00:33 -- Tyrone has a question about the Great Orange One. Why invite him to speak at this thing? 03:35 -- Tyrone shares his enormous LP black-pill. Adam offers his own LP white-pill. 08:52 – Star Trek One reference! 09:51 – The main event. What was it like when DJT spoke before the 2024 LP Convention? Plus some media clips from the big event! 27:40 -- Adam don't wanna hear any pu**y s**t! We ain't quitting! So there. Also: What was it really like in the room when Trump spoke? What did the media miss? 35:56 -- Why do Libertarians need this kind of exposure? Adam tells a true and revealing story. 37:50 – Outro. Coming up next episode: Part 3: The 2024 LP Prez/VicePrez ticket. 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 has returned from the 2024 Libertarian National Convention in Washington DC and has some thoughts. 00:00 – Intro. 02:46 -- Adam recounts his impressions of Washington DC itself, and tourist stuff. 07:05 -- Tyrone drones on and on for a while about bylaws. Honestly, we don't know why he loves bylaws so much! Also: The credentialing process is explained. 24:09 – RFK Jr came and spoke -- and sought to get on the LP ballot! 29:53 – Vivek Ramaswamy came and debated Clint Russell. 37:48 -- After RFK Jr and Vivek, but before Trump, what was the vibe at this convention? What was up with dealing with Secret Service? Were Trump supporters there? Why did Trump's speech at the LP National convention almost not happen? Also: The GOAT, Ron Paul! 43:08 – Outro. Coming up next episode: The Great Orange Thing that came and spoke at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention! Adam's other show: Natural Order PodcastWhat does it look like when a libertarian hero from Nevada comes to confront the DC swamp? It looks just like this: 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 is still uneasy about all the military propaganda he suffered while watching best picture nominees for the 2024 Oscars. He and Tyrone dissect a particularly creepy National Guard recruitment ad. 00:00 – Intro. Here, watch this gross ad yourself. You see it too, right? 02:35 -- Tyrone brings some positivity. At least the ad wasn't gay and trans! 07:27 -- Adam admits to some misogyny. Why are these little girls kitted up like Seal Team Six? Also, is this ad signaling that the regime is intending to start WWIII? 10:20 – The National Guard is a bait & switch scheme. You think you're signing up to help pile sandbags for flood waters, and you end up fighting insurgents in the Middle East. 15:06 – Let's talk about the Defend The Guard movement! 21:10 -- Seriously, how freakin' misogynist is this Adam guy? 26:01 -- Do ads like this (and worse) prove that the US military is just filled with LARPers? What happens if we have to fight a real war? 28:24 -- A snippet of Tucker Carlson's show (talking to Dave Smith) that emphasizes Adam's point. 34:15 -- To make up for some depressing talk about an awful subject, Adam and Tyrone continue with round 2 of the greatest game ever: First To Ruin the World! 42:51 – Outro. Plus, 33% Down's Syndrome! 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

Adam is heading to Washington, DC to attend the National Libertarian Party Convention, and Tyrone has questions. 00:00 – Intro. Some spurious rumors are started re Trump and the LP. 01:00 -- Why is this convention going to be so special? Trump and RFK Jr and Vivek Ramaswamy and Thomas Massie will be there! 05:14 -- Adam attempts to steel-man the argument against inviting Trump and these others to speak at the LP convention. 08:50 – Tyrone reminds us: There's no such thing as bad publicity. 22:39 – This is a big moment for the liberty movement. Will we make the most of it? 30:00 – Outro Get involved with the Libertarian Party!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 talks to David Gornoski, host of A Neighbor’s Choice – a show that looks at politics, science, and culture through the lens of Jesus’ personhood revolution. What happens when an atheist and a very religious man try to find common ground? Lots of good stuff! 00:00 – Intro. What is David Gornoski all about? A Neighbor's Choice, first on radio, now as a podcast. 04:30 -- Adam asks David to talk about his understanding of the "religious" nature of human nature. On David's framing, religious experiences are much more "natural" than you might think. 07:22 -- How do you make sure that your "god-shaped" hole is filled with good things and not bad? 10:59 – How do we get our values? Also, is religion ideology? Did the Enlightenment hurt or help? How can we improve both? 15:07 – Can the division between science and religion be healed? Is humility the key? 26:03 – Adam rants about Brightline. A discussion of various Las Vegas issues ensues. 28:21 – Are myths religion for atheists? David has thoughts on our oldest stories. Also, what mechanism did humans invent to break us out of our worst violent tendencies? 42:29 – Adam advocates a violation of the NAP. Then asks an incoherent question. David responds in a deep way with a very thought-provoking interpretation of Christianity. 53:49 -- David talks about how human society is moving away from violence because we are "Christ-haunted". 57:34 -- If Christianity was a big "leveling up" from religions that came before, what's next? Anything? Or is Christianity the final "haunting"? 67:44 -- Violence and coercion is like any other addiction, you need more and more of the "fix" to get the results you're after. The only solution is to abandon the nasty thing entirely. 68:27 -- Adam blames Christianity for the current trans-insanity. Joking, mostly. 77:14 -- Outro. David Gornoski's website: A Neighbor’s Choice.Things mentioned by David: Mimetic Theory by Rene Gerard and the Grecian Pharmakos ritual. 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

Well, "debate" is too strong a word, but brilliant smarty-pants Stephan Kinsella had some disagreements about an article Adam wrote about school choice and was gracious enough to come on Haman Nature to discuss them. 00:00 – Intro.01:15 -- Happy birthday to Adam! Stephan's gives him an... odd present. Also, Adam recounts the article he wrote that prompted this talk. 02:54 -- Stephan lays out his position on school choice, and similar "reform" measures or "incrementalism". 06:55 – Adam defends. Let the "debate" begin! 15:33 – Adam scores a point! 17:13 – And another! And possibly another (depending on... math)! 22:15 – Adam swings hard. Is it a home run? 24:26 – Adam makes a prediction about markets and innovations under school choice. 26:10 -- Stephan makes some strong and principled objections. 28:52 -- Adam scores another point! Plus, the biggest moment in the entire episode. 33:36 -- A very important legislative clause to watch like a hawk. Also, is it worth the risk? 35:18 -- Say it was up to you as the deciding vote. Which way do you cast it? 38:36 -- Hey, Corey! Plus, Stephan gives Adam a much better birthday present! 39:57 -- Outro. Stephan Kinsella's website: Haman Nature article mentioned: Stephan's Soho Forum debate with Corey DeAngelis on School Choice: 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