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Let's Think! Show 12 Logic - Full show

What is logic? Shepard, The Voluntaryist discusses a way of thinking and communicating. From the words we use to logical fallacies, Shepard helps listeners learn the basics of logic ... in an understandable style that makes sense in our contemporary world. Visit our website for more shows! letsthinkshow.com This show was first aired on KHNC1360 on 1-16-2021, under that station's music license.

Jan 13, 202150 min

Show 11 Fitness With Greg Papanicolas

Strength training expert Greg Papanicolas joins Shepard to chat about fitness training and the impact that The Panic Of 2020 has had on the fitness industry. Good practical advice on working with a trainer. Greg's online training firm: https://www.projectspartacoaching.com/ The great internet show I mentioned: Disenthrall.me James Joseph's book, The Quotable Contrarian: https://amzn.to/397YLZ4 Music credit: Pixabay and Feeling Joyous With My Business by MusicLFiles https://filmmusic.io/song/6880-feeling-joyous-with-my-business License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jan 5, 202150 min

Money Lets Think Show 10, Full show

Shepard discusses money, central banking and spends some time chatting about cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. Find show notes here: https://openlyvoluntary.com/lets-think-show-10-money-show-notes/

Dec 31, 202049 min

Where Can We Go To Find Freedom? Let's Think Show #9

Where Can We Go To Find Freedom? Let's Think Show #9

Dec 26, 202050 min

Bethany's Second Interview 12 - 13 - 20

Shepard interviews Bethany B a second time, and this time starts at the beginning! Music by audionautix.com and "Hillbilly Swing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 23, 202037 min

Bonus Track - Is Privilege Real? Yes.

Watch video of this bonus track here: https://youtu.be/fngbyY_M790

Dec 20, 202013 min

Disenthrall & Shepard Seg 4 Island Analogy

Disenthrall is Shepard's guest today. They discuss Larken Rose's Island Analogy and philosophy and how society might handle issues without a ruling class. https://disenthrall.me/ TheRoseChannel.com Letsthinkshow.com

Dec 20, 202012 min

Disenthrall & Shepard Seg 3 Island Analogy

Disenthrall is Shepard's guest today. They discuss Larken Rose's Island Analogy and philosophy and how society might handle issues without a ruling class. https://disenthrall.me/ TheRoseChannel.com Letsthinkshow.com

Dec 20, 202012 min

Disenthrall & Shepard Seg 2 Island Analogy

Disenthrall is Shepard's guest today. They discuss Larken Rose's Island Analogy and philosophy and how society might handle issues without a ruling class. https://disenthrall.me/ TheRoseChannel.com Letsthinkshow.com

Dec 20, 202012 min

Disenthrall & Shepard Seg 1 Island Analogy

Disenthrall is Shepard's guest today. They discuss Larken Rose's Island Analogy and philosophy and how society might handle issues without a ruling class. https://disenthrall.me/ TheRoseChannel.com Letsthinkshow.com

Dec 20, 202012 min

Shepard's Letter to a Friend SM 12 - 17 - 20

Regarding yellow fringe flag, sovereign, ALL CAPITAL LETTERS corporation citizen-SHIP etc ... Shepard's dear friend of years gone by is an older fellow and working SOOO hard for what he believes in, but Shepard is too dense to get it. Shepard writes letters in audio.

Dec 17, 202013 min

Libertarians Segment 2

Shepard, The Voluntaryist interviews a Libertarian thought leader. Bethany is a bright lady, and the chat will hopefully be of use to you as you examine your thoughts. http://letsthinkshow.com This show# first aired on 1360 KHNC on 12-12-2020

Dec 13, 202012 min

Libertarians Segment 1

Shepard, The Voluntaryist interviews a Libertarian thought leader. Bethany is a bright lady, and the chat will hopefully be of use to you as you examine your thoughts. http://letsthinkshow.com This show# first aired on 1360 KHNC on 12-12-2020

Dec 13, 202012 min

Libertarians Segment 3

Shepard, The Voluntaryist interviews a Libertarian thought leader. Bethany is a bright lady, and the chat will hopefully be of use to you as you examine your thoughts. http://letsthinkshow.com This show# first aired on 1360 KHNC on 12-12-2020

Dec 13, 202012 min

Libertarians Segment 4

Shepard, The Voluntaryist interviews a Libertarian thought leader. Bethany is a bright lady, and the chat will hopefully be of use to you as you examine your thoughts. http://letsthinkshow.com This show# first aired on 1360 KHNC on 12-12-2020

Dec 13, 202012 min

Censorship of GENEVIEVE BRIAND by John Hopkins

In a blatant knee-jerk reaction to a scientific suggestion being opposed to the mainstream narrative, a college try to unspeak some important words. GENEVIEVE BRIAND of John Hopkins: https://odysee.com/GENEVIEVE-BRIAND-Covid-19-(article-before-being-redacted):3 (Part of show 6, except a separate & unreleated segment) https://web.archive.org/web/20201126223119/https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2020/11/a-closer-look-at-u-s-deaths-due-to-covid-19

Dec 6, 202012 min

Rights Show 6, Segment 3 of 3

Shepard the voluntaryist discusses rights. Philosopher Yaakov Markel, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and free-market evangelist challenges the existence of "rights." Let's Think! http://letsthinkshow.com

Dec 6, 202012 min

Rights Show 6, Segment 2 of 3

Shepard the voluntaryist discusses rights. Philosopher and human rights activist Kason Bryden discusses rights, staking claims and Universally Preferable Behavior (https://amzn.to/36NaDzG)and much more, what a bright guy! Let's Think! http://letsthinkshow.com

Dec 6, 202012 min

Rights Show 6, Segment 1 of 3

Shepard the voluntaryist discusses rights. The US government's Bill of Rights is discussed with a dry witty tone of innocent appreciation. Let's Think! http://letsthinkshow.com

Dec 6, 202012 min

How to be a Great Employee! Segment 4 of Let's Think! Show 5

Most people don't know the few simple hacks that will help them be viewed as the best employee ever! Shepard, The Voluntaryist has been an employee and has had employees who work for him. He has mentored many employees! In this Let's Think! Show #5, he gives clear and harsh advice for the unemployed guy, the happily employed person and for everyone else! Learn more in his book, Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy, available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HQr84C

Nov 29, 202012 min

How to be a Great Employee! Segment 3 of Let's Think! Show 5

Most people don't know the few simple hacks that will help them be viewed as the best employee ever! Shepard, The Voluntaryist has been an employee and has had employees who work for him. He has mentored many employees! In this Let's Think! Show #5, he gives clear and harsh advice for the unemployed guy, the happily employed person and for everyone else! Learn more in his book, Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy, available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HQr84C

Nov 29, 202012 min

How to be a Great Employee! Segment 2 of Let's Think! Show 5

Most people don't know the few simple hacks that will help them be viewed as the best employee ever! Shepard, The Voluntaryist has been an employee and has had employees who work for him. He has mentored many employees! In this Let's Think! Show #5, he gives clear and harsh advice for the unemployed guy, the happily employed person and for everyone else! Learn more in his book, Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy, available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HQr84C

Nov 29, 202012 min

How to be a Great Employee! Segment 1 of Let's Think! Show 5

Most people don't know the few simple hacks that will help them be viewed as the best employee ever! Shepard, The Voluntaryist has been an employee and has had employees who work for him. He has mentored many employees! In this Let's Think! Show #5, he gives clear and harsh advice for the unemployed guy, the happily employed person and for everyone else! Learn more in his book, Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy, available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HQr84C

Nov 29, 202012 min

Bonus Bit - Lavoy Finicum Tribute with Don Edwards

Shepard pays respect to the late Lavoy Finicum who lost his life standing up for his principles and beliefs, something only a handful of people have done this century in the US. Lavoy Finicum's assassination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEswP_HSFV4 Check out Levoy's novel here: https://amzn.to/3q7bYZT Check out Don Edwards singing "Hard Times in the Country here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77i2bApGwnM

Nov 28, 20205 min

Logic - Segment 4, Let's Think! Show!

What is logic? Shepard, The Voluntaryist discusses a way of thinking and communicating. From the words we use to logical fallacies, Shepard helps listeners learn the basics of logic ... in an understandable style that makes sense in our contemporary world. Visit our website for more shows! http://letsthinkshow.com

Nov 28, 202012 min

Logic - Segment 3, Let's Think! Show!

What is logic? Shepard, The Voluntaryist discusses a way of thinking and communicating. From the words we use to logical fallacies, Shepard helps listeners learn the basics of logic ... in an understandable style that makes sense in our contemporary world. Visit our website for more shows! http://letsthinkshow.com

Nov 28, 202012 min

Logic - Segment 1, Let's Think! Show!

What is logic? Shepard, The Voluntaryist discusses a way of thinking and communicating. From the words we use to logical fallacies, Shepard helps listeners learn the basics of logic ... in an understandable style that makes sense in our contemporary world. Visit our website for more shows! http://letsthinkshow.com

Nov 28, 202012 min

Logic - Segment 2, Let's Think! Show!

What is logic? Shepard, The Voluntaryist discusses a way of thinking and communicating. From the words we use to logical fallacies, Shepard helps listeners learn the basics of logic ... in an understandable style that makes sense in our contemporary world. Visit our website for more shows! http://letsthinkshow.com

Nov 28, 202012 min

Just Say No, Segment 4

Should we wear masks? Shepard discusses "Just saying NO" to lunatics and tyrants. Discusses the "Year of Suicides, 2020" and examines the question of whether one should or should not wear a mask as dictated. Guest include Orange County Tony, Colorado Andy, Utah Skyler and Colorado Kara.

Nov 22, 202012 min

Just Say No, Segment 1

Should we wear masks? Shepard discusses "Just saying NO" to lunatics and tyrants. Discusses the "Year of Suicides, 2020" and examines the question of whether one should or should not wear a mask as dictated. Guest include Orange County Tony, Colorado Andy, Utah Skyler and Colorado Kara.

Nov 22, 202012 min

Just Say No, Segment 2

Should we wear masks? Shepard discusses "Just saying NO" to lunatics and tyrants. Discusses the "Year of Suicides, 2020" and examines the question of whether one should or should not wear a mask as dictated. Guest include Orange County Tony, Colorado Andy, Utah Skyler and Colorado Kara.

Nov 22, 202012 min

Just Say No, Segment 3

Should we wear masks? Shepard discusses "Just saying NO" to lunatics and tyrants. Discusses the "Year of Suicides, 2020" and examines the question of whether one should or should not wear a mask as dictated. Guest include Orange County Tony, Colorado Andy, Utah Skyler and Colorado Kara.

Nov 22, 202012 min

Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy - Character Show 3, Segment 1

Show 3, originally aired on KHNC 1360 on November 14, 2020. "Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy" Visit our Let's Think Voluntaryist Radio Show at https://openlyvoluntary.com/letsthink

Nov 15, 202012 min

Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy - Skills - Show 3, Segment 2

Show 3, originally aired on KHNC 1360 on November 14, 2020. "Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy" Visit our Let's Think Voluntaryist Radio Show at https://openlyvoluntary.com/letsthink

Nov 15, 202012 min

Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy -Create Value - Show 3, Segment 3

Show 3, originally aired on KHNC 1360 on November 14, 2020. "Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy" Visit our Let's Think Voluntaryist Radio Show at https://openlyvoluntary.com/letsthink

Nov 15, 202012 min

Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy -Action - The "Why" Show 3, Segment 4

Show 3, originally aired on KHNC 1360 on November 14, 2020. "Harsh Advice for the Unemployed Guy" Visit our Let's Think Voluntaryist Radio Show at https://openlyvoluntary.com/letsthink

Nov 13, 202012 min

What is Voluntaryism? Show 2 Let's Think! - Segment 3

As an intelligent and inquisitive individual, do you ever feel intellectually lonely? Do you wish you had someone you could bounce ideas off of without being greeted with tired talking points that haven’t budged in decades? Join me, Shepard the Voluntaryist, and an eclectic collection of free thinkers as we seek to have intellectually consistent conversations about philosophy, morality, relationships, entrepreneurism, individualism, personal development, and goodness! We seek truth, even when it is ugly or unpopular. We do not compromise in matters of principle, and we are tolerant of others’ peaceful preferences. We reject coercion, the initiation of force, theft, and dishonesty. We are not afraid to change when presented with evidence. Our crew helps connect thinking individuals with diverse worldviews, creating an intelligent community of rigorous thinkers. Welcome home. Let’s Think!

Nov 8, 202012 min

What is Voluntaryism?- Show 2 Let's Think! - Segment 1

As an intelligent and inquisitive individual, do you ever feel intellectually lonely? Do you wish you had someone you could bounce ideas off of without being greeted with tired talking points that haven’t budged in decades? Join me, Shepard the Voluntaryist, and an eclectic collection of free thinkers as we seek to have intellectually consistent conversations about philosophy, morality, relationships, entrepreneurism, individualism, personal development, and goodness! We seek truth, even when it is ugly or unpopular. We do not compromise in matters of principle, and we are tolerant of others’ peaceful preferences. We reject coercion, the initiation of force, theft, and dishonesty. We are not afraid to change when presented with evidence. Our crew helps connect thinking individuals with diverse worldviews, creating an intelligent community of rigorous thinkers. Welcome home. Let’s Think!

Nov 8, 202012 min

What is Voluntaryism? - Show 2 Let's Think! - Segment 2

As an intelligent and inquisitive individual, do you ever feel intellectually lonely? Do you wish you had someone you could bounce ideas off of without being greeted with tired talking points that haven’t budged in decades? Join me, Shepard the Voluntaryist, and an eclectic collection of free thinkers as we seek to have intellectually consistent conversations about philosophy, morality, relationships, entrepreneurism, individualism, personal development, and goodness! We seek truth, even when it is ugly or unpopular. We do not compromise in matters of principle, and we are tolerant of others’ peaceful preferences. We reject coercion, the initiation of force, theft, and dishonesty. We are not afraid to change when presented with evidence. Our crew helps connect thinking individuals with diverse worldviews, creating an intelligent community of rigorous thinkers. Welcome home. Let’s Think!

Nov 8, 202012 min

What is Voluntaryism? - Show 2 Let's Think! - Segment 4

As an intelligent and inquisitive individual, do you ever feel intellectually lonely? Do you wish you had someone you could bounce ideas off of without being greeted with tired talking points that haven’t budged in decades? Join me, Shepard the Voluntaryist, and an eclectic collection of free thinkers as we seek to have intellectually consistent conversations about philosophy, morality, relationships, entrepreneurism, individualism, personal development, and goodness! We seek truth, even when it is ugly or unpopular. We do not compromise in matters of principle, and we are tolerant of others’ peaceful preferences. We reject coercion, the initiation of force, theft, and dishonesty. We are not afraid to change when presented with evidence. Our crew helps connect thinking individuals with diverse worldviews, creating an intelligent community of rigorous thinkers. Welcome home. Let’s Think!

Nov 8, 202012 min

Values - Show 1 - Let's Think! - Segment 4 - Values to Principles

Shepard, The Voluntaryist examines "values." Show notes here: https://openlyvoluntary.com/lets-think-show-1-values/

Oct 30, 202012 min

Values - Show 1 - Let's Think! - Segment 3 - It is OK to change values

Shepard, The Voluntaryist examines "values." Show notes here: https://openlyvoluntary.com/lets-think-show-1-values/

Oct 30, 202012 min

Values - Show 1 - Let's Think! - Segment 2 - Means versus Ends

Shepard, The Voluntaryist examines "values." Show notes here: https://openlyvoluntary.com/lets-think-show-1-values/

Oct 30, 202012 min

Values - Show 1 - Let's Think! - Segment 1 - Values Introduction

Shepard, The Voluntaryist examines "values." Show notes here: https://openlyvoluntary.com/lets-think-show-1-values/

Oct 30, 202012 min

Bonus Brain Dropping - Liberty is Not Topic-Specific

Liberty is Not Topic Specific

Dec 22, 20162 min

Bonus Brain Dropping - How to argue with Shepard

How to Argue with Shepard

Dec 21, 20164 min

Social Contract, a Silly Conspiracy Theory

Shepard discusses the silly notion of a social contract. For more, listen to Larken: https://soundcloud.com/openlyvoluntary/58-the-contract-myth?in=openlyvoluntary/sets/6-7a

Dec 19, 20164 min

Bonus Brain Dropping - Means & Ends - Die for What's Right?

A challenge for you, should you do what is right even if you know you will lose the battle? Your perspective requested!

Dec 15, 20164 min

Bonus Brain Dropping - We likely disagree about whether government is basically good or bad

An invitation to pro-state friends to open their minds to some unique information and to provide me with some fresh perspectives as well.

Dec 15, 20165 min

Bonus Brain Dropping - Cops on the Car Phone

Shepard rants about cops always having an exception to "hand's free" phone laws. He breaks down the logic of the thing to expose the state's corruption and tyranny. openlyvoluntary.com

Aug 19, 20166 min