Welcome to the page for the new Market Anarchist show, The Machinery of Freedom. There's not much on this page yet, but you can listen to the first episodes by using the links below.
LATEST EPISODE
The Machinery of Freedom episode 23- Capitalism versus the Markets
Wherein I argue that corporations should be taken over by the workers based on the Homesteading Principle, the difference between capitalism and markets, and the consequences of such a takeover.
Songs: Dead Kennedys - Holiday in Cambodia, Rush- Marathon.
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The Machinery of Freedom episode 1- Introduction to Market Anarchy RapidShare download in 96 Youtube version The Machinery of Freedom episode 2- The Moral Argument Youtube version The Machinery of Freedom episode 3- Applying the Moral Argument Youtube version The Machinery of Freedom episode 4- Our Enemy, the "Common Good" The Machinery of Freedom episode 5- The Joys of Epistemology The Machinery of Freedom episode 6- Know Anarchy, Know Morality The Machinery of Freedom episode 7- Rights and Aggression On the Non-Aggression Principle and the Chosen Aggression Principle, explanation of Hoppe's Argumentation Ethics, the Argument from Estoppel, and why rights-skepticism fails. The Machinery of Freedom episode 8- Justice Without Coercion part 1 Wherein the nature and purpose of the current State justice system (police/courts/law) is discussed, how it perpetuates evils in practice, and many historical examples of market justice from history are pointed out and analyzed. The Machinery of Freedom episode 9- Justice Without Coercion part 2 Wherein the role of reputation systems is mentioned, the workings of the police and courts on a market are hypothesized, and some special cases are discussed. The Machinery of Freedom episode 10- Justice Without Coercion part 3 Wherein the parameters of social policy in a Market Anarchy are delimited, war and its role are defined from the statist perspective, and I briefly close on the Market Anarchist perspective on war. MediaFire download in 96 The Machinery of Freedom episode 11- Economic Projections Wherein I discuss the statist argument from public goods, refute it, discuss the many ways in which public goods can be turned into private goods, and reverse it against the statists, and end on the Tragedy of the Commons and externalities arguments, and why the State is our worst enemy in those aspects also. MediaFire download in 96 |
The Machinery of Freedom episode 12- Economics 101 Wherein I read my first fan mail, basic principles of economics are explained, from opportunity costs to the nature of prices. MediaFire download in 96 The Machinery of Freedom episode 13- Freedom is Property Wherein someone asks me my position on Georgism, and I answer him in no less than a half-hour, and then get into the details of the relation between property and freedom/rights. The Machinery of Freedom episode 14- The Market Anarchist Morality Test Wherein I discuss the Broken Windowpane fallacy, talk about unintended consequences, and go through the Market Anarchist Morality Test, as well as how to answer to objections and how to use the Test. Songs: George Bush is an Islamic Fundamentalist ~ Oingo Bongo- Only a Lad The Machinery of Freedom episode 15- The Moral Premises of Democracy Wherein I answer an email about the FDA, and discuss the epistemic and moral premises of democracy. Songs: Pizzicato 5- Magic Carpet Ride, Tout Va Bien The Machinery of Freedom episode 16- Democracy is a Fable Wherein I address some myths about democracy, why democracy is not like the market, what compromise really is, and the replacement to democracy: Informed Consensus. Songs: Rogue Traders- Believer, Electric Light Orchestra- Do Ya The Machinery of Freedom episode 17- The Two Collectivisms Wherein I explain the nature of individualism and collectivism, as well as horizontal and vertical collectivism, and how they model the political ideologies around us. Songs: TMBG- Man, it's so Loud in Here, Air - Cherry Blossom Girl The Machinery of Freedom episode 18- Myths and Illusions part 1 Wherein I rant a bit about the rise of the State, and then begin debunking various statist myths. On this show: the necessity of the State, zero sum games, inflation, "coercive" market relationships, market failure, public goods, monopolies, and "predatory pricing." Songs: Rush- Anthem, Of Montreal- Wrath Pinned to the Mist The Machinery of Freedom episode 19- Myths and Illusions part 2 Wherein I debunk other statist myths. On this show: the relative competence of government, the belief in "evil people," the State as saviour, the "benevolent warrior," "we are the government," and social justice. Songs: Family Guy- Buy me a Rainbow, Phil Collins - Something Happened on the Way to Heaven, Rene and Nathalie Simard- Tourne la Page. The Machinery of Freedom episode 20- Two Arguments for Self-Determination Wherein I define a few terms, then explain two arguements, the Problem of Collectivist Obligation and Freedom's Imperative, and close by debunking a couple of other myths. Songs: Paul simon- How Can You Live in the Northeast, Mylene Farmer- Peut-Etre Toi. The Machinery of Freedom episode 21- Talking Positively about Anarchy Wherein I talk positively about the Market Anarchist society using misconceptions as springboard. Songs: Fantastic Plastic Machine- There Must be an Angel. The Machinery of Freedom episode 22- Defining Freedom Wherein I talk about three different conceptions of freedom: the statist "freedom from" conception, the minarchist "negative and positive freedoms" conception, and the Market Anarchist inclusive conception. Songs: Simon and Garfunkel- Cecilia, The Templeton Twins- Yesterday, Slayer- In the Name of God. RapidShare download in 96 |
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