site author: Anthony Wheeler email: anthonywheeler72@hotmail.com
YouTube
Altruistic Libertarian Episode 1 Introduction
In this episode we review of the meaning of liberty and freedom, examine the limits of government in society (anarchy at one extreme and totalitarian communism at the other), and identify the primary political principle of the Altruistic Libertarian.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 2 metaphysical basis of GFS part 1
This episode begins a sequence that considers the metaphysical basis for a Genuinely Free Society. In this episode we ask the question, "Why is disagreement among people so common?" After providing detailed examples, we examine what people can know, and how they can know it. We visit Plato's cave and consider the metaphysical model of the Altruistic Libertarian. After epistemology we cruise through a critical discussion of ontology, and what it means for political philosophy.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 3 metaphysical basis part 2
In this episode we review science and present the guinea pig conundrum. We discuss human evolution, language, and truth.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 4 metaphysical basis part 3
In this episode we review religion, discuss the individual human, selfishness, define evil and identify one possible universal value.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 5 metaphysical basis part 4
In this episode we review we summarize the previous 3 episodes and reach our conclusions, based on what people can know, why people differ so much, the provisional state of our individual understanding, and the need to allow people to live how they wish.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 6 pervasive intervention part 1
In this episode we review various reasons people demand/expect government intervention and review the broad range of current government intervention in the US.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 7 pervasive intervention part 2
In this episode we review aspects of the nation state and how it differs from government and the use of violent force, with examples.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 8 pervasive intervention part 3
In this episode we review historical examples of intervention, take a closer look at socialism, and specific limitations to that social system.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 9 pervasive intervention part 4
In this episode we delve deeper into socialist forms of intervention.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 10 pervasive intervention part 5
In this episode we discuss the challenges of modern monetary policy and inflation.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 11 pervasive intervention part 6
In this episode we focus on the business cycle, its causes and effects on the economy.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 12, pervasive intervention part 7
In this episode we discuss social engineering, unintended consequences of intervention using welfare as an example, and finally, a quick summary of government intervention.
Altrusitic Libertarian episode 13, AT&T part 1
In this episode I relate a quick history of AT&T and the telecom industry and how it became a monopoly. I share some details of my experience with the company between 1990 and 1997.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 14, AT&T part 2
In this episode I finish relating my experience in AT&T's attempt to enter local service, and summarize lessons learned from the case study.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 15, intermission
In this I take some time out to discuss Angelus Novus, the program symbol, the difference between my life and my philosophy, and finally, my principle goals.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 16 deadly highways part 1
In this episode we begin an in-depth study of our deadly highway system. We begin with some historical reminders, and then introduce the subject.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 17, deadly highways part 2
In this episode we continue an in-depth study of our deadly highway system, including root causes: lack of liability, FREE ways, eminent domain.
Altruistic Libertarian episdoe 18 deadly highways part 3
In this episode we finish our study of the deadly highway system with an analogy with telecommunications, providing a model of what transportation could become.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 19, TPP part 1
In this episode we begin our review of the Traffic Panacea Proposal, including an introduction, scope, purpose, model and executive summary of the proposal.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 20 TPP part 2
In this episode we continue our review of the Traffic Panacea Proposal, including Next Generation Transportation System infrastructure requirements, Rickshaw requirements, criteria for acceptance, and begin a detailed discussion of potential benefits and impacts of the NGTS.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 21 TPP part 3
In this episode we continue our review of the Traffic Panacea Proposal, including further benefits such as a drastic reduction in traffic fatalities, injuries and property destruction. In addition, the cost of owning a vehicle, environmental impact and risks to the program.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 22 TPP part 4
In this episode we review the Next Generation Transportation Program, along with all sub-phases, sub-phase outputs, and go/no-go decision points.
Altruistic Liberarian episode 23 Social Security
In this episode we begin a sequence on More Bad Business, starting with a review of Social Security, including an introduction to the Dam Principle.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 24 Public Education
In this episode we continue our sequence on More Bad Business, today focusing on Public Education and potential alternatives.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 25 US Postal System
In this episode we complete our sequence on More Bad Business, today focusing on the United States Postal Service.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 26 VV part 1 Gambling
In this episode we begin our sequence on Victim-less Vices, with a general introduction and then a discussion of gambling.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 27 VV part 2 Drugs
In this episode we continue our sequence on Victim-less Vices, specifically drugs.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 28 VV part 3 Prostitution
In this episode we complete our sequence on Victim-less Vices with a discussion of prostitution.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 29 Proper Role of Gov part 1
In this episode we begin our series on the proper role of government, including the rule of law and the purpose of government.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 30 Proper Role of Gov part 2
In this episode we continue our series on the proper role of government, including taxes and the limits of democracy.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 31 Proper Role of Gov part 3
In this episode we continue our series on the proper role of government, including the antidote to democracy, and equality and the individual.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 32 Proper Role of Gov part 4
In this episode we continue our series on the proper role of government, focusing on the material benefits of a genuinely free society.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 33 Proper Role of Gov part 5
In this episode we continue our series on the proper role of government, including a review of criticism of free markets and the state of society today.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 34 Proper Role of Gov part 6
In this episode we continue our series on the proper role of government, including Who Benefits Most, Family and Community Support, Charity, Negligence & Liability, and the Steroid Principle.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 35 Proper Role of Gov part 7
In this episode we complete our series on the proper role of government, including Private/Public Distinction, Red Light District Zoning Principle, Children & Age of Consent, Immigration, Monetary Policy, Capital Punishment, and Gun Control.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 36 war part 1
In this episode we begin our series on war, including overviews of the First Gulf War, The Spanish American War, WWI and WWII.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 37 war part 2
In this episode we continue our series on war, including overviews of the Korean War, the Second Gulf War, and an occupied world.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 38 war part 3
In this episode we complete our series on war, comparing Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 39 Impediments to Change
In this episode we discuss impediments to change, revolution and the lack of new frontiers.
Altruistic Libertarian episode 40 Conclusion
In this episode we conclude and summarize and provide a final word.