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Hi there, this is Stefan Molyneux - welcome to Freedomain, the Locals community! One of the last homes for real philosophy in the world!
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Stefan Molyneux@freedomain
March 24, 2023
TO HELL WITH HISTORY!
Locals questions answered!
How do you know when to hold someone responsible for forgetting? When does one genuinely forget something? Is it just a matter of discerning the response from a forgetter when you point out the forgetfulness?
Where is the line between conscientious introspection and navel-gazing?
it is often stated that women are more valued in society. Women reproduce more, men are disposable etc. but why is it then, that more female babies are being aborted? It is also mentioned in "the origins of war in child abuse" that more baby girls were killed as infants.
Thank you!
Hi Stef, have a 20 month old and we're wondering where to set our expectations in terms of reasoning. Since around 13 months he's been able to communicate his preferences to yes or no questions, and at around 18 months began the transition into agreements such as can we play after brushing your teeth in the morning. I would say 90% of the time it works fine, with the other portion requiring more convincing/patience with him sometimes crying to get what he wants. My question is whether this is too soon for this and we should wait until he is a bit older to fully understand the deal concept? Or if there is something wrong with the approach. Thanks again for all your help and everything that you do.
Stef, I have a question about fiction, fantasy, to be more specific.
You mentioned before how this kind of fiction is a way to escape reality. Potentially, a way to not deal with real problems.
I'm a wannabe writer, from a market perspective, I see fantastic universes as a way to attract readers. It's way easier to convince people to read a book about a magic school, than a book about WWI.
Is there a way to do fantasy without subtracting from the message?
I saw what you did with "The Future", it is a fiction scenario. But I would like to go even further, that's why (if possible) I would like to ask you for some sort of guiding principle, so my story will still be able to deliver what's important: moral instruction.
Hi Stef. I know you are into music, but are you into hi-fi? What kind of system do you listen to music on? Have you heard of digital room correction which helps to compensate for the negative effects of the listening room, (Dirac is a good example) or the 'Bacch' system which restores the 3D soundstage imaging of the original stereo recording? Many thanks.
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Stefan addresses the importance of humility and continuous improvement. He recounts his own experiences of feeling overwhelmed and humbled by the vast knowledge in philosophy, despite studying it for 20 years. Stef emphasizes the need to acknowledge that he doesn't have all the answers and encourages further conversation and learning from others. He expresses empathy towards individuals who come across as arrogant but emphasize the importance of conquering the ego and recognizing the potential for growth. Surrounding oneself with quality people who strive for improvement is highlighted as crucial. He also discusses the principles they have established in philosophy, such as UPB, property rights, non-aggression principles, and peaceful parenting, but emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and remaining open to challenging one's certainties. Being humble and continuously improving are seen as intertwined, with Stef concluding that ...
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Why Have THE TALK with your Parents!
Stefan Molyneux looks at why it's worth talking about childhood experiences with parents, pointing out how these talks can help with self-understanding and ease a sense of scarcity. He describes a scarcity mentality as seeing resources as fixed, which holds back personal growth and broader progress, and he pushes for open conversations about how parents shaped us. Drawing on his own stories and some history, Molyneux moves to supporting an abundance mindset that encourages new ideas and working together. He also focuses on taking charge to handle difficulties and owning up in evaluating oneself. Wrapping up, he urges people to get involved in life, think about the attitudes they've picked up, and step up with responsibility and action.
0:00:00 Understanding Parent-Child Communication
0:01:26 The Scarcity Mentality Explained
0:08:13 Adapting to Life's Challenges
0:15:21 The Mindset Shift: Abundance vs. Scarcity
0:18:34 Probing Parental Mindsets
0:25:52 The Impact of Mindset on Relationships
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Was chatting up a woman and texted her that I’m interested in dating. She’s a bit further away but asked that if we were closer if she’d date me. Her response:
“If we got along (vibed), and had good chemistry then definitely”
Thoughts? Red flag?
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Stefan Molyneux examines Bitcoin's price swings and how ETFs can provide stability for wary investors, while noting his own indifference to daily fluctuations. He addresses fraud within certain communities, focusing on a documentary about daycare practices in Minnesota, and criticizes the government's varying responses across demographics.
He contrasts the unpredictable plots in Asian cinema with Hollywood's more formulaic approach, exploring how cultural expectations influence artistic choices. Turning to works like The Great Gatsby and 1984, he considers ideological effects on literature and the links between storytelling and ethics. He ends with a discussion on narrative predictability and societal influences on creativity.
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Hi there!
As an anarcho-capitalist, I had a discussion with my in-laws over Christmas about “taxation is theft” and a “stateless society” that completely got out of hand. Although my wife and I are now in a fight with some of my in-laws because of their over-the-top reaction and how they derailed the debate by yelling and then going home, my father-in-law was reasonable and wanted to know more about my ideas and where they came from. We are going to talk about it again soon. My question to you is: in which podcasts by Stefan Molyneux does he explain how a stateless society would function? I know he has talked about Dispute Resolution Organisations, but I don’t know exactly which ones. And although I’ve been searching a lot on fdrpodcasts.com, I haven’t found the right podcasts yet. Can you give my search process a boost?
Thanks a lot!
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