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April 02, 2025
UPB, Morality and its Consequences!
"Should a moralist ignore consequence and argue for UPB purely on the basis of epistemology and pure philosophical merit, while ignoring the elephant in the room, which is the question we all subconsciously ask. “How does this benefit my survival?”
"UPB isn’t validated or invalidated by its consequences, but at the same time, discussions of UPB inevitably involve consequences. How do we reconcile this? Especially since free will is in the picture and we don’t want predictions about the future to invalidate choice.
"For example, when asked about your thoughts on the success of UPB close to 20 years after publication, you mentioned reductions in violence against children with the expectation that this trend would continue if UPB continues to be spread. Would the theory and observation that UPB leads to reductions in violence against children be a deterministic portrayal of human beings? If we avoid discussing consequences to avoid this issue, then if someone wants to discuss UPB on the merit of usefulness towards themselves and society as a whole, do we stick to purely philosophical merit? Or do we say there are no guarantees, but it will make a desirable outcome more likely.
"If we use terms such as 'more likely' in order to maintain philosophical integrity, how do we out compete those who are certain/dogmatic, benefiting from the momentum of societal norms in order to ‘validate’ their false theories.
"Regarding the first question about the relationship between moral frameworks, their consequences and free will. I was thinking that if your definition is used where free will is defined as our ability to compare proposed actions to ideal standards then UPB provides ideal standards, increasing our capacity for free will. With this increased capacity, it becomes more likely for moral outcomes to occur..."
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux speaks with a mother who's having trouble making friends as she homeschools her three sons. She mentions her unease about relating to people with different values, and he advises her to hold firm to her own standards while finding others who align with them. As the conversation wraps up, she seems more at ease with managing her social circle alongside the everyday hurdles of parenting.
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The Truth About Sports!
In this Wednesday Night Live on 14 January 2026, Stefan Molyneux examines the way watching sports has become a widespread distraction in society, pulling people away from more meaningful pursuits. He points out the health problems that can come from too much time spent on sports viewing, along with the intense demands placed on kids in competitive athletics. Molyneux pushes back against common assumptions by stressing the value of looking at personal stories, and he urges people to focus on their own development rather than just sitting back and watching others. The discussion covers how sports influence culture in various ways.
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Stefan Molyneux looks back at Scott Adams' life and work now that he's gone. He mentions how Adams' creations resonated with him over the years, touches on the mixed aspects of Adams' time in the spotlight, and notes the way he dealt with his approaching death. Molyneux reviews Adams' evolving take on the COVID-19 vaccine and explains his own stance against getting vaccinated, while pointing out that people should decide for themselves. He considers whether Adams' habits and the demands of public life contributed to his prostate cancer. Molyneux also discusses stress and its effects on the body, suggesting that folks focus on solid character when choosing who to keep close and take stock of their priorities.
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