Julie discusses the nature of groupthink and the continuum that leads to the delusional, pathological state of a mob. We discuss the interview by Tom Woods with Harvey Risch and the failure and politicalization of American medicine. Julie outlines the difference between normal groupthink processes, that are typical for any individual, and the delusional elements of a mob. The attack on Donald Trump in New York qualifies as mob behavior which separates individuals from their moral integrity and l...
May 01, 2024•24 min•Ep. 228
Mike has a 55 year high school reunion. So naturally we spent a little time free associating about the changes during our lifetimes in our culture, health, and communication. Things like: party-line phones, internet, AI, obesity, food pyramid,vaccines for smallpox, polio, and Covid. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Apr 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 227
Julie looks at a list of factors provided by Academy of Ideas, that relates to whether a democracy can work well or whether it slides into soft totalitarianism. Academy of Ideas puts forth free markets, division of labor, rule of law, strong families, sound money, effective school systems, and robust media. Julie adds the psychological and spiritual characteristic of moral integrity and self reflection-- so that we understand our own shadow. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio ...
Apr 18, 2024•25 min•Ep. 226
Is greedflation real? In a socialist country the answer would be yes. The greed is allowed only for the powerful elites. And the peasants suffer from the resulting poor coordination between supply and demand. We listened with frustration to an episode of Stuff You Should Know, in which they blame sellers for inflation in this country and call it Greedflation. The problem was that they were very close to seeing the truth, which is that government printed money causing the inflation to begin with,...
Apr 10, 2024•20 min•Ep. 225
Scott Rasmussen, speaking on the Daily Signal, revealed that the elites are more willing to cheat than the average person. The "elites" make up one percent of the population, have a higher income and have a post graduate degree. They are influential in government and in the society. Yet, 69% of the politically obsessed portion of the elites, and over 1/3 of all elites, report that they are willing to cheat to get their way. We discuss what this means and why this is so important in a libertarian...
Apr 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 224
A Dr. Thomas Sowell short YouTube video criticizing our existing education system has generated an extended family discussion. Several questions emerge: Do we have a problem with our education system? Does our existing education system shortchange minorities? Why is our system flawed, and what is a better solution? Many people have suggested that a voucher plan similar to the G.I. bill would at least give education systems an incentive to compete, instead of relying on monopoly power. Dr. Walter...
Mar 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 223
We examine the movie Barbie from the standpoint of social interactions and libertarian principles. We can conclude that Barbie is a wonderful satire with multiple nuances for consideration. The libertarian principle of personal freedom, and the relationship to the freedom of others, is the most important take away. Watch the Barbie | Main Trailer Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Mar 20, 2024•21 min•Ep. 222
It seems like the political world never gets tired of scaring us halfway to death. This always resembles a bully in the form of a disease, or a war, or an evil political party that will be the end of humanity. At least in the movie Nacho Libre, there is a happy ending defeating the bully, and enjoying stretchy pants and a beautiful adoring nun. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Mar 15, 2024•21 min•Ep. 221
This is a rebroadcast from ep. 186 from May 31, 2023 Julie goes over a research study on the method for the "inner crowd." People can mimic the benefits of the wisdom of the crowd if they engage an internal, imaginary person whom they disagree with. She describes a conflict situation with her colleagues in the state association and looks at how progressives deal with conflict, authoritarianism, and decision making. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Ja...
Mar 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 220
We use the 1997 Quentin Tarantino movie, Jackie Brown, to start discussing edgy activities that can take place between consenting adults. The movie is about the smuggling of guns, drugs, money, and also the resulting murders. And how these activities are pursued by law enforcement. Of course, the question we always ask ourselves is how much freedom can civilization handle without causing murderous anarchy? Clip used: https://youtu.be/bXy8AgE7jBo?si=uLbk1oIEkRhrxeIw Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Fa...
Feb 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 219
We use the great movie by Ron Howard, Apollo 13, as an example of the positive masculine archetype. McClellan has demonstrated how countries with positive masculine achievement motive outperform countries that have less of this psychological motivation. We discuss the elements of positive and negative masculine, and positive and negative feminine. This includes Carl Jung's description of the Anima and Animus. We talk about how the USA is currently governed by the negative feminine and hostility ...
Feb 21, 2024•24 min•Ep. 218
We recently dealt with frustrations concerning purchases of appliances for our daughter. We were ghosted by the big box store, the manufacturer, the Better Business Bureau, and even consumer reports. We finally discovered a YouTube video revealing a scam by appliance manufacturers. The free market is still the best way to handle problems Instead of relying on government. However, the marketplace does change and we consumers need to stay alert. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audi...
Feb 14, 2024•24 min•Ep. 217
We listen to Russell Brand and Jordan Peterson talking with Tucker Carlson about the individual regaining power and how that can happen. We discuss the libertarian view and how power corrupts at the group level more easily than the individual level, leading to the current crisis In the global elites agenda and the popularist movements. We agree with both Brand and Peterson that current issues involve not only political but psychological and spiritual development for all people. Clip 1: Russell B...
Feb 07, 2024•22 min•Ep. 216
How is it possible that our world has gotten so crazy and impossible to understand. Maybe the driving force is fear. We humans can tolerate almost anything if we think we are taking care of some emergency. The problem is, our leaders seem to take advantage of this situation. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min•Ep. 215
We review Jordan Peterson's statement about the addiction to victim--victimizer games. Julie relates the news about Fanny Willis and the affair, and collusion with the White House. Julie compares the situation to the psychological condition of projection. Moral hypocrisy and projection is a phenomenon that restricts logical problem-solving and particularly corrupts the justice system. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Jan 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 214
Recently, Tucker Carlson and Glen Greenwald had a brief discussion about today’s economic incentives. These two men are my heroes, but they appeared to be totally brain dead when discussing economic systems and how they should be evaluated. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Jan 17, 2024•23 min•Ep. 213
We review the elements of the Colorado Supreme Court intervention into the primary ballot, removing Donald Trump. We talk about motivated reasoning, confirmation bias, and projection which supports artificial self righteousness and superiority of people when they want to cheat others. We review the Star Trek episode called "The Drumhead" where these characteristics are seen clearly in the play. Subscribe to The Psychology Times - Independent Voice for Psychology in Louisiana Follow Us : YouTube ...
Dec 22, 2023•23 min•Ep. 212
In the recent GOP debate, Vivek mentioned several events that lend evidence to the possibility of a permanent deep state: January 6 inside job, Saudi Arabia involvement in 9/11, great replacement theory (or browning of America), 2020 election interference, 2016 election revolt. And then moderator Megan Kelly asked a question about transgenders and parental rights. What should we individuals be doing about the deep state problem? Subscribe to The Psychology Times - Independent Voice for Psycholog...
Dec 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 211
Julie and Mike discuss the changes over the last 40 years in the climate having to do with freedom of information and free speech. We talk about the classical journalism family Julie grew up in and how systems perform based on feedback loops that are essential. Julie discusses some experiences she's having in the psychology community and what it means for discovering the truth and freedom of expression. Subscribe to The Psychology Times - Independent Voice for Psychology in Louisiana Follow Us :...
Dec 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 210
Tucker Carlson made a convincing case for the legitimacy of recent unidentified flying objects. We can now accept that they are more real than Bigfoot, Loch Ness monster, or ghosts. Of course, we all wonder where they come from, why are they visiting us, and how is it possible? But for us skeptics, the biggest question is why has the government hidden this from us? We can only hope that the answer is better than we got from the JFK assassination explanation, war justifications, and Covid treatme...
Dec 06, 2023•24 min
We discuss the differences in cultures and people having to do with loose and tight boundaries. Julie gives the reference and key principles of why a system fluctuates between loose and tight characteristics. We talk about how people also differ and why it is important to analyze the problem to be solved rather than identify with group characteristics such as left and right. Open and loose characteristics benefit the upper class while closed and tight characteristics benefit the middle class. We...
Nov 29, 2023•21 min•Ep. 208
Dave Smith made some interesting factual observations about the Covid fiasco in his part of the problem podcast. This was in response to a Bill Maher interview of Andrew Cuomo. In addition, Rob Bernstein made the point that government tends to seize power and create sweeping regulations whenever they get an opportunity. It does not seem to matter if government admits to having incomplete information, when it is obvious the decision making should be left to individuals. One additional observation...
Nov 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 207
Julie reviews some of the main points that are embedded in the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, specifically how they relate to thinking about organizational design for human beings. We compare and contrast to business organizations, and discuss constraints, checks and balances, and reinforcements that are needed for human nature to be aligned with the true goals and missions that are identified in the beginning for an organization. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All au...
Nov 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 206
(1) I only have one commandment: Thou shalt not steal. The Libertarian nonaggression principle explains this in detail. (2) Avoid all forms of government, but be smart about it. (3) Eat natural, move around, and spend less than you make. (4) Discover and explore your passion, carefully. Intensity is a way to develop yourself, or destroy yourself. (5) Balance, health, career, and family: in that order. Have a mission and a strategy for each one. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All aud...
Nov 08, 2023•26 min
Julie discusses the dynamics of team development that were visible through the actions of Matt Gaetz and the selection of the new Speaker of the House. She talks about the team building process of storming and norming and how to develop teams, and also the difference between consensus, majority rule, and cooperation – compliance, regarding good decision-making. The selection of a constitutional attorney for the house speaker is a very optimistic sign that the conservatives are developing a bette...
Nov 03, 2023•22 min
It is understandable for the victim side to go apeshit crazy on aggressors, provided the victim side does not kill innocent citizens. There are several ways to get bogged down in the mud when considering the Israel-Palestinian conflicts: It sure does seem like a wild coincidence that every time a current war slows down we find a new war: Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and now Israel. Vivek Ramaswamy points out that the United States is bad about paying for both sides of many conflicts. It is too si...
Oct 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 203
Julie looks at the interactions iInvolving the Speaker of the House being removed. We discuss the dynamics initiated by Matt Gaetz and the reaction he received for creating conflict and change. Julie and Mike talk about John Kotter's nine characteristics of complacency that have to be considered as barriers to positive change and productivity. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Oct 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 202
A POTP podcast excerpt has Vivek Ramaswamy and Dave Smith discussing the after effects of 911. It is clear that our country has spiraled out of control to express panic and then government control to address one exaggerated problem after another. It looks like our choices for addressing this problem are; wholesale change, gradual institution of consequences, or achieve a critical mass of individual freedom. Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Presco...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 201
How Oliver Anthony's Song Rreframes the Problem from an Organizational Diagnosis Perspective. Oliver Anthony's song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," reframes the diagnostic problem of -- what's wrong in the country. Rather than fall into the distraction of race or sex differences, his song points to the plight of the middle class and how it is being cannibalized by the corporate interests that have the support of government agencies. Julie and Mike talk about this in terms of organizational diagno...
Sep 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 200
Dave Smith gave a good description of how the world could have been a much better place if we had kept a stable money supply. But the Nixon administration abandoned gold in 1971 and changed the world. Now, what do we do? Follow Us : YouTube Twitter Facebook Tumblr All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography...
Sep 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 199
