WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE 19 February 2025 In this episode, we delve into the complexities of personal relationships and societal issues, starting with the lawsuit by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops against former President Trump regarding immigrant resettlement funding. We analyze familial dynamics and the differing emotional responses elicited by sons and daughters, while also critiquing media consumption habits related to police accountability. The conversation shifts to digital entrepreneur...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE 19 February 2025 In this episode, we delve into the complexities of personal relationships and societal issues, starting with the lawsuit by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops against former President Trump regarding immigrant resettlement funding. We analyze familial dynamics and the differing emotional responses elicited by sons and daughters, while also critiquing media consumption habits related to police accountability. The conversation shifts to digital entrepreneur...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast "When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, 'Woman, behold your son!' Then He said to the disciple, 'Behold your mother!' And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home." John 19:26-27 New King James Version GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK! https://peacefulparenting.com/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Subscribers get 12 HOURS on t...
Feb 20, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast "When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, 'Woman, behold your son!' Then He said to the disciple, 'Behold your mother!' And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home." John 19:26-27 New King James Version GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK! https://peacefulparenting.com/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Subscribers get 12 HOURS on t...
Feb 20, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast FLASH Freedomain Livestream 12 February 2025 In this lecture, Stefan addresses audience questions about personal relationships and commitment, focusing on a woman's concerns about her boyfriend's reluctance to marry. He links this hesitance to societal trends and the risks men perceive in relationships, advocating for a balanced view of risk that emphasizes personal accountability. Stefan discusses a caller's procrastination regarding health issues, framing it as part of a larger commitment chal...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast FLASH Freedomain Livestream 12 February 2025 In this lecture, Stefan addresses audience questions about personal relationships and commitment, focusing on a woman's concerns about her boyfriend's reluctance to marry. He links this hesitance to societal trends and the risks men perceive in relationships, advocating for a balanced view of risk that emphasizes personal accountability. Stefan discusses a caller's procrastination regarding health issues, framing it as part of a larger commitment chal...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household." Matthew 10:34-36 GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK! https://peacefulparenting.com/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Als...
Feb 19, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household." Matthew 10:34-36 GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK! https://peacefulparenting.com/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Als...
Feb 19, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this call in, Stefan engages with a caller who shares his experiences of childhood emotional neglect and the resulting challenges in forming relationships as an adult. The caller reflects on his early education, attending high school at 12, which led to feelings of isolation. He discusses a turbulent family dynamic, marked by a dominant mother and a submissive father, which shaped his approach to conflict and relationships. As they explore his struggles with self-confidence and romantic pursu...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this call in, Stefan engages with a caller who shares his experiences of childhood emotional neglect and the resulting challenges in forming relationships as an adult. The caller reflects on his early education, attending high school at 12, which led to feelings of isolation. He discusses a turbulent family dynamic, marked by a dominant mother and a submissive father, which shaped his approach to conflict and relationships. As they explore his struggles with self-confidence and romantic pursu...
Feb 18, 2025•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sunday Morning Live 16 February 2025 In this episode, I address contemporary issues in economics and relationships, starting with the Bank of England's liquidity crisis and the rising consideration of Bitcoin. I draw parallels between Trump’s tariffs and personal negotiations, illustrating the interplay of moral standards and strategic leverage. I also reflect on Ashley St. Clair's experiences of motherhood with Elon Musk, discussing societal pressures around family structures and the implicatio...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sunday Morning Live 16 February 2025 In this episode, I address contemporary issues in economics and relationships, starting with the Bank of England's liquidity crisis and the rising consideration of Bitcoin. I draw parallels between Trump’s tariffs and personal negotiations, illustrating the interplay of moral standards and strategic leverage. I also reflect on Ashley St. Clair's experiences of motherhood with Elon Musk, discussing societal pressures around family structures and the implicatio...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Friday Night Live 14 February 2025 In this episode, I examine the complexities of attraction and relationships, especially around Valentine's Day. We discuss how scent and immune system compatibility influence romantic preferences, along with the effects of hormonal birth control on women's attraction to long-term partners. I also explore societal pressures on body image, the concept of "subsidizing attractiveness," and the challenges women face when dating standards shift. Additionally, I addre...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Friday Night Live 14 February 2025 In this episode, I examine the complexities of attraction and relationships, especially around Valentine's Day. We discuss how scent and immune system compatibility influence romantic preferences, along with the effects of hormonal birth control on women's attraction to long-term partners. I also explore societal pressures on body image, the concept of "subsidizing attractiveness," and the challenges women face when dating standards shift. Additionally, I addre...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." Matthew 18:6 GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK! https://peacefulparenting.com/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Also get the Truth About the French Revolution, multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousan...
Feb 16, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." Matthew 18:6 GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK! https://peacefulparenting.com/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Also get the Truth About the French Revolution, multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousan...
Feb 16, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between genetic concerns and the desire for parenthood, responding to common listener inquiries about navigating these challenges. I discuss pro-natalism while addressing the risk of transmitting genetic issues, highlighting the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning in decision-making. Through relatable examples, I analyze how we assess risk when considering starting a family. I critique contemporary media for its portrayal of ...
Feb 15, 2025•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between genetic concerns and the desire for parenthood, responding to common listener inquiries about navigating these challenges. I discuss pro-natalism while addressing the risk of transmitting genetic issues, highlighting the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning in decision-making. Through relatable examples, I analyze how we assess risk when considering starting a family. I critique contemporary media for its portrayal of ...
Feb 15, 2025•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wednesday Night Live 12 February 2025 In this episode, I reflect on a live stream with an Eastern European guest challenging stereotypes and discuss my struggles with reading in middle age. We explore the rise of euthanasia in Canada and its ethical implications, along with the connection between sexual activity and cardiovascular health. I analyze current housing market trends, comparing renting to owning, and offer a critique of alcohol consumption, challenging societal narratives around drink...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wednesday Night Live 12 February 2025 In this episode, I reflect on a live stream with an Eastern European guest challenging stereotypes and discuss my struggles with reading in middle age. We explore the rise of euthanasia in Canada and its ethical implications, along with the connection between sexual activity and cardiovascular health. I analyze current housing market trends, comparing renting to owning, and offer a critique of alcohol consumption, challenging societal narratives around drink...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast FLASH TUESDAY DONOR LIVESTREAM 11 February 2025 In this episode, we delve into the complexities of women's choices in romantic partners, highlighting a woman's struggle with her father's abusive behavior. I discuss why some women are drawn to "bad boys," exploring themes of personal accountability and the reinforcement of negative dynamics. We also touch on the emotional challenges in therapy, the impact of societal norms on relationship choices, and the difficulties adult children face when con...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast FLASH TUESDAY DONOR LIVESTREAM 11 February 2025 In this episode, we delve into the complexities of women's choices in romantic partners, highlighting a woman's struggle with her father's abusive behavior. I discuss why some women are drawn to "bad boys," exploring themes of personal accountability and the reinforcement of negative dynamics. We also touch on the emotional challenges in therapy, the impact of societal norms on relationship choices, and the difficulties adult children face when con...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast "How to emigrate without destroying the family unit "My spouse and I have been married for five years, together for eleven. We have two young sons, aged three and one. We reside in the United Kingdom; I work remotely, and my wife works part-time, primarily from home. I immigrated to the U.K. with my family of origin twenty years ago from Africa. While I have adapted to life here, a strong desire to return to my homeland persists, intensifying annually, despite lacking a secure financial plan for...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast "How to emigrate without destroying the family unit "My spouse and I have been married for five years, together for eleven. We have two young sons, aged three and one. We reside in the United Kingdom; I work remotely, and my wife works part-time, primarily from home. I immigrated to the U.K. with my family of origin twenty years ago from Africa. While I have adapted to life here, a strong desire to return to my homeland persists, intensifying annually, despite lacking a secure financial plan for...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This lecture examines Peter Kropotkin's assertion that production is a social endeavor, emphasizing the complexity of quantifying individual contributions within collective efforts like coal mining. The speaker explores themes of labor rights, the implications of ownership, and the interplay between personal initiative and market dynamics. Kropotkin's critiques of private ownership and production for profit are addressed, highlighting the tension between individual expertise and collective syste...
Feb 12, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast This lecture examines Peter Kropotkin's assertion that production is a social endeavor, emphasizing the complexity of quantifying individual contributions within collective efforts like coal mining. The speaker explores themes of labor rights, the implications of ownership, and the interplay between personal initiative and market dynamics. Kropotkin's critiques of private ownership and production for profit are addressed, highlighting the tension between individual expertise and collective syste...
Feb 12, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Do you think a politician, say, the president of a country, could help to foster a transition to a stateless society?" "How do you think the deportation of illegals will go about when Trump takes office?" "Who are your favourite fictional characters" "If you could invent 1 product that you believe would make the government less important, what would you invent? I know the government is not necessary now, but people believe it is, what product would make that belief less reasonable." "I enjoyed ...
Feb 12, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast "Do you think a politician, say, the president of a country, could help to foster a transition to a stateless society?" "How do you think the deportation of illegals will go about when Trump takes office?" "Who are your favourite fictional characters" "If you could invent 1 product that you believe would make the government less important, what would you invent? I know the government is not necessary now, but people believe it is, what product would make that belief less reasonable." "I enjoyed ...
Feb 12, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we tackle listener questions on parenting, emotional health, and relationships. I reflect on the ethics of recording personal moments with my daughter Izzy, discuss the "cry it out" sleep training method and its emotional implications, and critique a listener's matchmaking experience that prioritized altering preferences over genuine connection. We also explore the fine line in peer banter, the importance of moral clarity in dating after 50, and the challenge of discovering pass...
Feb 11, 2025•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we tackle listener questions on parenting, emotional health, and relationships. I reflect on the ethics of recording personal moments with my daughter Izzy, discuss the "cry it out" sleep training method and its emotional implications, and critique a listener's matchmaking experience that prioritized altering preferences over genuine connection. We also explore the fine line in peer banter, the importance of moral clarity in dating after 50, and the challenge of discovering pass...
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