Our current attitude toward the Earth is a conviction that it needs to be marked up with borders, divisions, and brands. This attitude is historical, and can be traced back in the Western world to Alexander the Great, nay even further to instances in the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia.
Tag: civilization
On Getting Libertarianism Wrong
One of my mentors and favorite libertarian theorists, Hans-Hermann Hoppe, has once again gotten it dangerously wrong on libertarianism.
The Shining City on a Hill: Commentary on Reagan
While wrapping up my graphic novel, I wound up reading Ronald Reagan’s famous Farewell Address – his “Shining City on a Hill” speech. Given my broader views, I obviously have some objections. But I was amazed to read an actual presidential speech where I agreed with entire paragraphs.
Respect for Universal Law is the Mark of Civilization (7m) – Peaceful Anarchism 028
Peaceful Anarchism 028, “The laws of economics and morality are set. They are not to be molded or shaped, only discovered. The marketplace does not bode well for those who choose to make up their own rules. In a world of clear economic laws, there will always be winners and losers. This is to the benefit of us all.”
Optimist, Pessimist, Realist
An optimist believes that civilization is rapidly advancing on the economic, scientific, and technological front. A pessimist believes that civilization is rapidly deteriorating on the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual front.
The Books I Keep Coming Back To (and Why I Do)
I’m not a fan of retreading old ground where knowledge is concerned. Once I know something, I want to use it. I don’t want to just read it again. There are a few books that get an exception to that rule.
Hard Questions About the Protestant Reformation
It’s tempting for libertarians to celebrate this time in history as a great victory for freedom of speech and freedom of religion, but the Reformation’s main fruit was over a century of horrifying warfare.
Back from The Canyon
I doubt anyone noticed my absence, but I was away from “civilization” for a few days. Upon my return Monday evening, I was disheartened to see that there’s still no civilization back here in “civilization.”
Cincinnati III
Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any other institution established by the human race.
Jason’s Journey, and Challenging Ideas (1h2m) – Episode 082
Episode 082 welcomes Jason Marlow to the podcast for a challenging conversation with Skyler. Topics include: Being born in Brazil, Rush Limbaugh conservatism, Ron Paul and libertarianism, personal responsibility, what makes good neighbors, self-segregation, forced integration, political anthropology, the state as an ever-present hungry dragon and how to deal with it, importance of cultural collectives against the dragon, looking beyond libertarianism, Western civilization, the human story, ingroup privilege, and the European migrants.