Economy, Society, and History Podcast
1) 8. From Monarchy to Democracy
The transition from monarchy to democracy deals with how humans create more freedom than is currently had. The role of monarchs in the pre-state societies and their positions as heads of state since t...Show More
2) 9. State, War, and Imperialism
Lack of intelligence, lack of division of labor and violent ideologies are three factors which contribute to states, wars, and imperialism. Fighters in wars were vassals of the Lords, or mercenary gro...Show More
3) 7. Parasitism and the Origin of the State
Exploitative behavior of the state is studied. Brainwashing was required to build states up. Unlike productive activities via division of labor, parasitic activities like cannibalism, slavery, fraud a...Show More
4) 6. The Production of Law and Order: Natural Order, Feudalism, and Federalism
Correlations between IQ and GDP of countries exist. Without the state, what natural order evolves? Details of the theory of private property are given as the means for society to survive. People own t...Show More
6. The Production of Law and Order: Natural Order, Feudalism, and Federalism
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5) 5. The Wealth of Nations: Ideology, Religion, Biology, and Environment
Ideological factors, especially comparative religions, are considered. Until 1500, China was the most developed region on the globe. Confucianism has no promise of an afterlife. There are no miracles ...Show More
6) 10. Strategy: Secession, Privatization, and the Prospects of Liberty
The institution of the State is not normal or natural. We will pay for making this error. There are not different and unequal laws applying to masters and individuals. Once you accept, incorrectly, un...Show More
7) 3. Money and Monetary Integration: The Growth of Cities and the Globalization of Trade
The next element in human development is that of money and the growth of cities and trade. Why is there division of labor and why is there money? Hoppe covers why people do not remain in self-sufficie...Show More
8) 4. Time Preference, Capital, Technology, and Economic Growth
The theory of time preference, capital, technology and economic growth will be viewed through both theoretical and historical elements. People have a preference for satisfaction earlier as compared to...Show More
9) 2. The Spread of Humans Around the World: The Extension and Intensification of the Division of Labor
Humans across the globe develop the division of labor. Hunter gatherers had limited association with each other. Languages were many and varied. Division of labor was only within their tribes. Agricul...Show More
10) 1. The Nature of Man and the Human Condition: Language, Property, and Production
What condition does mankind find itself in? Language, property and production are elements unique to mankind. Humans are social animals. Cooperation is normal. Language permits direct communication. A...Show More