In this episode I discuss Ben Shapiro’s Lions and Scavengers, exploring how morality, free markets, and ideology intertwine. I break down false consciousness, the moral roots of capitalism, and how losing moral anchors like family and faith leads to social decay. I argue that both left and right rely on narrow definitions of merit and morality—and that only a universal, meta-level moral framework can restore balance to society and the economy. Support the show Become a premium member to gain ...
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In this episode I discuss Ben Shapiro’s Lions and Scavengers, exploring how morality, free markets, and ideology intertwine. I break down false consciousness, the moral roots of capitalism, and how losing moral anchors like family and faith leads to social decay. I argue that both left and right rely on narrow definitions of merit and morality—and that only a universal, meta-level moral framework can restore balance to society and the economy. Support the show Become a premium member to gain ...
Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objective
The Book Recall
58 minutes
10 months ago
Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objective
In this episode I recall and comment on Kenneth O. Stanley's and Joel Lehman's book Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objective. Support the show Become a Member https://thebookrecall.com
The Book Recall
In this episode I discuss Ben Shapiro’s Lions and Scavengers, exploring how morality, free markets, and ideology intertwine. I break down false consciousness, the moral roots of capitalism, and how losing moral anchors like family and faith leads to social decay. I argue that both left and right rely on narrow definitions of merit and morality—and that only a universal, meta-level moral framework can restore balance to society and the economy. Support the show Become a premium member to gain ...
