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The Fauxlosophers, Joe & David, entertaining ideas, themselves, and others in pursuit of the truth.

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The Fauxlosophers, Joe & David, entertaining ideas, themselves, and others in pursuit of the truth.

    Can You Sign Away Your Freedom? - Fauxlosophers Episode 256

    Can You Sign Away Your Freedom? - Fauxlosophers Episode 256

    The ultimate paradox of freedom is the freedom to sign away your own liberty. This week, we consider the implications of such an ability and question whether it's really possible in a free society.



    Louis Rossmann video about the FTC non-compete ban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Vq83ua1Gs



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    • 55 min
    Humanity's End Game - Fauxlosophers Episode 255

    Humanity's End Game - Fauxlosophers Episode 255

    There is somewhat of a culture struggle between those who want to see humans venture out into space and explore the galaxy and those who instead want to focus on a simple life and resourcefulness here on Earth. This week, we contemplate the ramifications of either of these choices.



    Apologies for audio issues this week. We had some technical difficulties in the studio, so you might hear a couple of drop-outs.



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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Stable Forms of Government - Fauxlosophers Episode 254

    Stable Forms of Government - Fauxlosophers Episode 254

    Media hysteria aside, most of the time, our modern democratic societies feel like they could continue for a very long time. Yet, throughout history, societies come and go like the blink of an eye. What forms of government are stable enough to stand the test of time?



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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Who Cares About Politics? - Fauxlosophers Episode 253

    Who Cares About Politics? - Fauxlosophers Episode 253

    This week, we discuss why most people don't really care about what's going on politically, and how the people who do care make life worse for the rest of us.



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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Absurd Specificity - Fauxlosophers Episode 252

    Absurd Specificity - Fauxlosophers Episode 252

    This week, David's mad that the kids are coming up with words for things that don't need them. Is it really just the kids that are doing it, though? And are the names really unnecessary?



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    • 57 min
    Influencers - Fauxlosophers Episode 251

    Influencers - Fauxlosophers Episode 251

    This week, we discuss the implications of the commodification of influence and the personal character of so-called "influencers".



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    • 1 hr 2 min

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