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In search of a peaceful and prosperous society using human nature as a guide. hamannature.substack.com

  1. 23h ago

    Who Will Build The Roads...To Serfdom? Hayek Review | Hn 287

    On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!) comment on a short viral video by Brivael Le Pogam (@Brivael on X) about some of the advantages of capitalism and problems with socialism. It's short, and it's AI-generated, but it's pretty good. On the other hand, It's got some obvious unanswered objections as well.00:00 — Intro. What's this video all about and who are Adam and Bob kidding?02:50 — Wait, teachers tell kids where to sit in class? Are Adam and Bob socialists now?07:47 — Why do the worst get on top in authoritarian regimes?15:11 — How do non-evil people find their political decisions creeping towards totalitarianism?23:59 — Is a British accent more capitalist than all others? Also, how do we evaluate the pros and cons of a mixed economy? Which parts succeed? Which parts fail? Why do people see crony capitalism and mistake it for the real thing?30:02 — After giving the statists their due, Adam and Bob double down on free markets. Plus, what are the two "knowledge problems" of socialism? Prices are magical!49:56 — Why did this video/post use children as the economic actors? Why do we assume it makes sense that one class of human has the right to rule over the rest of us?55:25 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!Sponsor link: https://hamannature.com/powerX post mentioned: X post mentioned: Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

  2. 3d ago

    Mouse Utopia Debunks Scientism | Hn 286

    Adam is joined by Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo to discuss a Haman Nature Substack article that generated a lot of great feedback. What does the "Mouse Utopia" experiment say about humanity? Anything? Or are we just fooling ourselves with scientism? 00:00 — Intro. Adam suggests that Mickey and Minnie are titles, not specific individuals.02:30 — What was Calhoun's famous "Universe 25" study about mice?07:28 — Why do scientists use mice so much in their studies?09:40 — What do mice (and people) need to thrive? Plus, how will AI impact humanity?17:08 — Why do we fool ourselves with "scientism"? What is the "replication crisis"?20:22 — What is the "hungry judge effect"? Is it real? Plus, more on scientism and why humans fall for it. The problem is pernicious. 34:11 — Adam and Tyrone respond to some of the comments on the article. Plus, a podcast theorem is demonstrated.53:04 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!Sponsor link: https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossover Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Previous episode mentioned: Hn article about mice: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/remember-that-mouse-utopia-experimentHn article about scientism: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/dont-let-that-ideologue-in-the-labHn article about hungry judges: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/remember-that-hungry-judge-study This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Oct 23

    I Will Choose Free Will - Or Will I? | Hn 284

    On this crossover episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!) take on the "free will v hard determinism" debate by analyzing the arguments made in a conversation between Neil deGrasse Tyson and Robert Sapolsky. The two men were mocked by Adam and Bob, but according to the victims, your hosts were powerless to do otherwise. 00:00 — Intro. Bob refuses to do his part to support a hilarious bit. 00:41 — Introducing Sapolsky and his book Determined. What is determinism?06:47 — Clip 1: Sapolsky's determinism/atheism "origin story". 12:16 — Clip 2: The "hungry judge effect" is presented -- and debunked.23:48 — Clip 3: Sapolsky makes a hard determinism claim and a moral claim.36:38 — Clip 4: Tyson asks Sapolsky if his theory is falsifiable. Is this science?49:09 — Clip 5: Ben Affleck says some stuff about LLMs and free will. But do his arguments prove too much?53:34 — Clip 6: How to think about crime and punishment in a deterministic world?1:01:43 — Clip 7: More strange motte & bailey inconsistencies from Sapolsky.1:11:39 — Bob contrasts Sapolsky's beliefs w/ his own religious beliefs. 1:14:43 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for watching Haman Nature!Sponsor link: https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossoverTyson/Sapolsky video mentioned: More on the hungry judge effect: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/remember-that-hungry-judge-study Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Oct 22

    BONUS EPISODE: Lindsey Graham In Memoriam | Hn 283

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Adam and Tyrone take a fond (and totally respectful) look back on the life, career, and drunken ramblings of warmonger Lindsey Graham. If you worry we are unkind, just remember how many people died in all the wars the senator from South Carolina pushed for. 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone gets emotional. 02:00 — Adam summarizes the career of Lindsey Olin Graham. 09…

  5. Oct 18

    BONUS EPISODE: Economic Laws #24-33 | Hn 282

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com We dive in to the second half of the book “Economics In Three Lessons and 100 Economic Laws” by Hunter Lewis and read through of Economic Laws #24-33. We will present each economic law as a standalone BONUS episode for our paid subscribers only. Thank you so much for your support and we hope you enjoy!

    BONUS EPISODE: Economic Laws #24-33 | Hn 282

  6. Oct 16

    Critique Of The 2026 Nobel Winners For Economics | Hn 281

    On this crossover episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!) take a look at the winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics as well as the history of the prize overall and its positive and negative effects on society. 00:00 — Intro. Adam and Bob are emotional.00:28 — Introducing Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. What did they do and why is it important?14:10 — Why are some free market economists pleased that these guys won?34:30 — Since its creation in 1968, what has been the impact of this prize? Famously, one winner told the body that the prize never should have been created!52:18 — Playing poker with celebrities.57:03 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor link: https://scotthortonacademy.com/crossoverFA Hayek's 1974 acceptance speech, The Pretense of Knowledge: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/1974/hayek/lecture/Hayek's more critical remarks at the banquet the night before: https://contemporarythinkers.org/friedrich-hayek/essay/banquet-speech/Haman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

    Critique Of The 2026 Nobel Winners For Economics | Hn 281

  7. Oct 9

    Trump Explains Interest Rates And Calls For Isolationism | Hn 280

    On this crossover episode, Adam and Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!) analyze some of the things Donald Trump has said recently about interest rates and gains/losses from foreign trade. Also, Adam asks a very important question about our Dear Leader. The answer might surprise you!00:00 — Intro. Two friends reunite, plus Adam gives a brief trip report.05:25 — So, what's up with this Trump fella?12:23 — Donald Trump on "artificially high" interest rates.28:47 — Donald Trump on the benefits (or not) of trade with people in other countries.57:19 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Adam's NYC trip report: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/nyc-trip-report-hudson-sucks-manhattanAdam's PFS trip report: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/bodrum-trip-report-turkish-delightsHaman Nature Merch Store: https://shop.hamannature.comAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Bob on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEcon The Bob Murphy Show: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/ Adam’s other show: https://naturalorderpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

    Trump Explains Interest Rates And Calls For Isolationism | Hn 280

  8. Oct 6

    Steve Patterson Philosophizes About The Nature Of The Universe | Hn 279

    Adam sits down with Steve Patterson of the podcast Patterson In Pursuit for a wid- ranging, very deep, ultra-nerdy conversation about the nature of reality and our ability to perceive and understand it. Steve has some heretical ideas about math and science and believes there are some serious errors "we" have made in these areas that have been holding us back. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Steve Patterson! What the heck is Steve pursuing?02:39 — What is the relationship between logic and reality and how can we know things?09:46 — What is Zeno's paradox and how does it illuminate logical confusions? When do useful mental frameworks breakdown? Also, is reality discretized or smooth?17:17 — Is calculus useful? What is it? What is "the high math" as opposed to "the low math"? Are Steve and I heretics? Is Terence Tao one?23:56 — An examination of epistemology and logic and how it relates to reality. Was Descartes doing something useful with "I think, therefore I am?" Are there foundational truth claims?43:57 — Where have our logical/mathematical errors screwed up our understanding of physics, economics, and many other fields? 1:01:15 — Adam lays his crazy epistemology on Steve to see what he thinks. Can the two conceptions be united?1:18:49 — Steve's great project: The Natural Philosophy Institute. Also, are we in a 100+ year long intellectual dark age?1:45:40 — Adam admits his own faith-based belief: Life defeats entropy.1:51:27 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Steve's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StevePattersonPodcast mentioned: Steve on DemystifySci: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hamannature.substack.com/subscribe

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    Haman Nature
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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