Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux Stefan Molyneux

"good day Stefan, I'd like a clarification on your definition of 'love'. As I understand it Love: is our involuntary response to virtue. How does that correlate to pets, very young relatives, and other relationships where virtue isn't the primary source. Is love only possible in intimate relationships? What do you call emotional distress when a death of a beloved pet dies? Obviously I'm not equating pets with people, but our emotions seem to treat them similarly. Not sure if there is an evolutionary or philosophical explanation that you can give but it seems to me that Love: is simply an evolutionary response to attachment based on resource gathering to include family structure. Again huge respect to your work, I'm just hoping to get more clarification on your thought process."

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In this lecture, I discuss how ideologies like feminism and communism influence personal responsibility. I challenge the idea that ideologies keep individuals in a state of perpetual childhood by shifting accountability to external factors. By exploring feminism's portrayal of women as victims of patriarchy and communism's view of identity based on socioeconomic status, I emphasize the importance of taking ownership of one's choices and avoiding a mindset of eternal adolescence. This talk prompts reflection on the societal implications of ideologies that diminish self-responsibility and promote victimhood, ultimately advocating for self-awareness and empowerment in navigating life's complexities.

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In this deep conversation, we explore the complexities of navigating past trauma in current relationships with a caller feeling stuck in a seven-year relationship marked by conflicting emotions and a long-distance ultimatum. Unraveling the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, we delve into the caller's upbringing, struggles with anorexia, childhood bullying, and family pressures. Reflecting on family dynamics, we highlight the challenging relationships with both the caller's and their girlfriend's parents, shedding light on emotional struggles and unresolved issues. The discussion progresses to analyzing the implications of unresolved issues on the relationship and future family dynamics, emphasizing self-ownership, unconditional love, and setting boundaries to navigate relationships successfully.

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Sunday Morning Live 5 May 2024

Today, we explored a range of topics, from discussing the unique attributes of different states to delving into Naomi Wolf's experience with deplatforming. We also examined social dynamics, the complexities of friendships, and the impact of conformity on relationships. Emphasizing personal responsibility and growth, we shared anecdotes and insights on challenging oneself and avoiding excuses. Overall, we encouraged listeners to embrace challenges, self-improvement, and perseverance for reaching their full potential.

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Friday Night Live 3 May 2024

In this episode of Friday Night Live, we discuss the completion of the Peaceful Parenting book and the significance of feedback. We reflect on the balance between praise and criticism for personal growth, sharing personal experiences of feedback reception. Emphasizing the importance of emotional support and genuine feedback, we highlight the transformative power of generosity and self-worth in relationships and individual development.

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"the dichotomy between atheism and religiosity doesn't always align neatly with a scientific versus non-scientific worldview. People and cultures can reject theistic explanations for a variety of reasons, not all of which are grounded in scientific reasoning."

"'The percentage of atheists that are not statists are so small you can just ignore it completely.' If this was a valid argument you'll have problem with anything. Close to 98% of book-readers are statists. Close to 98% of gym members believe that taxes is price we pay for living in the society. The percentage of libertarians who are not in it for the drugs more money are so small you can just use the term 'libertarian' and 'hippie' interchangeably.

"This is either a mistake or sophistic manipulation. Not good either way."

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