Kinsella On Liberty Stephan Kinsella
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The Kinsella on Liberty podcast covers libertarian theory and applications, especially from an Austrian, Rothbardian and anarchist perspective. The podcast is released irregularly, occasionally includes a short monologue or interview or discussion with someone else, but consists mainly of speeches, lectures, and interviews on other podcasts, often on the topic of intellectual property, but on other topics as well. Youtube video links are provided on the website where available, at https://www.stephankinsella.com/kinsella-on-liberty-podcast/.
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KOL429 | Argumentation Ethics, Milei, Bitcoin with Bruno Pires of Brazil
Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 429.
A facebook friend from Brazil, Bruno Pires, corresponded with me about some various issues and we decided to discuss it for a podcast episode. We discuss a variety of issues.
See his promoted VPN sponsor Aria VPN.
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KOL428 | Bob Murphy Show ep. 316: Rothbard’s Contributions to Legal Theory
Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 428.
I was a guest on Episode 316 of The Bob Murphy Show, entitled “Stephan Kinsella on Rothbard’s Contributions to Legal Theory." Bob's shownotes: "Stephan joins Bob to discuss his new book, Legal Foundations of a Free Society. They cover Rothbard’s contributions to legal theory, as well as Bob and Stephan’s differing entry points into libertarianism."
https://youtu.be/iWx8DKMwk30?si=54KjWm_BndPX4a_e -
KOL427 | Lewis & Clark College Debate on Intellectual Property Imperialism
Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 427.
Yesterday (April 10, 2024) I participated in Strings Attached: Tracing the Global Systems that Bind, 62nd Annual International Affairs Symposium, Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon, Debate 5: Pirates and Patents. Debate Topic: Is international intellectual property regulation a necessary protection for innovators or a form of modern imperialism?
My opponent was Pieter Cleppe. My notes are appended below.
https://youtu.be/f_cpqc-oHd0
We got along well and had a nice dinner after the debate.
(Unofficial iphone Audio (mp3))
Strings Attached: Tracing the Global Systems that Bind.
62nd Annual International Affairs Symposium
Debate 5: Pirates and Patents.
Debate Topic: Is international intellectual property regulation a necessary protection for innovators or a form of modern imperialism?
Lewis & Clark College, Portland Oregon
April 10, 2024
Stephan Kinsella
Debate Topic: Is international intellectual property regulation a necessary protection for innovators or a form of modern imperialism?
“Patents, copyrights, trademarks, etc, are intangible legal protections that allow creators to monopolize the distribution of their ideas. The international system managing these rights is often praised for promoting and protecting innovation. However, it raises the costs of acquiring new technologies, life-saving medicines, and access to knowledge for developing states. How should international intellectual property standards balance these competing interests?”
Introduction
I am a practicing patent and intellectual property, or IP, attorney for 30 years and a libertarian for even longer than that.
At the dawn of my career, after many years of research and thought, I came to the conclusion that all forms of IP law are completely unjust.
This perspective will inform my remarks today.
Notice my opponent’s remarks were not systematic and did not carefully define the relevant terms.
In fact his arguments rested on two false assumptions: that patent and copyright increase innovation, and that IP law is therefore justified.
Imperialism and IP
What is imperialism? Imperialism: “a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.”
“Imperialism is when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain.”
Now, IP law is prevalent in the west: patent, copyright, trademark, and other forms.
There can be little doubt that the west, especially the United States, has used its influence and power to push or even coerce other countries to adopt US-style IP law, primarily patent and copyright
This is done sometimes by direct imposition or, more usually, by softer forms of coercion such as investment and free trade agreements or other international treaties
Direct imposition/coercion:
for example the US expanded Iraqi patent law by decree in 2004, by order of Paul Bremer, the “Administrator” of the “Coalition Provisional Authority”
German constitution, or “Basic Law,” 1949, under US domination: Article 96 authorizes the establishment by federal law of the Federal Patent Court
Example below: under pressures from the west, the Thai government specifically undertook not to implement Article 8 (on compulsory licensing) for HIV/AIDS treatment
Treaties: The Berne Convention already requires member states to have a minimum copyright term of life of the author plus 50 y... -
KOL426 | Discussing Immigration and Homesteading Donuts with Matthew Sands of Nations of Sanity
Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 426.
Matthew Sands of the Nations of Sanity project, which aims to promote the Non-Aggression Principle as a universal peace agreement, and I discussed various issues including: immigration and open borders, and so on.
(See previous episode with Matthew, KOL372 | Discussing Contract Theory, Restitution, Punishment, with Matthew Sands of Nations of Sanity and KOL362 | California Gold #6, with Matt Sands: Defining Libertarianism, Anarchism and Voluntaryism.)
https://youtu.be/zXKxc8QxqKo
Related links:
Switzerland, Immigration, Hoppe, Raico, Callahan
A Simple Libertarian Argument Against Unrestricted Immigration and Open Borders, LewRockwell.com, September 1, 2005
Van Dun on Freedom versus Property and Hostile Encirclement
Libertarian Answer Man: Homesteading Donuts, Hostile Encirclement, and Prostitution as Selling One’s Body -
KOL425 | Haman Nature: Stephan KINSELLA dismantles “intellectual” property
Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 425.
From Adam Haman's show Haman Nature. Released Feb. 15, 2024.
From Adam's shownotes:
Adam gets all intellectual and stuff with Stephan Kinsella. Part two of this interview explains why the concept of "intellectual" property is illegitimate and impedes humanity's progress. [Previous episode: KOL423 | Haman Nature Ep. 1: Getting Argumentative.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vpTQHLw_kc
Update: See the response/commentary video:
https://youtu.be/k23t_8cUSmA?si=ImRcLsE7YB-dKWBj
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Introducing two amazing books: Stephan's Against Intellectual Property and Against Intellectual Monopoly by Boldrin and Levine. Then Stephan touches on many aspects of the philosophical and consequential aspects of intellectual property laws. The dude goes all over the place! There's no stopping him! He knows so much!
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KOL424 | Legal Foundations of a Free Society, “What is Money” with Robert Breedlove
Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 424.
This is my appearance on Robert Breedlove’s What Is Money podcast (WiM430; Youtube channel; recorded Feb. 2, 2024; released Feb. 15, 2024). This one is independent of the “Stephan Kinsella Series” as it is about my own new book, instead of focusing on Hoppe's work.
Episode Summary: Stephan Kinsella joins me to discuss his book, Legal Foundations of a Free Society. We talk about the concept of self-ownership, the classification of rights, the significance of contracts, and the state monopoly.
// OUTLINE //
00:00:00 - Coming up
00:00:21 - Intro
00:01:54 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing
00:02:41 - Introducing Stephan Kinsella
00:03:39 - The Concept of Self-Ownership
00:07:45 - Classification of Rights
00:10:25 - Defining Liberty
00:13:18 - The Non-Aggression Axiom
00:16:23 - Understanding the Nuances of Intellectual Property Rights
00:22:14 - The Right to Exclude
00:26:00 - The Rules of Ownership
00:30:21 - Finding Objective Link to Prevent Conflict
00:33:22 - The Right to Self-Ownership
00:38:50 - Transformation of Libertinism
00:42:05 - Run Your Business from Anywhere with NetSuite
00:43:10 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet
00:44:20 - The Right to Self-Defense
00:47:00 - Self-Ownership and Slavery
00:49:29 - Violation of Contracts
00:54:47 - Contract: Independent Title Transfer
00:56:51 - Terms of the Contract
01:02:11 - Loan and Repayment
01:06:00 - Enhance Your Brain Power with Mind Lab Pro
01:07:06 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth
01:08:13 - Purpose of Political System
01:15:01 - The State Monopoly
01:20:30 - Where to Find Stephan on the Internet