Vacuous Vocation

Matthew James Geiger
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An anarchist trying to find his way in the world.

  1. Spirit | Contemplations #1

    04/02/2025

    Spirit | Contemplations #1

    In this episode, Matthew James Geiger introduces a new series called Contemplations, focusing on philosophical inquiries that extend beyond economics. He discusses the significance of two fundamental questions in life: what one will do with their life and who they will share it with. Matthew emphasizes the importance of having a strong spirit and the freedom to pursue one's passions, drawing parallels between personal expression, ideology, and the societal constraints that often inhibit individuality. He advocates for a life that transcends political aspirations, aiming for higher values and cultural richness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Contemplations 00:54 The Importance of Life's Questions 02:20 The Spirit and Freedom 04:31 Ideology and the Free Spirit 05:33 Communication and Expression 07:11 Beyond Politics: The Free Spirit's Journey 📚Please consider purchasing my book

    8 min

  2. 07/25/2024

    Adam Haman (VV#5)

    My guest on this episode of vacuous vocation is Adam Haman, he is a gambler, philosopher, husband, Libertarian, and seeker of the natural order. We met at Mises University 2018 and have been friends ever since. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Meeting at Mises University 03:34 Separating School and State 06:16 Exploring Epistemology 08:54 Metaphysics and Other Dimensions 13:03 Living in a Simulation 19:43 The State's Impact on Suicide Rates 24:00 Capitalism and the Search for Meaning 25:59 Systems Thinking: Understanding Society 30:44 The Pursuit of Meaning in Life 33:18 The Economics of Suicide and the Connection to Psychology and Praxeology 42:06 The Role of Private Associations in Helping the Less Fortunate 55:21 Making Moral Arguments for Freedom and Free Markets 01:00:44 The State of the Libertarian Movement and the Divide Between Freedom and Government 01:05:46 The Impact of COVID-19 01:07:08 The Importance of Optimism in the Post-COVID World 01:08:36 Reasoned Discourse in the Libertarian Movement 01:14:01 Integrating Personal and Political Beliefs 01:18:26 Finding Meaning in Life Some of the links mentioned in the podcast: Odds and Probability: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/od... Climate Change (epistemologically related): https://hamannature.substack.com/p/th... Free Will v Determinism: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/fr... Austrian Economics (my stab at an intro):Episode 3 - Natural Order Podcast https://naturalorderpodcast.com/ep3/ Private institutions: Episode 11 - Natural Order Podcast https://naturalorderpodcast.com/ep11/ Episode 6 - Natural Order Podcast https://naturalorderpodcast.com/ep6/ about epistemology: Episode 9 - Natural Order Podcast https://naturalorderpodcast.com/ep9/ 🧩 Contact us in 🧩 Adam Haman: https://linktr.ee/Adam_Haman instagram: @vacuous_vocation https://www.instagram.com/vacuous_voc... E-mail - geigenomics@gmail.com

    1h 38m

  3. 05/30/2024

    Jamie Whyte (VV#4)

    Dr Whyte is a philosopher and an author of several works of philosophy, economics, and public policy. He is the author of Quack Policy, Free Thoughts, A Load of Blair and Crimes Against Logic. He has published more than two hundred opinion columns in newspapers including The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and The Financial Times. Dr Whyte won the prestigious Bastiat Prize for Economic Journalism. As a young philosophy don at the University of Cambridge, Dr Whyte was awarded a prize for the best academic article in the world by a philosopher under the age of thirty. 00:00 Introduction 3:48 Creating Value 5:13 How to find what is meaningful in life 9:25 Thomas Sowell and the Critique of Modern Economics: A Holistic Approach 15:32 Human Action and Austrian Economics 22:20 The Pursuit of Happiness: Attitude and Life Satisfaction 26:25 The Impact of Modern Culture on Mental Engagement 34:35 The Significance of Achievement and Struggle 41:08 The Challenges of Academic Writing 47:25 Navigating the PhD Writing Process 51:36 Exploring Truth and Belief 55:06 Challenges to Free Speech and Information Skepticism

    1h 5m

  4. 05/08/2024

    Thaddeus Russell (VV#3)

    @thaddeusrussellofficial @vacuous_vocation 00:00 Introduction and Rejecting the Epithet 05:07 Debating the Motivations Behind the Civil War 09:03 The Intellectual Culture of the Old South 12:21 Reevaluating the Civil War 23:13 The True Motivations Behind the Support for the Civil War 25:20 The Left's Perception of the Civil War 34:57 Christian Evangelical Support for Israel 52:17 The Role of Shame in Society 01:00:58 The Emergence of the Psychiatric and Psychological Professions 01:01:36 Inventing and Regulating Concepts: Homosexuality and Alcoholism 01:02:35 Locking Up Prostitutes and Orphans: Reformatories and Enforcement 01:03:34 Mass Conscription and the Rise of Industrialized Armies 01:04:45 Social Engineering and the Use of Shame 01:09:44 The Role of City Managers in Progressive Cities 01:14:30 Foucault's Theory of Biopolitics: Studying and Managing Populations 01:19:30 The State's Objective: Maintaining and Regulating Populations 01:23:04 Approaching the Work of Anne Applebaum and Timothy Snyder Critically

    1h 29m

  5. 04/29/2024

    Michael Wimer (VV#2)

    This episode with Michael Wimer we discuss history, economics, politics, culture, philosophy, and religion. @lil_rumba

    1h 28m

  6. 01/13/2024

    Anarcho - Capitalism w/ Brandon Loschiavo

    This episode discusses the recent election of President Javier Milei in Argentina, anarchy and capitalism, anarchy and health, money, socialism, optimism, and much more, please enjoy.

    52 min

  7. 12/16/2023

    The Economics of Suicide with Brandon Loschiavo

    This podcast was re-uploaded from Brandon Loschiavo's podcast "The Performance Playbook Ep.16: A Happiness Hypothesis Through Economics".

    1h 4m

  8. 07/02/2022

    Edward Fuller - Reading, Writing, Keynes, and Economics

    Edward Fuller, MBA, is a graduate of the Leavey School of Business. https://mises.org/profile/edward-w-fuller?page=1

    57 min
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An anarchist trying to find his way in the world.

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  • Creator
    Matthew James Geiger
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Matthew James Geiger
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