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

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Friday · 57 min
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
Tuesday · 53 min
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
October 23 · 1 hr 16 min
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
October 22 · 20 min
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…
October 18 · 9 min
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!
October 16 · 58 min
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
October 9 · 58 min
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
October 6 · 1 hr 53 min
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
September 25 · 48 min
Robbie "THE FIRE" Bernstein | Hn 278
Adam welcomes Comedian Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein to the show to talk about comedy and politics and sandwiches and porches. Robbie hosts the Run Your Mouth Podcast and co-hosts the Part of the Problem podcast with comedian Dave Smith. Enjoy!Robbie's website: https://robbernsteincomedy.com/See Robbie live on a porch!: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/porch-tour-2026-4836968/Robbie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@robbiethefireAdam'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
September 22 · 41 min
Clint Russell From Liberty Lockdown | Hn 277
Clint Russell was a featured speaker on the Tom Woods Cruise that Adam attended and somehow conned him into being a guest on Haman Nature. This conversation rocks! Enjoy! CLINT’S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyLockdown CLINT ON X: https://x.com/LibertyLockPod ADAM ON X: https://x.com/Rerazer 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
September 20 · 25 min
BONUS EPISODE: Economic Laws #16-23 | Hn 276
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 #16-23. 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!
September 18 · 54 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson Hates Freedom | Hn 275
Tyson is really good at talking down to you, but really bad on economics. Adam and Bob dissect this version of the "Who will build the roads?" fallacy when it comes to government subsidizing scientific research. Warning: contains much mockery. 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
September 13 · 10 min
BONUS EPISODE: Woods Cruise Recap | Hn 274
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Adam was onboard for the final Tom Woods cruise and recounts his experience. Apparently they didn’t do much except for look at lighthouses which we all know is what libertarians really care about. Hear all about it in this bonus episode for our beloved subscribers.
September 10 · 1 hr 21 min
Dave Smith VS Alan Dershowitz Debate Breakdown | Hn 273
On this crossover episode with the great Bob Murphy (of the great Bob Murphy Show!), Adam and Bob break down a truly amazing debate between Dave Smith and Alan Dershowitz. The subject of the debate was the merits (or not) of the war in Iran after the first six months, but the conversation very quickly went off the rails and into clown world -- but in the most fascinating ways! You don't want to miss this one, I promise!00:00 — Intro. A tale of YouTube mis-clicks. When is a debate not a debate? Adam and Bob give their initial impressions.03:11 — Clip 1: Alan's argument for regime change in Iran. It's always 1935.18:31 — Clip 2: Is there "too much" influence on US foreign policy from Zionists?25:03 — Clip 3: 2026 in the US is as dangerous to Jews as Germany was in 1932?34:55 — Clip 4: What costs are "too high" for the US to pay to enact Iranian regime change? 40:41 — Clip 5: Wanna hear the most childish argument in favor of this war get blown apart by a brilliant debater? Enjoy.44:52 — Clips 6 and 7: Does Alan have "disproportion loyalty" to Israel? Fair criticism or not?55:21 — Is it antisemitic to point out that "Jewish money" caused Thomas Massie to lose his seat in congress? Does it matter WHO says it?1:12:25 — Adam points out some lawyerly debating tricks Alan employed in the debate.1:20:26 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://ScottHortonAcademy.com/CrossoverDebate 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
September 8 · 34 min
Scott Horton Onboard The Tom Woods Cruise | Hn 272
Adam was just on the Tom Woods Cruise with Scott Horton and sat down (back-lit, sorry) with the great Scott Horton to talk war, peace, politics, and the future of human civilization. Don't miss this great conversation!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming the great Scott Horton! Also, what's the difference between an ocean and a river?00:54 — What does Scott think about this moment in US politics? Does the Libertarian Party have a role to play in the next two to four years? What about another 3rd party?10:16 — What chances would Tucker Carlson or Thomas Massie have in the GOP presidential primary in 2028? 13:35 — The truth about minor parties in America. 22:34 — Who advised Trump against this Iran misadventure? Who convinced him to do it?32:25 — Outro. Support Scott at libertarianinstitute.org! Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Donate to: https://libertarianinstitute.orgAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer Adam's other podcast: 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
September 1 · 1 hr 53 min
Analyzing Star Wars Mythology with Michael Fraser | Hn 270
Michael Fraser is one of the most interesting thinkers you'll ever encounter. He was on the show a while back to discuss LLMs and Misesian Action (linked below). This time he's on for a deep discussion of archetypal themes (intentional, unintentional, and resurrected) in the Star Wars Saga. Trust me, you will be amazed at where this conversation goes!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming (and shamefully insulting) the smart and fascinating Michael Fraser!01:05 — Let's talk about Star Wars! Original trilogy, prequels, sequels — what's the good, bad and ugly of these 9 films?08:55 — Let's play Sentence and Witness (and the Sentence and Witness category, too!)27:25 — Let's play the Love's Test category!34:17 — Let's play the Tableaux category! 41:29 — Let's play the Anakin's Story category!1:07:28 — Let's play the Felix Culpa category!1:15:25 — How could one re-write the Star Wars ending to fix these archetypal crimes?1:53:05 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Michael's previous appearance on Hn: Play Sentence & Witness yourself! https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/d6fd1394-3ef3-490c-86a3-f7da03d9b3b8Michael on X: https://x.com/zeroshotnothing Adam on X: https://x.com/rerazer 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
August 21 · 51 min
The Japan CARRY TRADE May End The Financial System | Hn 269
On this crossover episode… Bob and Adam explain what the Japanese Yen Carry Trade is and the ramifications it has on the economy. But who are we kidding, it’s Bob that will do the explaining while Adam nods his head. But seriously, understanding this is key to the entire world’s economic system. You’ll want to watch this one twice. Cheers! 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
August 19 · 56 min
Naomi Brockwell - Advancing Freedom Through Technology | Hn 268
Naomi Brockwell was recently in Las Vegas at a DEF CON event (shortly after FreedomFest) and Adam met up with her on location to talk about all the ways our modern technology is threatening our privacy -- and how we can fix it. All is not lost, and Naomi has the solutions!00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Naomi Brockwell, another great person you're likely to meet (as I did) at FreedomFest!01:29 — It's Naomi vs. Leviathan! Also, chokepoints vs decentralization. What is this new tech? 07:08 — Losing the benefits of being a "needle in a haystack". Have you done anything wrong?13:11 — What are the first steps to begin reclaiming your privacy? The biggest is easy!18:48 — What messaging app is best? Email? Which operating system? How about phones?32:25 — Horrors in government 4th Amendment violations. You aren't as free as you think!44:22 — How about cars? How old a car do I need to get? Also, why is this so important?55:15 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Articles mentioned: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/free-ross-ulbricht https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-found-out-dont-fk-with https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-is-free The Ludlow Institute: https://www.ludlowinstitute.orgNaomi's Privacy 101 video: https://www.nbtv.media/episodes/privacy-101 Adam on X: https://RerazerNaomi on X: https://x.com/naomibrockwell 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
August 13 · 1 hr 13 min
Disaster looming? Analyzing Luke Gromen on the US economy | Hn 267
Luke Gromen is a very interesting financial commentator and investment advisor and he's been on a couple podcasts recently saying very interesting and important things about the US (and world) economy. In this crossover, Adam and economist Bob Murphy dive into some critically important issues that not enough people are talking about. Enjoy!00:00 — Intro. Yay! It's a clip show about economics!03:11 — Clip 1: Fiscal dominance: what is it, why is it bad, and what is coming?15:40 — Clip 2: Inflation is coming. Massive inflation. Is there a way out?30:30 — Clip 3: What does "Hamilton Economics" have to do with this? 46:06 — Clip 4: Is it inevitable that the US won't be a super-power any longer?55:39 — Clip 5: What does "free market" rhetoric have to do with this?1:06:40 — Is OpenAI critical to the future of the United States? Will their fall tank our economy?1:11:48 — Outro and final thoughts. Thank you for supporting Haman Nature!Sponsor mentioned: https://TheSwanBrothers.com/CrossoverVideos mentioned: 1) Luke Gromen on What Bitcoin Did: 2) Luke Gromen on Human Action: Website mentioned: Joe Withrow's Phoenician League: https://phoenicianleague.com/Previous episodes mentioned, addressing the American System:1) 2) 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
August 12 · 49 min
A Champion for Freedom -- Interview of Lyn Ulbricht | Hn 266
Adam is honored to be joined by the heroic Lyn Ulbricht. She fought for years to free her son Ross (creator of The Silk Road) from the most unjust conviction and sentencing imaginable. She won that fight and now is opposing idiotic sentencing mandates for us all. This one is special. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Welcoming Lyn Ulbricht, another great person you're likely to meet at FreedomFest!00:40 — Lyn's story about what happened to her son Ross - and what she did about it.14:18 — Lyn's new project: Mothers Against Cruel Sentencing.48:19 — Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!Articles mentioned:1) https://hamannature.substack.com/p/free-ross-ulbricht2) https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-found-out-dont-fk-with 3) https://hamannature.substack.com/p/ross-ulbricht-is-freeWebsite mentioned: https://mothersagainstcruelsentencing.org/Lyn on X: https://x.com/lyn_ulbrichtAdam on X: https://x.com/Rerazer 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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