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#114 Democracy: The God That Failed - Hans-Hermann Hoppe w/ Gabe Sinclair

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Time Preference and Civilization

This chapter explores Hans-Hermann Hoppe's philosophical concepts regarding time preference and its critical implications for civilization and violence. It posits that lower time preferences promote civility and long-term planning, while high time preferences are linked to immediate gratification and violence. The discussion further integrates historical critiques of governance and monetary systems, emphasizing how societal time preferences affect economic stability and class dynamics.

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