The Theory of Anything Episode 119: New Right vs Libertarianism w/Logan Chipkin
Oct 28, 2025
In this discussion, Logan Chipkin, a writer and president of the Conjecture Institute, tackles the clash between the New Right and libertarianism. He explores how core beliefs differ among liberalism, conservatism, and libertarianism. Chipkin dives into the allure of conspiracy theories among libertarians and critiques capitalism on the Right. He also addresses the misalignment of mainstream conservatives with intellectual argumentation, and examines the implications of immigration policies and military interventions, advocating for a nuanced, rational approach.
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Conjecture Institute's Three-Part Mission
- Conjecture Institute spreads Popperian and Deutschian ideas through books, courses, research and media.
- Its three branches are Conjecture Press, Conjecture University, and Conjecture Studios focused on publishing, education, and media.
New Right Uses Rhetorical Shortcuts
- New Right tactics often avoid argument by recasting extremes as 'moderate' or calling opponents names.
- Logan warns these are memetic tricks, not substantive rebuttals, and should be exposed.
Respond To Bad Rhetoric With Clear Arguments
- Stay composed and make clear, evidence-based arguments when confronted by bad rhetoric.
- Appeal to the audience by exposing non-arguments and presenting full economic trade-offs, not one-sided claims.
