Ep 169: Natural Law, Insourcing & Knowing Thyself with Tom Barnett

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Jun 4, 2025

Tom Barnett, a captivating speaker on natural law, dives deep into the essence of self-knowledge and the transformative power of inquiry. He emphasizes that everything is an offer, discussing the critical differences between assent and consent. The conversation explores how reclaiming inner authority allows us to shift from outsourcing to insourcing our truths. Listeners are encouraged to embrace personal agency, confront societal expectations, and engage authentically in their journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.

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INSIGHT

Everything Is An Offer

Everything is an offer, not an obligation or a power struggle.
Accepting offers removes blame and empowers you to act consciously and authentically.

ADVICE

Questioning Authority Frees You

Question authority lines with "Do I have to?" to free yourself from automatic compliance.
Change language from "have to" to "choose to" to regain agency and empowerment.

INSIGHT

Authenticity Surpasses Paperwork

Many who push government resistance lack true self-knowledge and act from fear.
Authentic embodiment of who you are renders forms like paperwork mostly irrelevant.

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Alec is joined by Tom Barnett to explore natural law, self-knowledge, and the power of asking questions over making claims. They discuss how everything is an offer, the difference between assent and consent, and why knowing who we are changes how we show up. This conversation breaks down the inversion of natural order, the role of experience in learning, and how reclaiming inner authority helps us shift from outsourcing to insourcing—and live in alignment with truth.

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