Robinson's Podcast 160 - David Friedman: What is Anarcho-Capitalism?
Oct 29, 2023
David Friedman, known for his defense of anarcho-capitalism, discusses criticisms of current economic systems, varieties of anarchism, arguments for anarcho-capitalism, and his hobby of anachronism. They also debate government intervention, the role of government in climate change, funding the military in an anarcho-capitalist society, and wealth inequality in a free market system. They touch on medieval recipes, jewelry making, and the evolution of food and jewelry making.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Origins of Views on Economics and Conflict with Father
03:34 • 21min
Exploring Anarcho-Capitalism and its Principles
24:36 • 7min
The Inefficiencies of Government-Run Institutions
31:23 • 4min
Funding Differences Between Private and Public Schools
35:10 • 2min
Discussing USPS monopoly, Private Express statutes, Lysander Spooner, and empirical measures of success
37:08 • 3min
Measuring Success and Human Flourishing
39:45 • 3min
Analyzing Moral Beliefs and Intuitionism
43:04 • 17min
Government Intervention and Climate Change
59:45 • 28min
Funding the Military and Historical Examples
01:28:06 • 19min
Medieval Recipes and Renaissance Activities
01:47:06 • 10min
The Evolution of Food and Jewelry Making
01:56:41 • 3min