Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, is a bold libertarian and economist advocating for drastic economic reforms. He discusses his strategies against corruption and the importance of economic freedom while battling hyperinflation. Milei elaborates on anarcho-capitalism and the need for limited state intervention. He also addresses the impact of social media on traditional media's corrupt practices, making a compelling case for individual liberties. His passion for transforming Argentina into a beacon of economic freedom is both visionary and inspiring.
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Discovering Freedom
Javier Milei's understanding of freedom evolved from studying economic growth and realizing traditional theories couldn't explain rising prosperity alongside increasing returns.
Reading authors like Rothbard, Mises, and Hayek revolutionized his thinking, leading him to anarcho-capitalism as an ideal.
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Anarcho-Capitalism vs. Minarchism
Milei is an anarcho-capitalist ideally, despising the state, but a minarchist practically, aiming to minimize government.
He believes in adapting to existing conditions, working within limitations while striving towards greater freedom.
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The Roundtable Analogy
Milei uses the example of preferring round tables but using a rectangular one for an interview due to time constraints.
This illustrates adapting to current conditions while still aiming for the ideal.
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This book is a definitive refutation of nearly every type of socialism ever devised. Mises presents a wide-ranging analysis of society, comparing the results of socialist planning with those of free-market capitalism in all areas of life. He argues that a socialist commonwealth cannot apply economic calculation due to the absence of market prices, and defends capitalism against various criticisms. The book addresses issues such as economic inequality, the impossibility of monopoly in a free market system, and the inefficiencies of centrally planned systems.
Human action
A Treatise on Economics
Ludwig von Mises
Human Action is Ludwig von Mises' magnum opus, where he defends an a priori foundation for praxeology and methodological individualism. The book argues that the free-market economy outdistances any government-planned system and serves as the foundation of civilization. Mises explains complex market phenomena as the outcomes of countless conscious, purposive actions and choices of individuals. He critiques government attempts to regulate and control economic activities, emphasizing the futility and counter-productiveness of such interventions. The book is a systematic treatment of the whole body of social and economic relations, integrating various economic problems into a comprehensive system[2][4][5].
1984
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George Orwell
Published in 1949, '1984' is a cautionary tale by George Orwell that explores the dangers of totalitarianism. The novel is set in a dystopian future where the world is divided into three super-states, with the protagonist Winston Smith living in Oceania, ruled by the mysterious and omnipotent leader Big Brother. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he rewrites historical records to conform to the Party's ever-changing narrative. He begins an illicit love affair with Julia and starts to rebel against the Party, but they are eventually caught and subjected to brutal torture and indoctrination. The novel highlights themes of government surveillance, manipulation of language and history, and the suppression of individual freedom and independent thought.
The road to serfdom
Friedrich Von Hayek
In this influential book, Hayek argues that the abandonment of individualism and classical liberalism leads to a loss of freedom, the creation of an oppressive society, and ultimately, the tyranny of a dictator. He challenges the view that fascism and Nazism are capitalist reactions against socialism, instead positing that these ideologies share common roots in central economic planning and the empowerment of the state over the individual. The book emphasizes the dangers of collectivism and the importance of maintaining a free market system to preserve human freedom and dignity.
Capitalism, Socialism, and the Neoclassical Trap
Capitalism, Socialism, and the Neoclassical Trap
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Damien Riedel
Money and Time
Money and Time
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Roger W. Garrison
Principles of Economics
Saifedean Ammous
Javier Milei is the President of Argentina. This episode is available in both English and Spanish.
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OUTLINE:
(00:00) – Introduction
(14:44) – Economic freedom
(20:09) – Anarcho-capitalism
(30:02) – Presidency and reforms
(49:22) – Poverty
(55:54) – Corruption
(1:04:32) – Freedom
(1:18:43) – Elon Musk
(1:24:11) – DOGE
(1:26:13) – Donald Trump
(1:32:13) – US and Argentina relations
(1:39:22) – Messi vs Maradona
(1:48:16) – God
(1:50:22) – Elvis and Rolling Stones
(1:54:02) – Free market
(2:01:03) – Loyalty
(2:03:40) – Advice for young people
(2:05:06) – Hope for Argentina
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