Dad Saves America

If our population keeps growing, won’t we eventually run out of resources?According to Marian Tupy, the answer is no. Tupy is a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute who recently co-authored Superabundance, a book exploring this very question. More people means more mouths to feed, but it also means more minds working together to develop the technology of the future. As long as individuals are free to explore and innovate, we can continue to increase the efficiency with which we use natural resources. Tupy believes that population growth and freedom are the secret ingredients for a superabundant future.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Superabundance": https://www.amazon.com/Superabundance-Population-Innovation-Flourishing-Infinitely/dp/1952223393HumanProgress: https://www.humanprogress.org/Jordan Peterson's recent interview with Marian Tupy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iC_hY4qhyk_____________________________________Outline:[0:00] Intro[1:31] Progress throughout history[11:15] What is superabundance?[15:36] Resources vs knowledge[20:51] Julian Simon and Paul Ehrlich[23:37] What do prices really mean?[31:20] Why do people worry about overpopulation?[38:46] Thanos and the rise of antinatalism in Gen-Z[45:39] Resources are getting cheaper, workers are getting richer[51:22] Inflation and other current economic problems[56:01] The causes of apocalyptic environmentalism[1:06:56] A superabundant future[1:10:23] There’s not just one America[1:15:43] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ror1scwQufUMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Mike Gibson has some wisdom to share.Gibson is a venture capitalist and author of the soon-to-be released book, Paper Belt on Fire. He helped run the Thiel Fellowship and his current venture, 1517 Fund, seeks out young tech founders in their creative and productive prime. As the son of a mom, a dad, and two step-dads, he has a unique perspective on family and what really matters in life.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Paper Belt on Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorMike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EX58YMr8MO0Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

How quickly can a gang leader turn his life around? For Antong Lucky, it began the moment he was sent to prison.  Lucky grew up in East Dallas and from a young age, he was exposed to gang culture and drug dealing. When he was sentenced to seven years in prison at age 21, he knew that something had to change in his life. Upon his release, he began working with Bishop Omar Jahwar, founder of Urban Specialists. On this path of redemption, Lucky worked to break the school-to-prison pipeline and bring peace to his neighborhood, and eventually to communities across the country.  Lucky recently published his memoir, A Redemptive Path Forward, and is now the president of Urban Specialists.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________A Redemptive Path Forward: https://www.amazon.com/Redemptive-Path-Forward-Incarceration-Activism-ebook/dp/B09CYNGPXBUrban Specialists: https://urbanspecialists.org/Heal America Movement: https://healamericamovement.org/blog/antong-luckys-story/_____________________________________Outline: [00:00] Intro [1:32] Absence of father figures in Antong's neighborhood [8:32] School was a refuge early on [12:18] Neighborhood rivalries start affecting school [15:34] Attempt on Antong's life in 7th grade  [23:15] Antong's first exposure to drug dealing [28:46] Founding the Dallas 415 Bloods [35:46] How Antong ended up in prison  [44:17] Environmental trauma, temptation, and culpability [51:22] Antong's transformation in prison  [1:01:02] Beginning the path of redemption outside prison [1:08:08] What is Urban Specialists?  [1:12:51] The entrepreneurial spirit can be productive or destructive [1:16:28] Stand Together's relationship with Urban Specialists  [1:19:53] Encouraging a healthy, productive, and open mindset [1:27:18] What does being a dad mean to Antong? [1:30:12] Antong's role in the American story  [1:32:35] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mMCxWqRmlP8Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

How do we remove the barriers of 20th century institutions so that we can unleash 21st century innovation?Mike Gibson is a venture capitalist who’s at war with the “Paper Belt.” That’s what he calls the stretch of the east coast home to federal politics in Washington D.C., mass media in NYC, and elite degrees in Boston. As the 21st century has progressed, the 20th century design of the Paper Belt has begun to show just how outdated it is, and Mike sees an opportunity to build something better. That's why he wrote his soon-to-be released book, "Paper Belt on Fire.”Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________"Paper Belt on Fire": https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Belt-Fire-Fight-Progress/dp/164177245X1517 Fund: https://www.1517fund.com/Mike Gibson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/William_Blake?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^authorMike Gibson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-gibson-56b6973_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[2:24] Arguing with Bill Gates[6:32] Mike’s beginnings in academia[12:35] The Great Stagnation[21:54] Does the inventor really matter?[26:32] Determinism and emergent order[30:46] The Thiel Fellowship[33:56] Academia undermines human achievement[46:53] The Educational Dark Ages[51:58] 1517 Fund[55:50] What is venture capital?[1:06:25] Giving out $1000 checks at a cafe[1:08:28] Getting banned from MIT[1:11:27] What motivates successful people?[1:19:53] You can’t engineer a solution to the human condition[1:25:25] Burning down the Paper Belt[1:34:03] How can parents navigate unorthodox educational choices?[1:38:44] Trusting young people is scary but necessary[1:39:41] Searching for his dad led Mike to the CIA_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hopRfUf9d7YMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Laura Sandefer has some wisdom to share.As the co-founder of the Acton Academy school network, Sandefer believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own. The catalyst for the radical model of education now practiced at Acton came from concerns about her own children’s education. What started as an educational experiment for her family has grown into a network of schools across the globe. Along this journey, she’s picked up plenty of valuable parenting insights.Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!_____________________________________Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/Parent Resources from Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademyparents.com/Laura Sandefer's book, "Courage to Grow": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999520555/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V8Ztaxt77WQMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://youtu.be/npv6agqj18Q_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What happens when you take a school and remove all but three adults? You get Acton Academy.Laura Sandefer, co-founder of the Acton Academy school network and author of Courage to Grow, is an academic entrepreneur who believes that children need to be empowered to make mistakes, fail, grow, and improve on their own.Sandefer works to enable other parents to establish new Acton Academies to serve the educational needs of their families and local communities. Acton Academy is a radical model of schooling that puts as much power as possible directly into the hands of students, giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their choices and capabilities from an early age.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademy.org/Parent Resources from Acton Academy: https://www.actonacademyparents.com/Laura Sandefer's book, Courage to Grow: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0999520555/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[2:26] The learning philosophy of Acton Academy[9:24] Socrates, Montessori, and the hero’s journey[14:27] Curiosity is everything in education[21:03] Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset[25:06] The day-to-day structure of Acton Academy[43:47] Experiential learning[51:27] Motivating and measuring student achievement[58:23] Student leadership is a positive feedback loop[1:02:18] How Acton Academy encourages family engagement[1:07:07] Pushing back on the assumption of college[1:13:03] Getting involved with Acton Academy[1:23:01] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VzQDNEOLPWgMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Dr. Warren Farrell has some wisdom to share.His 2018 book, The Boy Crisis, showcases his extensive knowledge of parenting and the needs of children. However, there’s no substitute for first-hand experience, and as a stepfather of two daughters, Dr. Farrell has plenty of it.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oY6_6nasdugMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What’s going on with American boys these days? Why are they falling behind girls in education, health, and career prospects?To help answer these questions, John sat down with Dr. Warren Farrell, who’s been studying the issue for decades.Dr. Farrell is a political scientist and activist who wrote The Boy Crisis, a book arguing for the importance of strong father figures in a contemporary culture that often ignores them. He started his career as a board member for the National Organization for Women, and is the only man to have served three terms in that position.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________The Boy Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948836130/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_CCZJ2MPNCW8Q4XC6RS7YWarren’s Website: https://warrenfarrell.com/Warren’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drwarrenfarrellWarren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwarrenfarrell/_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:21] What is the boy crisis?[10:10] Causes of the crisis[19:06] Inequality, liberation, and empowerment[31:09] The casualties of identity politics[40:00] How dads can combat the boy crisis[49:18] The unique contributions of dads[58:44] What can single moms do about the boy crisis?[1:09:46] Dad deprivation weighs heavily on society[1:12:53] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/03LrGDOuE_YMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur and what is the future of capitalism? In fact, what even is capitalism?In this full episode of Dad Saves America, John sits down with his friend John Mackey (who also happens to be the CEO and co-founder of Whole Foods Market) to talk about entrepreneurship, dealing with bullies, and finding purpose in your career. Mackey is a passionate proponent of “conscious capitalism,” a term he coined in reference to his unique approach to business that guides decision-making at Whole Foods.Throughout this interview, John and John break down misconceptions about capitalism and Mackey reflects on his 41-year journey with Whole Foods.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Concious Capitalism: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Capitalism-New-Preface-Authors/dp/1625271751/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=John+Mackey&qid=1655315508&s=books&sr=1-1Concious Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Leadership-Elevating-Humanity-Business/dp/B088P6665Z/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CKFH0K59L437&keywords=john+mackey+conscious+leadership&qid=1655315555&s=books&sprefix=john+mackey+concious+leadership%2Cstripbooks%2C58&sr=1-1_____________________________________Outline:[00:00] Intro[02:05] Why Whole Foods Market exists[8:49] John Mackey’s worldview as a young man[15:38] The watery origins of conscious capitalism[30:16] Capitalism is the most moral system[49:55] Corporate censorship isn’t new[57:42] Was Whole Foods Market ever a monopoly?[1:05:27] Climate predictions don’t add up[1:11:51] How to think about inequality[1:17:34] Compassion and resilience[1:24:52] The promise of America[1:31:39] Outro_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dbBUaKp5GUIMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

Michael Strong has some wisdom to share.Michael is an educational entrepreneur who’s spent his career creating high-performance private and charter schools across the country, but outside of work, Michael’s a devoted dad, just like the rest of us. Keep watching to see for yourself.Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode, and feel free to leave a rating or review!_____________________________________Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowidealism?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorThe Socratic Experience: https://socraticexperience.com/high-school/Michael's book, The Habit of Thought: From Socratic Seminars to Socratic Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Thought-Socratic-Seminars-Practice/dp/0944337392_____________________________________Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2cZDJPFjoJAMake a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website?Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/_____________________________________Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Mike Yates, Lenore Skenazy, Warren Farrell, Matt Ridley, Martin Gurri, and Michael Strong. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe