1 year ago

Adam and the Porcupine try to understand what causes the divisions amongst groups and why we fight other over them. Conspiracy? Human Nature? Watch and find out!

00:00 – Intro
01:38 – Adam outlines the article this episode is based on: https://hamannature.substack.com. Why do we fight? Is it organic? Is it all part of a plot?
03:58 – Tyrone references The Wisdom of Crowds as counterpoint to the Murray book, The Madness of Crowds Adam references and ponders theories conspiratorial.
06:52 – Adam argues against his own conspiracy. Perhaps the fault is the universities.
08:30 – Tyrone contemplates an evolutionary cause for the problem, also related to how "easy" modern life is.
14:03 – Adam explains why politicians don't try very hard to solve things their supporters care about.
15:00 – Tyrone wonders why the Libertarian Party fights so much within the party. Adam tries to shine a light.
20:35 – Tyrone makes a plea for a hopeful future. How can we cultivate peace in our own lives?
23:39 -- Outro