Episode 133. How to Change the World

Show Notes

Episode 133. How to Change the World

In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an article by Patrick Carroll that discusses the importance of persuasion in changing the world for the better. He emphasizes the need for libertarians to not only possess knowledge about the principles of a free society but also to be skilled in the art of changing people's minds. He highlights two key principles of persuasion: authority and liking. The article shares examples of individuals who were persuasive due to their expertise and likability. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and personal growth in order to be effective in persuading others.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Homestead Festival at Hardison Mill
02:20 The Importance of Persuasion in Promoting Freedom and Prosperity
06:10 The Keys to Persuasion: Knowledge and Character
10:35 Real-Life Impact: Examples of Persuasion in Promoting Liberty

Resources

How to Change the World
https://fee.org/articles/how-to-change-the-world/

Are We Good Enough for Liberty?
https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/10/29/episode-72-are-we-good-enough-for-liberty-by-lawrence-reed-rerun-of-ep-40/

Takeaways
Changing the world requires not only knowledge of the principles of a free society but also the ability to persuade others.
Two key principles of persuasion are authority and liking.
Being an intellectual authority and a likable person can greatly enhance persuasive power.
Continuous learning and personal growth are essential for effective persuasion.

Sound Bites
"To change the world, we must be good at persuading."
"We should be known for our approachability, our easygoing attitude, our sense of humor, our charm, wit, laughter, warmth, exuberance, maturity, and congeniality."
"Knowledge and character are the keys to being persuasive."

Keywords
persuasion, libertarianism, changing the world, knowledge, character

Tags
#persuasion
#liberty
#freedom
#betterworld
#libertarianism
#knowledge
#character
#virtue

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