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May 3, 2018
335 Freedom from Pretence
Harry Browne's book, "How I Found Freedom in an Unfree world" had a huge influence on me. This episode examines the subject of one chapter in that book: freedom from pretence. I explore Harry's suggestions about finding freedom from pretence, and then provide my own thoughts on the topic.
Show Notes:
Become a Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World by Harry Browne Self-Deception - Episode 202 of The Voluntary Life Getting Real: 10 Truths Skills You Need to Live an Authentic Life by Susan Campbell - Episode of the Psychology Book Club Podcast
April 26, 2018
334 How Free Are You? The Tale of The Slave By Robert Nozick
How free are you? This episode is about a thought-provoking story by the philosopher Robert Nozick called "The Tale of the Slave". It is taken from his book "Anarchy, State, and Utopia."
Show Notes:
Become a Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! Anarchy, State, and Utopia: Second Edition by Robert Nozick
April 16, 2018
333 Residency in Portugal And Spain
This episode is about some interesting opportunities that I am currently exploring for living in Portugal and Spain as an expat. I outline some of the potential benefits of Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident Scheme and Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa scheme. These residency options are particularly relevant for digital nomads. Depending on where you are from, one of these two countries could be a good option for you. I'm still learning about this and I may not know all the relevant issues yet, so if you are interested in pursuing these options you will still need to look into the details and get professional advice.
Show Notes:
Become a Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards! TVL Episode 58 on Emigrating in Europe
April 13, 2018
332 Nietzsche’s Idea of Individual Freedom
This episode is about the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and whether or not there is anything useful in his work for those interested in finding individual freedom. I've read some great Nietzsche quotes about finding freedom in life. At the same time, he has a reputation for being very authoritarian and anti-individualistic, and he is known to have been a major philosophical influence on Nazism. So what did he really think about individual freedom?
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Show Notes:
Nietzsche and The Nazis by Stephen HicksApril 4, 2018
331 Review of Think and Grow Rich
"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill is a well-known and influential book about wealth and personal development. The topics covered by this book are very relevant to The Voluntary Life, so I wanted to read this book to see why it is so famous. I share my thoughts about the book in this review.
Show Notes:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill TVL Patreon Page
331: Review of Think and Grow Rich
"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill is a well-known and influential book about wealth and personal development. The topics covered by this book are very relevant to The Voluntary Life, so I wanted to read this book to see why it is so famous. I share my thoughts about the book in this review.
Show Notes:
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill TVL Patreon Page
March 29, 2018
330 Are You Ready To Have Children?
Stephanie Murphy and I discuss a thought-provoking video by Daniel Mackler about the question: Are You Ready to Have Children?
Show Notes:
"Are You Ready to Have Children? - Challenging Questionnaire For Prospective Parents" by David Mackler TVL Patreon PageMarch 15, 2018
329 Punished By Rewards Part 2: Incentives in Business
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This is the second part of a review of Alfie Kohn's book, Punished by Rewards. This episode addresses the idea of incentive schemes in business and evaluates Kohn's claims in his book.
Show Notes:
Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn TVL Patreon Page TVL 328 Punished By Rewards Part 1 Drive by Dan PinkMarch 12, 2018
328 Punished By Rewards Part 1: Parenting and Schooling
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I found Alfie Kohn's book, Punished by Rewards, both interesting and frustrating to read. Some ideas in the book are great, and I also have some significant criticisms.
Part 1 of the review, in this episode, discusses the topic of rewards and punishment in parenting and schooling. Part 2 will tackle incentives in business in the next episode.
Show Notes:
Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn TVL Patreon Page TVL 244 Thinking Rationally Part 2: Imaginary Creatures and Machines Instead of Education by John Holt TVL review of Instead of Education by John Holt Parent Effectiveness Training by Thomas Gordon328 Punished By Rewards Part 1
Become a Patron of TVL to get bonus episodes and rewards!
I found Alfie Kohn's book, Punished by Rewards, both interesting and frustrating to read. Some ideas in the book are great, and I also have some significant criticisms.
Part 1 of the review, in this episode, discusses the topic of rewards and punishment in parenting and schooling. Part 2 will tackle incentives in business in the next episode.
Show Notes:
Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn TVL Patreon Page TVL 244 Thinking Rationally Part 2: Imaginary Creatures and Machines Instead of Education by John Holt TVL review of Instead of Education by John Holt Parent Effectiveness Training by Thomas Gordon
