American Socrates

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of American Socrates , we dive into one of life’s biggest questions: should we chase happiness or search for meaning? Drawing on Epicurus’ ancient philosophy of pleasure and Viktor Frankl’s powerful reflections from Man’s Search for Meaning , we explore two very different visions of the good life. We unpack what happiness meant for Epicurus — simple living, freedom...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of American Socrates , we break down the debate over health care in America: should it be a free-market commodity, or a right guaranteed to all? We examine the philosophies behind private insurance and government-administered systems, compares U.S. outcomes to Canada, the UK, and France, and highlights the real impact on working-class families. From sky-high premiu...

Send us Fan Mail In 1970, economist Milton Friedman declared that the only social responsibility of business is to increase profits. Half a century later, his doctrine still shapes our economy, our politics, and our daily lives. But what does “profit first” really mean for workers, communities, and democracy? In this episode of American Socrates , we dig into Friedman’s famous essay and its conseq...

Send us Fan Mail Debt isn’t just money owed — it’s one of the oldest tools of social control. In this episode of American Socrates , we explore David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years and traces the history of debt from ancient Mesopotamia to modern America. We unpack how debt has always carried moral weight, shaping who obeys, who suffers, and who is forgiven. From Biblical jubilees and Roman...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of American Socrates , we explore the myths about poverty in the United States. Poverty isn’t caused by laziness or bad choices—it’s built into the system. From outdated government definitions of poverty to wage stagnation, skyrocketing housing and healthcare costs, and the decline of unions, we break down the forces that trap millions of Americans in struggle. We...