Haman Nature

00:00 — Intro. We have two new fans! And they're famous! 02:20 — Go watch this conversation between Bret and Tucker first! (link below) 03:02 — Bret explains the principle or parsimony in relation to the God v. evolution debate. Does his argument hold water? Or does Tucker's "simpler" explanation have more explanatory power? 14:32 — Where does evil come from? Must it be supernatural? Or is there a...

Adam interviews real estate agent and hotelier Kallan Welsh about the incredibly destructive effects of zoning. Could zoning be even more destructive than war? Come find out! 00:00 — Introducing my buddy from The Contra Cruise and the Tom Woods Cruise, Kallan Walsh! 01:23 — Why does Kallan hate zoning so much? When is a hotel not a hotel? 04:37 — How destructive is zoning? Could it really be worse...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Adam and Tyrone reveal the cold, hard, truth: we are a very tribal species, and we can prove it! Is this good news? Bad? Both? What should we do with this knowledge? We have answers! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Why on earth is Tyrone stabbing himself in the hand? 01:02 — Tyrone introduces the article this episode is b...

Economist Bob Murphy is back and he and Adam are going to answer the question that's been on everyone's mind! Can/should one consider evolution a "fact" if they also believe it's possible we are living in a simulation? The answer goes much deeper than you'd think! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Would it suck to be an NPC? 01:23 — A Carl Sagan quote kicks off the conversation. Then Bob admits he did a drive...

Adam and Tyrone harken back to yesteryear to discuss a very strange video that was made in the 1980's, where Western music artists gathered to create a song and video protesting the South African system of racial apartheid. This episode starts out silly, and then gets very serious as we turn our attention to the situation in Israel and Gaza and the West Bank. You've been warned! 00:00 — Intro. Ple...

It's Haman Nature's 1st "reaction video"! On deck, Tom MacDonald's new song, "Proud to be a Problem". OMG! What will Adam and Tyrone think about it? 00:00 — Intro. We hear that reaction videos are popular and we want in! Also, Adam has a confession. 03:09 — Who is this Tom MacDonald fellow anyway? 06:36 — Let the "reactions" begin! 09:44 — First thoughts: a call for personal responsibility and a l...

Economist Bob Murphy is back and he and Adam are going to solve the pesky problem of children and animals and natural rights. What do we owe our children? Our pets? Our soon-to-be-created digital AGI neighbors? How should we think about such thorny things? 00:00 — Intro. Since Tehran ain't been nuked, let's talk about kids 'n' kittens! 02:30 — In a "free society" how would the legal structure hand...

Adam invites author and free city activist Joyce Brand on the show to talk about two free cities in Honduras (Prospera and Morazan) and the state of the free city movement in general. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Adam welcomes Joyce Brand. 04:23 — So, what is a free city, anyway? What is an alternate way to get good governance? 23:30 — Taking a closer look at the free cities in Honduras, Prospera and Mor...

The Dave Smith vs. Douglas Murray debate caused such a cultural shockwave that Adam and economist Bob Murphy had to take a couple more bites of the apple! New analysis, post-debate critiques of critiques, and meta-frameworks to help us understand the moment. Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. It's Dave vs Douglas on JRE, Round 2! (of Hn analysis, anyway) 02:25 — An example of Douglas Murray after the fact misr...

Brilliant patent attorney, philosopher, legal theorist and libertarian anarchist Stephan Kinsella comes back on the show to take Adam to task for not defending atheism with enough vigor! 00:00 — Intro. Adam and Stephan reminisce about the Tom Woods Cruise! Also: proof that Stephan has a wife. 02:30 — Stephan's intellectual history about the "God issue". 11:30 — What is "sound epistemology" on this...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit hamannature.substack.com Adam has returned from sailing the Caribbean on the Tom Woods Cruise. Tyrone wants details, and hopefully you fine people do as well. Here’s a “sick brag” for our paid subscribers, along with a heartfelt “Thank you!” Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. Adam is surprisingly non-pasty. What gives? 00:58 — What is the Tom Woods...

Adam and Bob Murphy have a whole lot to say about the recent Dave Smith vs. Douglas Murray showdown on the Joe Rogan Experience. You don't want to miss these spicy takes! Enjoy! 00:00 — Intro. It's Dave vs Douglas on JRE! 01:33 — Adam and Bob start off with some initial impressions of the Dave v Douglas debate. Was Douglas Murray just trying to be provocative to sell books? 09:12 — Comparing and c...

Happy Tax Day! To "celebrate" the occasion, Adam and the Porcupine have some thoughts to share with you about the income tax. These thoughts are spicy. 00:00 — Intro. Tyrone is very excited about Tax Day. 01:15 — In an effort to make Adam a happy tax-paying citizen, Tyrone shares "Understanding Taxes", a slideshow from the IRS. What's the best part of the income tax? Voluntary Compliance! 12:03 —...

Economist Bob Murphy is back and he and Adam are going DEEP on the whole tariff issue. What is the truth about tariffs, and why do people (on both sides) argue so stupidly about them? 00:00 — Intro. It's fun to say words in a Trumpian accent. 01:33 — Bob is astonished at the poor quality of discussion about tariffs these days. Are free market economists explaining things wrong? 05:44 — People don'...

Adam and Tyrone finally get around to discussing this year's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards. Who was nominated? Who took home an Oscar? Was the entire thing just god awful and silly and an example of how corrupt and debauched our society has become? 00:00 — Intro. After a long absence, Tyrone returns! A tale of European vacations ensues. 05:55 — Let's talk Oscars! How was the a...

On this crossover episode, Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy invite anarchist Christian writer and podcaster Domenic Scarcella on to talk about the hidden meanings to the upcoming Holy Week, leading to Easter Sunday. 00:00 — Intro. Welcome to Haman Nature's first 3-way! 01:57 — Domenic explains what Holy Week refers to in Christianity. How does the beginning of the story remind us of our experie...

For this episode of Haman Nature, we are sharing with you a recent episode of Natural Order Podcast with Adam and Brian D. O'Leary! "We shall not quarter thy Redcoats"! 00:00 — Intro. 00:48 — Brian shares a great article about the immigration issue (linked below). Does the 3rd Amendment of the US Constitution provide some insight and relief? 06:09 — In principle, what's the difference between our...

On this crossover episode, Adam and libertarian economist Bob Murphy discuss the debate surrounding Trump's extra-judicial deportations. Then, on a very related note, they discuss why we should be moral and what the justifiable foundations of morality are. 00:00 — Intro. 02:04 — Trump is rounding people up and throwing them in an El Salvadorian Prison. Glenn Greenwald has an opinion. So does Bob....

Adam interviews patent attorney, philosopher, legal theorist and libertarian anarchist Stephan Kinsella about his life, his works, and what's next for the great man! 00:00 — Intro. 01:21 — Does Stephan believe there is a level of technology required for "Ancapistan" to "work". 07:42 — Adam has issues with the "is/ought" gap and asks Stephan for help on the matter. 25:42 — The life and times of Ste...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy show some examples of speech and arguments being blocked, shouted down, or censored. Does this approach work? 00:00 — Intro. In which, Bob makes a very unfortunate Freudian slip. 02:17 — Daryll Cooper of the Martyrmade podcast on JRE sparked some controversy. 25:14 — It's very common to try to shut down dissent. Why do we do it? Is it usef...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy break down bad arguments typically found on social media. Why do people act this way? 00:00 — Intro. 02:02 — DOGE found 150 year old Social Security recipients! 16:33 — Did the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics really disrespect The Last Supper? 26:24 — Are we burdening our grandchildren with the federal debt? Or do we "owe it to ourselves"? 32:4...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy dive deep into some current topics that have a hefty economics component. Plus: They're turning the mice trans! 00:00 — Intro. 01:05 — Adam has a question about "the factors of production". Does the concept even make sense? 16:50 — How should we think about the plan to have the government create a Bitcoin reserve? 25:56 — Should government...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the nature of belief in reference to God or gods. What is the proper way to think about religion. Is it good? Bad? Both? 00:00 — Intro. Bob loves the Haman Nature livestream music! 02:21 — Adam the atheist starts things off by giving a nod to the positive aspects of religion on society. 06:35 — Bob reveals his own intellectual t...

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the Oval Office "spat" between Trump, Vance, and Zelensky from a poker player's perspective. 00:00 — Intro. Bob's on the road so his audio and video are trash, but he promises to be extra smart to compensate! 01:03 — Adam brags about going on the Tom Woods Cruise and Bob explains why he wasn't there. 04:02 — Adam gives his impre...

On this episode of Haman Nature, we are sharing an appearance Adam made on David Medley's Proof of Pod podcast. Links below! 00:00 — Intro. 01:03 — David introduces Trump's meme coin ($TRUMP) and it's history. What is this all about? 12:20 — Who is the "greater fool"? What is the purpose of release schedules? What's the backdrop of meme coins? Is it all a grift? Or is this just entertainment? Are...