Open Minds

Joel joins Shepard and discusses intellectualism, theism, Christianity, faith, logic, reason, bias and more. Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26ImPkla5EQ&t=545s Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48wsWSgPlAM&t=657s The list of Cognitive biases that Joel mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases#False_priors Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www...

A lay philosopher discusses the intellectual and social implications of the freedom trucker's brave demonstrations in 2022. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

An examination of the best argument made for theism in this video: https://odysee.com/@ShepardtheVoluntaryist:6/Can-a-Theist-Be-An-Intellectual:3 Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

A brief walk-thru of the Will Smith and Chris Rock lapping incident and aftermath. What Does a Voluntaryist Think About Will Smith's Slap? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Have you already purchased Shepard's book, Anarchy Exposed? If not, please buy it like statists vote, Early and Often! ;-) https://amzn.to/3x9qSEZ Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard chats about his perspectives on Labor Unions. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

He might well be, all it takes to prove it is, well, proof. ;-) Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard addresses some challenges to the assertion that taxation is theft. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ Is Taxation Theft? Response to Arguments

Is the perfect balance for all people exactly the same? Should political organizations like the WHO determine a blanket "perfect number?" Of course not. Balance is subjective based on values. Is the perfect balance for all people exactly the same? Should political organizations like the WHO determine a blanket "perfect number?" Of course not. Balance is subjective based on values. Please subscribe...

The central question being - is http:www.voluntaryist.com 's thinking correct, and if not, is a person involved in government politics automatically excluded from the category, "Voluntaryist?" From http://voluntaryist.com : "Voluntaryists are advocates of non-political, non-violent strategies to achieve a free society. We reject electoral politics, in theory and in practice, as incompatible with l...

In response to a great comment on this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwDaCwtksw8 From a moral (not a pragmatic) perspective, how much participation may I voluntaryist have? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

What burden of proof do YOU require for conspiracy theories? Some of my thoughts. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

You don't deserve a "job." A job is not a thing to be had. What is it then? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Back in 2016, I made a video about voluntaryism, ancap, anarcho-capitalism, and such, and after years of thought, this is my update. (This video includes the original video: "What Voluntaryism IS and what it AIN'T!) New comments at 04:55 Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard describes what he believes and suggests a common name used for this philosophy. What is This Philosophy Called? Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Greed is good? Yes, unless it is mixed with something bad. I will see you next Sunday with another video! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Some of my “left” friends call me a “rightist” and some of my “right” friends call me a leftist. 🙂 Frequently, people will hear me use a word to describe my beliefs, and then make up what they think I must believe in based on their misunderstanding of the word, or based on their definition of the word. It is probably fair for me to make some statements about my subjective beliefs and what I am wi...

Purpose & Future of My YouTube Channel | Books mentioned: Most Dangerous Superstition: https://amzn.to/3GAeSPn For a New Liberty: https://amzn.to/3t0UT79 Anarchy Exposed: https://amzn.to/3wWPwqK Everyday Anarchy: https://amzn.to/3x1s0ZP Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/ Affiliate links are inclu...

What I might conspire to do if I was an evil emperor! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Let's be patient when others are not at our level. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

Shepard discusses a common type of propaganda, I bet you can find examples of it within a few minutes of looking at stories on your news feed. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks

Candles in the Dark link: https://attendcandles.com/ Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

-No really my friend, what is YOUR reason-based, rational, intelligent purpose for praying? There is a difference between knowledge and belief. Knowledge is a subset of belief: Belief: Acceptance that a proposition is likely true. Knowledge: A belief backed by strong reason and evidence (truth)-- to the level of almost asserting that one cannot be wrong. Belief- Theist / Anti-Theist / Atheist: -Th...

It isn't the Voluntaryists who are utopian dreamers! Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/

No really, WHY? Why buy local? I have some reasons why, but I also have some reasons why not. Please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shepardthinks :) Learn about Voluntaryism at http://openlyvoluntary.com/