Rule of Reason

Send us Fan Mail We’re told Western values are outdated — even oppressive. But the truth is, the freedoms, stability, and prosperity we enjoy in countries like Australia were built on a foundation of Western civilisation: truth, reason, responsibility, law, and faith. In this episode, Zac Rule makes the case for why Western society is worth defending . Not because it’s perfect — but because no civ...

Send us Fan Mail Free markets have lifted billions out of poverty — but when profit becomes the highest goal, society starts to break. Capitalism works best when it serves families, communities, and values — not when it replaces them. In this episode, Zac Rule explores why economics needs ethics . We discuss how capitalism, left unchecked, can erode culture, destroy work-life balance, and hollow o...

Send us Fan Mail Every strong civilisation begins in the home — and collapses when the home breaks down. Today, Australian families are under pressure from every direction: rising costs, cultural cynicism, and government policies that reward fragmentation over stability. In this episode, Zac Rule explores why no nation can thrive if its families are falling apart . From marriage and fatherhood to...

Send us Fan Mail Welfare was meant to be a safety net — not a way of life. But in modern Australia, the system has shifted from supporting people to trapping them. Multi-generational dependence, broken family incentives, and disincentives to work are just a few of the unintended consequences. In this episode, Zac Rule breaks down why our welfare state — despite good intentions — is failing the ver...

Send us Fan Mail In a world overwhelmed by negativity, uncertainty, and division, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode of Rule of Reason, we explore where hope lives—not in grand promises or utopian dreams, but in the quiet strength of responsibility, perspective, and meaningful action. We’ll challenge the idea that the world is getting worse and offer a grounded perspect...

Send us Fan Mail In this post-election episode of Rule of Reason, I share my honest thoughts on why I believe Labor won, why the Liberal Party lost, and what might have caused the Greens to lose all their seats. This isn't a deep political analysis — just a grounded reflection on the key themes and shifts I saw in this election, and what they reveal about where Australia is headed. Then, I sh...

Send us Fan Mail We live in the safest, most comfortable, and most connected time in human history — so why does it feel like we’re more anxious, isolated, and unhappy than ever? In this episode of Rule of Reason, we unpack the hidden costs of modern life: endless distractions, social media comparison, consumerism, and the loss of meaning that comes from comfort without purpose. This isn’t about r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rule of Reason, we explore why family policy is the foundation of every successful society — and why it's been ignored for far too long. From tax injustice against stay-at-home parents to the soaring cost of living that crushes young families, we break down the real-world impact of policy that treats family life as an afterthought. We cover: ✅ Why family i...

Send us Fan Mail Why Australia Needs a New Moral Framework | Rule of Reason Australia isn’t just in political or economic trouble — we’re facing a moral crisis. As truth becomes subjective and responsibility disappears, our nation is left divided, anxious, and without direction. In this episode, Zac Rule explores why restoring Australia's future starts with restoring our shared values — truth...

Send us Fan Mail Australia's housing crisis is out of control — and it’s no longer just affecting first-home buyers. In this episode of Rule of Reason , Zachary Rule breaks down a bold but balanced policy idea to bring thousands of homes back into the market — without punishing everyday Australians or vilifying wealth. We explore: Why 4% of property investors hold over 500,000 homes How we ca...

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 3 of the youtube series I did on what characteristics we need to improve in ourselves before we can accurately view the world around us. Learning the importance of Perspective.

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 4 of the youtube series I did on what characteristics we need to improve in ourselves before we can accurately view the world around us. Learning the importance of The Value of Hard Work.

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 5 of the youtube series I did on what characteristics we need to improve in ourselves before we can accurately view the world around us. Learning the importance of Self Awareness.

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 6 of the series I did on YouTube discussing the characteristics we all need to work on before we can view the world around us. This episode discusses the importance of Finding Your Meaning. 

Send us Fan Mail This is my first episode in the series discussing the 2025 Australian Federal Election. This is a broad overview before we discuss more specific topics in subsequent episodes.

Send us Fan Mail This is the second episode in the Federal Election series. In this episode we talk about energy policy, which Political Parties support which energy policies and whether one policy is better than another.

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 3 in the Federal Election series. In today's episode we discuss Big Government vs Small Government and whether one is better than the other and what tradeoffs each one requires.