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15 December 2023 Livestream "Why is it important what we think if you are acting based on principle?" Transcript: https://freedomain.com/here-is-how-much-i-need-you-freedomain-livestream-transcript/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

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17 December 2023 Sunday Morning Livestream "Never had an emotional connection with my father either. It's still one of my greatest regrets, but in the end it was his choice." But... why would you have an emotional regret? Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

On Christmas, I answered an emergency call. Here is the speech I gave a desperate listener... From Wednesday Night Live, 27 Dec 2023 Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

14 December 2023 Livestream How many people came along with you when you left Trash Planet? The only reason people follow you out of Trash Planet is... https://freedomain.com/how-to-escape-trash-planet-freedomain-livestream-transcript/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

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Freedomain Call In Stefan and the caller dig into patterns of being attracted to "crazy" partners and discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing it. We also talk about taking responsibility for our actions, building relationships based on integrity, and setting higher standards for ourselves. Stefan emphasizes the need to apologize sincerely and be mature, regardless of how others respond. Despite having had difficult childhoods, it's important to not let it define our lives. Lastly, we discuss anger management and the benefits it can bring to one's therapy journey. Transcript: https://freedomain.com/addicted-to-crazy-women/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Freedomain Locals Answers 8 Dec 2023 My brother is 27. He has been working as a forklift operator in a warehouse. Despite family support and encouragement he hasn't done much with his life since he finished highschool. He is dating a 32yo woman for a year now. She is single, very attractive, no kids and works in upper management in a corporation and compares to him she is financially successful. This relationship seems unsustainable and I am worried about her true intentions, because of their status incompatibility. I would appreciate your thoughts on that. Recently you said that one of your listeners has a clownish relationship with themselves because they used the expression 'barf my thoughts out'. I have a similar issue of not taking myself seriously, not approaching life with all the respect that it requires. I don't do it all the time, but have a tendency to downplay the importance of my thoughts, in public and to myself, to laugh at things that aren't funny (and to laugh precisely because these things are very serious). Do you have any advice on how to break out of this pattern? Why is going to the strip club worse than watching pornography? They seem to be equally morally abhorrent, except one is sort of out in the open and one is usually kept hidden. Do you have any advice on helping motivate my almost 6 year old to do her schoolwork? We homeschool and she struggles to pay attention to her memory work (she is supposed to memorize two verses a week) and to do her arithmetic practice (it's 100 addition and subtraction problems everyday). Everything else she gets done without issue. Maybe this is just how it is, but if you have any advice for me, it would be much appreciated! Thank you What do you think of Daniel Mackler's claim that one ought not have children until they are perfectly healed. Is such a thing even remotely possible? Transcript: https://freedomain.locals.com/post/4997925/can-you-really-help-siblings Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

https://cdn.freedomainradio.com/FDRP/FDR_Xmas_eve.mp3 This episode explores insecurities, effective communication, taboo topics, redefining success, parallels between philosophy and being a doctor, using adversity for growth, and ends with gratitude and warm wishes. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022 Brief Summary In today's episode, we explore insecurities and their impact on interactions. We discuss effective communication and bridging gaps between engineers and salespeople. We also tackle taboo topics, emphasizing compassion and moral courage. Success is redefined as the result of willpower and choice, not external factors. We highlight the parallels between philosophy and being a doctor. Privilege is discussed, emphasizing the use of adversity for personal growth. We express gratitude, share a promo code, and extend warm wishes. Love to all, signing off. Chapters 0:00:00 Recap of the Year: Podcasts, Novels, and History Lessons 0:04:14 The Importance of Perspective in Different Stages of Life 0:07:58 The Unseen Impact of Negative Friendships 0:12:42 Merry Christmas greetings and introduction 0:16:05 Curiosity about the age at which change becomes unlikely 0:17:24 The Demon of Dangerous Optimism 0:20:30 The Lottery: Everyone Loses, Exceptions Are Rare 0:23:36 The Danger of Pointing Out Exceptions and Derailing Conversations 0:27:31 The Sabotage of Dating Advice 0:29:01 The Irritation of Nitpickers 0:35:35 Cold Weather and Bad Traffic Woes 0:37:28 The Toxicity of Hope and the Definition of Insanity 0:42:31 Hope as a Drug and the Time and Place for Hope 0:48:24 The pros and cons of tinkering with technology 0:57:44 Creating a Fully Functional Database for a Chinese Company 1:03:52 Judging and evaluating others' worth and choices 1:07:54 Paying what the show is worth and the choice to free ride 1:12:19 Resenting being a younger sibling 1:16:10 The Difficulty of Creating Hit Songs 1:19:13 The Resentment Towards Salespeople 1:23:32 Importance of Sales and Marketing in Determining Success 1:30:31 Handling Public Displays of Child Abuse 1:34:08 Philosophy, Hardship, and Verbal Abuse 1:38:52 Moral Courage in Dysfunctional Environments Long Summary Today, we explore the topic of insecurities and how they impact our interactions with others. I share my own experience with balding, which made me more aware of how we judge others based on physical appearance. Effective communication is another crucial aspect we delve into. I emphasize the importance of conveying complex ideas in a way that is easily understood by others. We also address the tensions between engineers and salespeople, highlighting the need to bridge the gap and learn from each other's skills. In the next segment, we discuss the significance of moral courage in addressing taboo topics. We believe that by having these difficult conversations, we can make a positive impact and assist those who are struggling. Compassion is emphasized as a necessary element when discussing sensitive subjects, such as public displays of child abuse. We challenge the misconception that success is solely determined by external factors like beauty or intelligence. Instead, we assert that willpower, choice, and moral courage play vital roles in achieving success. It's not about your IQ or financial status, but rather about tackling challenges and making the right choices. Drawing a parallel between philosophy and being a doctor, we highlight that both professions are centered around benefiting others, regardless of personal gain or comfort. We share personal experiences that have strengthened our moral courage, preparing us to discuss controversial topics fearlessly. We stress that success requires hard work, action, and the ability to make expertise relatable and useful to others. The topic of privilege is also touched upon, with an emphasis on how it doesn't automatically guarantee virtues and values. We discuss the importance of using adversity to our advantage, drawing inspiration from the practice of judo. Philosophy is presented as a tool to resist insults and negativity, focusing on reason, evidence, and disregarding negative opinions. This approach promotes personal growth and success. We express gratitude for the support we've received and encourage listeners to visit our website using a special promo code. In closing, we extend warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and convey our excitement for future conversations. With love to all, we sign off. Tags insecurities, interactions, effective communication, engineers, salespeople, taboo topics, compassion, moral courage, success, willpower, choice, philosophy, doctor, privilege, adversity, personal growth, gratitude, promo code, warm wishes, love Transcript https://freedomain.com/merry-christmas-my-gift-to-you/

13 December 2023 Livestream What's up with single mothers? What is their fate? Transcript: https://freedomain.com/are-single-moms-deluded-freedomain-livestream-transcript/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

10 December 2023 Livestream What is life like as a beautiful woman? Important to understand!! Transcript: https://freedomain.com/understanding-beautiful-women-freedomain-livestream-transcript/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Friday Night Live 8 December 2023 A mother writes a letter to her son and shares it on social media. What does this teach us? Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

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December 2023 Locals Questions What is behind the latest trend in younger women making TikToks and other content that shames their husbands over what they call emotional load and emotional labor? Seems like a new round of self victimization by the same feminist psyop. These women are absolutely miserable. I am a follower of Christ and believe in an afterlife. Yesterday my father-in-law suggested that Christians who believe in heaven should just end their lives and go to a better place saying that there is no reason to continue life here if there's a paradise waiting for us. I have children, I'm pregnant, I find so much joy and beauty in my daily life and can't imagine how I could just press the eject button on myself, not to mention the gospel really doesn't care for suicide, put it mildly. I saw his statement as an idealistic confession that nothing really matters to him and that if he could trade his life away for something he perceived as better he would. What does philosophy say about our purpose here? Can suicide ever be considered a valid option for people who are enduring suffering? I signed up because of your extensive library of documentaries and insightful commentaries on History and current events. For some reason this has, in my eyes devolved into endless chatter with dysfunstional people and their personal problems, usually of their own making. A sort of "Dial The Analyst" format. I am truthfully not the least interested in hearing people whine about their self-inflicted misery! There is more than enough of that sprayed all over the Internet. You have to much knowledge and too much to offer about history and its implications upon the current world we live in. To be wasting it on such nonsense. But that is just me. Last night I had a dream that I had a baby. She/he was so small, so precious. I felt a deep connection to this child in the dream. I was breastfeeding her/him, my fiancé was there and I just felt an immense sense of love and care towards both of them, especially the baby. When I woke up, I was heartbroken and devastated. So disappointed. It felt so real. I can’t stop thinking about this dream, about the baby. It has consumed my whole day. I have cried multiple times, even had a moment of hyperventilating. I have never had such a vivid dream about a baby before. I feel changed. What does this mean? I’m curious to know what you think about this..perhaps my body/genes is telling me something. I can imagine you perhaps saying this. I am 22, and cannot wait to have children. If my fiancé was on board, I’d have them right now. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Let's talk crypto! Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

6 December 2023 Livestream Why is your life the way it is? Why do you do the things you do? Is it because of your childhood? Your history? Why? Why?? WHY??? Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

3 December 2023 Livestream The importance of clear language in philosophy; the corruption of academia; what forced funding does to science; and more! Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

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Freedomain Livestream 2 December 2023 Philosopher Stefan Molyneux explores how vaccinations have impacted relationships and finances, what forgiveness is and is not, declining fertility rates, and the optimism of the older generation. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Artist and philosopher Stefan Molyneux reviews the new monster movie GODZILLA MINUS ONE! Transcript: https://freedomain.com/godzilla-minus-one-the-freedomain-movie-review/ Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

29 November 2023 Livestream Imagine that you're a strong swimmer, suddenly caught in a riptide! A lifeguard spots you, giving you a "thumbs up" from his chair, but does not help you. You get to shore, eventually, and then... Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Freedomain Call In https://cdn.freedomainradio.com/FDRP/FDR_addicted_to_crazy_women_call_in.mp3 The conversation touches on recognizing patterns, taking responsibility, building healthier relationships, overcoming childhood trauma, and the benefits of anger management in therapy. I’m a middle aged old man who is going through a breakup with my long-term girlfriend . We have a 4 yr old boy. I would like to talk about the relationship issues and whether or not I can salvage the it. I’ve also had a previous marriage of 10 years with another son who is 16 yr old. I’m struggling with sex, depression, and being consistent in my profession. Any help is appreciated! Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022 Brief Summary In this part of the conversation, I reflect on my pattern of being attracted to "crazy" partners and discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing it. We also talk about taking responsibility for our actions, building relationships based on integrity, and setting higher standards for ourselves. Stefan emphasizes the need to apologize sincerely and be mature, regardless of how others respond. We touch on my difficult childhood and the importance of not letting it define my life. Lastly, we discuss anger management and the benefits it can bring to my therapy journey. Transcript: https://freedomain.com/addicted-to-crazy-women/ Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction and audio check 0:03:10 Past struggles, counseling, and moving for a job 0:07:13 Moving back to hometown and living with family 0:11:02 COVID Hits and Relationship Struggles Begin 0:20:19 Unveiling Past Traumas: A Shift in Therapy Approach 0:22:53 Communication Breakdown and Intimacy Issues 0:27:33 Challenging Family Situation and Academic Difficulties 0:30:39 Son's Disinterest in School and Possible Learning Disabilities 0:36:37 Challenges with custody and lack of evaluation for son 0:42:08 Child's Accountability and Maturity 0:45:32 Stability and Christian Influence 0:47:31 Troubled Teenage Years and Running Away 0:52:32 Introduction and Inexperience with Dating Apps 1:01:50 Girlfriend: The Sanest of the Lot? 1:02:45 The Attraction to "Crazy" Girls 1:10:44 The Role of Sex in Distracting from Instabilities 1:20:12 The Beginning of a Troubled Relationship 1:28:37 Postpartum Depression and its Impact 1:32:45 Resuming Sex Life and Postpartum Duration 1:39:40 Mental Health Issues and Motorcycle Injuries 1:43:07 Seeking Understanding: The Need to Unravel Family History 1:48:03 Desperate for a Salvaged Family 1:51:29 Relationship Sinking: Hurtful Words and Uncertainty 1:55:31 Indulging Temper: Price to Pay for Hurtful Words 2:00:35 The Empty Threat: Parenting and Apologies 2:04:03 Removing Excuses and Changing Behavior: Stop Being a Jerk 2:07:43 Taking responsibility and measuring oneself by integrity 2:12:43 Taking Responsibility for One's Actions 2:14:13 Managing Anger: Keeping Control and Avoiding Harm Long Summary In this part of the conversation, I reflect on my past relationships and acknowledge a pattern of being attracted to "crazy" girls. I admit that I often don't realize the extent of my partners' craziness until around six months into the relationship. Stefan challenges me to be honest and genuine in our conversation, expressing frustration that my son has been mistreated by one of these partners. Stefan emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the pattern in order to break free from it. I then reflect on my past shoplifting phase and how it was a result of not caring about society or personal values. However, I had a realization that I needed to change my mindset and align my actions with my values. I emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for my own actions, regardless of how others behave. I highlight the mistake of expecting others to change before making positive changes myself. True integrity, I explain, means doing the right thing regardless of others' actions. I stress the significance of apologizing sincerely and being accountable for our behavior, even if the other person may not respond positively. Building relationships based on integrity is more valuable than seeking validation, and we need to measure ourselves by what is right rather than what is convenient or dependent on others. Moving forward, we discuss my difficult childhood and teenage years. Stefan sympathizes with the hardships I've endured but emphasizes that I can't let those experiences define the rest of my life. He encourages me to have standards and set expectations for myself that are independent of my upbringing. We then shift the conversation towards my stepfather, whom I seem to have some illusions about. Stefan points out that despite any positive qualities he may have shown me as a teenager, he married a drug addict who was abusive and neglectful towards her children. Stefan urges me to aim higher and not settle for dysfunction, highlighting the importance of being the kind of person that my kids can look up to. Stefan stresses the importance of maturity and apologizing sincerely to someone I've hurt, even if they're angry or upset with me. He emphasizes that it's not about telling them what to do but showing genuine remorse and understanding. This level of maturity will inspire my kids and help me repair the damage I've done. Even if reconciling with my girlfriend seems challenging, Stefan encourages me to do the right thing regardless. He emphasizes that integrity isn't conditional on others doing the right thing, it's about staying true to my principles and doing what's right, regardless of the response from others. Stefan encourages me to be a leader by taking ownership, apologizing, and doing the right thing. We then discuss anger management and its potential benefits in my therapy journey. Stefan uses the analogy of a dog on a leash, explaining that taking off the leash would lead to an attack. He advises me not to give in to anger and potentially cause harm. I express my agreement and mention my commitment to therapy. Stefan expresses admiration for my bravery and commitment, and the call ends with me expressing gratitude and saying goodbye. Tags attraction, crazy partners, recognizing, addressing, responsibility, integrity, higher standards, apologize sincerely, maturity, difficult childhood, not defining, anger management, therapy journey

I believe I have a lot of problems, but I had to condense most of that down to two large issues I have in life, one of which is isolation, I suppose. I've been very isolated in my life, especially after dropping out of high school in 2017. And it's gotten really painful, and I've also been very much attached to reading fiction. So it sort of started when I was 12 years old, and I'm 25 now. And only recently, it really has started to lose its charm and its grip and influence on me. But very often, I would find myself awake at night and do nothing but read until I couldn't stay awake anymore. More, and basically I'd be drowning myself in it, in fantasy and fiction, and I guess I wanted to postpone reality because it sort of always sort of ran faster than my heart could beat... Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get my new series on the Truth About the French Revolution, access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and more! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

Friday Night Live 24 Nov 2023 Are there people in your life who are consumed by decadence, corruption, abuse, dysfunction, mass problems, addictions, and so on and you desperately want to help them? Perhaps some just aren't doing well? Let's talk about why by dipping into demonology. Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free! Get access to the audiobook for my new book 'Peaceful Parenting,' StefBOT-AI, private livestreams, premium call in shows, and the 22 Part History of Philosophers series! See you soon! https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022