123 - Michael Williams: Capitalism, Exceptionalism and the American Founding

Individual Freedom, Political Philosophy, Democracy, American Founding, Cultural Change, Leadership, Personal Responsibility, American Exceptionalism.

Timothy Allen talks with Michael Williams.
Michael Williams is founder & president of ALTIUS Financial, Inc. He’s also the creator of the Defenders of Capitalism Project which is a crucial component of the Leadership Program of the Rockies curriculum.
In this conversation, Michael and Timothy explore governance and individual freedom. Recounting their personal journeys they discuss the historical context of democracy, the challenges of collective governance, and the philosophical underpinnings of individual rights.
As they navigate through topics such as the role of government, the impact of culture on freedom, and the necessity of personal responsibility, they reflect on the complexities of modern society and the importance of self-examination in the pursuit of liberty.
Enjoy the conversation.

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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Coming up
(00:42) Veritas Village Promo
(01:25) Start of conversation
(05:37) Democracy is not a good thing
(08:47) America no longer has a culture of freedom
(11:05) The American Founding
(14:43) The reality of freedom in America
(20:07) America's abundance mindset
(23:02) Can you change the system from the inside?
(32:37) Evil is impotent
(38:27) Why do we value liberty?
(43:32) Teaching self-leadership at the LPR
(47:17) Where does progressivism fit into all this?
(51:57) Government's proper role
(1:00:07) Who are your idols?
(1:08:51) Is the USA too large?
(1:17:47) USA, liberty & leading by example

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