Russ Roberts, an American economist and author who now lives in Israel, reflects on the transformative impact of the 10/7 Hamas attack and how it’s reshaped his perspective on Israeli society. Since 10/7, Russ has been motivated to further his understanding of the wide range of opinions about Israel’s complex history with Palestinians, questions of national identity, and the broader geopolitical landscape. As the president of Shalem College in Jerusalem, he believes that open discourse is the heart of quality education and helps shape future leaders for a democratic society.

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Outline:

[0:00] Why Russ is seeking out every perspective

[8:50] A brief history of Israel

[15:22] Who is a colonizer and who is indigenous?

[25:17] Is Palestinian autonomy legitimate?

[33:07] The Six-Day War and its aftermath

[39:40] What’s going on at American universities?

[51:51] What’s special about the Jews?

[57:53] The pros and cons of ethnic identity

[1:11:52] Cultures adapt to needs of the moment

[1:24:03] Why the liberal arts matter for society

[1:33:44] How young people can stay grounded

[1:38:20] Civil discourse is the way to discover truth

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Technology journalist and data privacy expert Naomi Brockwell explains the complexities of online privacy and the ever-expanding reach of both government and corporate surveillance. The “if you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear” mindset accepted by much of the American public is, best-case scenario, a sign a great privilege and comfort and, worst-case scenario, full-blown head-in-the-sand denial of reality. Almost every device, app, and wifi network you use sends out an unimaginable amount of data all the time. Data brokers sell your information to whoever is willing to pay, and you can be sure that governments are some of their most reliable customers. Naomi shares tons of practical strategies that almost anyone can implement to protect their privacy, money, and freedom while online.

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Outline:

[0:00] Is privacy possible anymore?

[3:55] History of American privacy rights

[13:39] The “I have nothing to hide” fallacy

[21:49] Google gives away your data for free

[29:45] Resist anti-privacy fear-mongering

[34:22] Not all VPNs are created equal

[39:59] How to make secure credit card payments

[45:18] Better options for search, email, and calendars

[58:19] Constant surveillance changes behavior

[1:01:20] Are free markets bad for privacy?

[1:06:40] Apple is better than Microsoft or Google

[1:13:35] There is no privacy in your car

[1:21:50] Everyone can see your wifi network

[1:26:08] How parents should think about social media

[1:34:38] Security through obscurity no longer works

[1:36:29] The AI revolution will democratize online privacy

[1:44:51] Why don’t most people care about privacy?

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In part two of my conversation with evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying, we discuss what evolutionary biology can teach us about sex, gender, adulthood, and religion. With the recent explosion in transgender identification across American society, along with the censorious condemnation of any criticism within polite circles, we must reexamine the nature of human individuality and our fundamental understanding of male and female. Bret and Heather give a thorough explanation of why biological sex evolved in the first place and how it’s actually defined scientifically. We then zoom out to how this particular issue is just one facet of a broader cultural trend that’s undermining our ability to become true adults who are capable of leading productive, fulfilling, and moral lives.

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Outline:

[0:00] Why going outside really matters

[4:51] Gender is the software of sex

[13:55] Human flexibility vs inescapable biology

[22:58] Monogamy, birth control, and casual sex

[29:22] Transgender dogma undermines women’s liberation

[37:31] Valuable diversity and the scientific method

[44:42] The provisional role of scientific authority

[47:09] How media twists true data to spread false narratives

[52:39] What does it mean to be (and become) an adult?

[1:01:55] Kids destroy your life…and give you something better

[1:10:38] The purpose of traditional rites of passage

[1:18:00] Adapting religious orthodoxy to the 21st century

[1:24:23] Faith, Catholicism, and morality

[1:33:53] How do we justify human dignity?

[1:38:35] Be grateful for and protect what we have

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