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Law of Self Defense News/Q&A
Branca & Posobiec: How to Crush America's Enemies!

Law of Self Defense News/Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 75:34


For complete Medicare guidance, dial (617) 644-0093 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter Medicare Advisors.Join me today at Noon ET as I welcome my good friend Jack Posobiec to the show to talk about the newest edition of his fantastic book, “Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them).”“Unhumans” provides a huge service to American patriots if only because it sharply identifies our existential enemies—the nihilistic, envy-driven haters of life, liberty, and property who cloak themselves in political terms such as communism, socialism, Marxism, and most recently “Social Progressivism” and their brownshirts, “Antifa.” The common thread—their visceral hatred for the freedom of their betters, and their desperate willingness to burn down civilization to prevent others from achieving more and living better than themselves.Best of all, Jack is not a mere “black-piller” or “doomer”—he offers practical solutions and a path to victory in the existential fight for survival of America in particular and Western Civilization in general—hence the “… and How to Crush Them” portion of the book's title. Join us LIVE at Noon ET as we break it all down!The most updated edition of “Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them)” is currently available for pre-order (releasing September 29) HERE:  https://amzn.to/3UN58MWMake sure you're ready to win the LEGAL FIGHT that follows the PHYSICAL FIGHT if you're ever compelled to defend yourself or your family from criminal predation. Learn why I am PERSONALLY a member of CCW SAFE, and why YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING, TOO:  https://lawofselfdefense.com/ccwsafeClarence Thomas x 9: Perfect SCOTUS Mugs! https://tinyurl.com/k778wj2kFor complete Medicare guidance, dial (617) 644-0093 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter.All @TheBrancaShow mugs & MORE! https://tinyurl.com/k778wj2kJOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month! YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hn32rfz9 Locals: https://tinyurl.com/yck4w9kfFOUNDING FATHERS SPEED DIAL: Founding Fathers SPEED DIAL: https://tinyurl.com/3f7pc8nzEpisode #1429.Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Badlands Media
Spellbreakers Ep. 0179: The Barbarian Invasions Saved Western Civilization?

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 86:36


Host Matt Trump (fighting a temperamental mic cord) turns his leftover map slides into a full episode on a provocative question: did the barbarians actually destroy Rome, or preserve it? Picking up from last week's Phantom Time detour, he leans on Belgian historian Henri Pirenne and the book Medieval Cities, bought decades ago as an Austin physics grad student, to argue a mainstream but revisionist case. The thesis: the Germanic tribes (Goths, Angles, Saxons, Franks) did not want to burn Rome down. They wanted in, preserving Roman civilization under new rulers, feudalism, and above all the Church, which outlived the state. What truly severed the ancient world, Pirenne argues, was the Arab conquest cutting Christian Europe off from Mediterranean commerce, shifting Europe's center of gravity north. Expect Hagia Sophia, Ravenna mosaics, Justinian, and pointed parallels to whether America is reliving Rome's fall.

The Drew Mariani Show
The problems with socialism

The Drew Mariani Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 51:14


Hour 3 for 8/26/26 Drew begins the hour talking about the new Stanley Rother movie (1:43) and then talks about socialism (4:28). Dr. Paul Kengor joins the conversation (17:26). Other topics include idealism (21:21), Western Civilization not in colleges (25:27), Marx's views and the Bible (27:39), Marx and Satan (35:53), and experience of living in Cuba with communism (48:31) Resources: Stanley Rother movie: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/american-martyr-the-stanley-rother-story/?utm_source=relevant+radio&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=theatrical+release+ Dan Lipinski article on socialism: https://firstthings.com/the-spiritual-appeal-of-democratic-socialism/ JPII encyclical on Capitalism: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_01051991_centesimus-annus.html Pope Leo XIII encyclical on Catholic Social teaching: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_01051991_centesimus-annus.html The Devil and Karl Marx:https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-devil-and-karl-marx-communisms-long-march-of-death-deception-and-infiltration/ https://spectator.org/hasan-piker-and-the-democrats-who-embrace-his-violent-rhetoric/

Making the Argument with Nick Freitas
Anne Hathaway Wants to Destroy Western Civilization

Making the Argument with Nick Freitas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 52:05


Excerpts from a speech by Anne Hathaway are making the rounds in both leftist and conservative circles, and I was asked to do a response video. In this episode, I break down all of the problems with Hathaway's statements, the dangerous ideologies behind her nice-sounding words, and equip you with the information and arguments you need to combat this nice-sounding but deeply evil and destructive ideology. There are big things happening at Blaze, and we'd love for you to join us. You can join now at https://Get.BlazeTV.com/Nick and use promo code “NICK” to get $20 off! SPONSOR: Human Coalition For just $26, you can create a life-saving moment for a mother and her baby. Human Coalition reaches women before the abortion industry does, right when they're scared and searching for a way out, and connects them to free ultrasounds, real resources, and a Continuum of Care that stays with them until they're stable. More than 36,000 women have already chosen life, and over a million more moms still need to be reached. Give $26 and be her lifeline at https://www.humancoalition.org/freitas ----- SPONSOR: Alliance Defending Freedom Alliance Defending Freedom defends your God-given rights in courtrooms across America, winning critical cases for free speech, religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and parental rights, even at the U.S. Supreme Court. For a limited time, your gift is matched by a special grant while matching funds last, so it makes twice the impact. Have your gift matched while funds last. Text NICK to 83848, or give at https://www.JoinADF.com/Nick ----- GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitas YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nickjfreitas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.0 00:00 – Answering the Hathaway speech that keeps resurfacing 01:29 – "It takes zero courage to love you" 06:46 – Why she keeps calling everything a myth 10:33 – Her central claim, and why it's backwards 14:37 – The seatbelt ad that explains the whole thing 16:54 – Reading the whiteness checklist out loud 19:59 – Where these ideas actually came from 25:26 – Would she give this speech in Tehran? 28:55 – The Marxist turn, and her $80 million 32:26 – She's asking for the Christian framework she rejects 35:45 – "Love is love" is not a definition 40:23 – Freud, Marx, and where this ideology comes from 48:24 – Not love, but a revolutionary agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AFA@TheCore
Islam and the Growing Threat to Western Civilization

AFA@TheCore

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 51:40


Start Making Sense
Chud of the Rings w/ Bret Devereaux / Fighting Fascism

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 83:21


We all love making fun of fascists. But Dr. Bret Devereaux makes an art of it. Bret is a historian of antiquity and a Tolkien scholar, and he doesn't suffer fools. He's been going at it with the world of online chud “historians” — the fascists who say they're fighting to defend “Western Civilization,” something they've never bothered to actually try to understand. And he has similarly choice words for the far right billionaire freaks who idolize, and utterly misunderstand, the Lord of the Rings.This is a genuinely delightful conversation for nerds like us. But it's also a serious look into the ways the far right misuses history and literature to advance their fucked up worldviews -- and how we can fight back.Check out Bret's WONDERFUL blog, A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry, at acoup.blog.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liz Collin Reports
Ep. 285: 'Don't Sharia my Texas': Film director explains how Sharia law would destroy Western civilization

Liz Collin Reports

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 14:02


Send us Fan MailFilm director Chris Burgard joined Liz Collin on her podcast. Burgard is the director of the new documentary "Remember the Alamo - Don't Sharia My Texas" that looks at how Sharia law and mass Muslim immigration represent a battle for the soul of Texas.“We know that they are targeting Texas because they absolutely believe that if they take down Texas, they can take down the whole United States and once the United States is gone, they've got Western civilization,” Burgard said.He also spoke about the parallels to Minnesota, which is home to the largest Somali population in the country.“This is fundamentally transforming the United States of America,” he said of what's happening in Minnesota.Support the show

The Morning Xtra
The Morning XTRA Full Show Replay 8-6-26

The Morning Xtra

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 165:53


The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Tug and Los discuss the latest developments involving Dr. Anthony Fauci and whether accountability could finally be coming after being voted in contempt of congress, examining the Democratic Socialists of America's views on parental rights and voter weight, and break down why they believe the Muslim Brotherhood and the Chinese Communist Party have adopted similar long-term political strategies. The guys are also joined by Tom Mitchell, The Honest Car Guy, for his weekly visit. On today's show:• Politics during football season and the Braves continuing to silence the critics• Why Hunter Biden is suddenly sounding more reasonable• Storytime with Los• Hasan Piker is using the left's tactics against them• Why British accents seem so convincing• What real Wealth really isAtlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Xtra
The Morning XTRA Hour 2 (8-6-26) | The Muslim Brotherhood Takes Notes from China, Storytime with Los & The Honest Car Guy

The Morning Xtra

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 46:29


The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! First thing to know: The Muslim Brotherhood has learned the same lesson the CCP has Storytime with Los Tom Mitchell, The Honest Car Guy, joins the show Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking in Public - AlbertMohler.com
The Battle for Western Civilization — A Conversation with Professor Allen Guelzo

Thinking in Public - AlbertMohler.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 68:06


This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with Professor of Humanities in the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida, esteemed historian Allen Guelzo. They discuss his recent book, “The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition.”You can purchase Dr. Guelzo’s book, “The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition,” here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.

Redeeming Truth Podcast
EP 199 | Why Is Western Civilization in Decline? | Redeeming Truth

Redeeming Truth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 69:56


What happens when a civilization loses the biblical foundations that helped shape it? In this episode of Redeeming Truth, the conversation examines the decline of Western civilization, the rise of political Islam, secular humanism, weak churches, and the erosion of a biblical worldview in the family, culture, and government. What should the Christian response be? Rather than fear, apathy, or political radicalization, believers are called to biblical faithfulness—strengthening their families, committing themselves to healthy local churches, knowing God's Word, and faithfully engaging the culture around them. This episode explores the relationship between Christianity and Western civilization, political Islam and Sharia law, church and state, biblical parenting, Christian leadership, and what believers can do to stand firm in a rapidly changing culture. How did we get here—and how should Christians respond?

Dumbasses Talking Politics
Episode 1133 - No, The Dodgers Are NOT Ruining Baseball!

Dumbasses Talking Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 32:41


There is a book called The Camp of the Saints about the third invading Europe and the consequences to Western Civilization. Guess what? This book, written in 1974, is happening today. We should really pay attention to this. The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken another step towards a third straight World Series title. A lot of people are whining that the Dodgers are ruining baseball, but are they? Some who know baseball say, "no." And our courts, once again, prove we are living in a two-tiered justice system.   Follow me on X @RunninFewl Watch the video supplements to the podcast: https://rumble.com/user/DumbassesTalkingPolitics?e9s=src_v1_cmd Visit the Dumbasses Talking Politics web site for all show notes, videos, and links: https://www.dumbassestalkingpolitics.com Subscribe for free to Gene's Substack (Dumbasses Talking Politics): https://dumbassestalkingpolitics.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search  

Bernie and Sid
Brigadier General Blaine Holt Says Western Civilization is Under Attack

Bernie and Sid

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 12:11 Transcription Available


Brigadier General Blaine Holt joins John Catsimatidis, Jake Novak & Michael Cohen on Sid & Friends in the Morning.

Living in the USA
Trump's Todd Blanche problem: Harold Meyerson; Election Protection: Skye Perryman; 'The Odyssey': John Powers

Living in the USA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 53:24


Trump's trouble this week is getting the Senate committee to advance his nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Two key Republican senators are refusing to vote for Blanche unless Trump gives up on his deal that gives him immunity from tax audits – Harold Meyerson comments.Also: An impressive alliance of groups have been preparing for months to counter Trump's threats to Democrats in the midterms. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward and a member of The Senate Democrats' Election Protection Task Force, explains why “we are going to have free and fair elections” in November.Plus: Elon Musk calls Christopher Nolan's film “The Odyssey” “part of a left-wing plan” to “destroy Western Civilization.” John Powers has a different view – he's critic-at-large on NPR's “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross.

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis
Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis: America Needs to Wake Up to the Islamist Threat to Western Civilization

Cats at Night with John Catsimatidis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 13:06 Transcription Available


The Culture We Deserve
Elon Musk: Protector of the West

The Culture We Deserve

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 107:03


Elon Musk is going to save Western Civilization from migration, Sharia law, and Christopher Nolan films. He bravely offered up Grok as the tool to generate a woke-free version of The Odyssey, after spending months of his life complaining about casting choices and insults to traditional Greek culture.  Jessa and Nico rehash how The Iliad and The Odyssey became culture war flashpoints, how Elon became such a RETVRN guy, and why weirdos look to the past to shore up their identities so they don't have to deal with what disappointments they all are. Shownotes and references: http://theculturewedeserve.substack.com

Start Making Sense
Election Protection for the Midterms, plus ‘The Odyssey' for Filmgoers

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 39:36 Transcription Available


An impressive alliance of groups have been preparing for months to counter Trump's threats to Democrats in the midterms. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward and a member of The Senate Democrats' Election Protection Tast Force, explains why “we are going to have free and fair elections” in November. Also: Elon Musk calls Christopher Nolan's film “The Odyssey” “part of a left-wing plan” to “destroy Western Civilization.” John Powers has a differnet view – he's critic-at-large on NPR's “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Start Making Sense with Jon Wiener
Election Protection for the Midterms, plus ‘The Odyssey' for Filmgoers

Start Making Sense with Jon Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 39:36 Transcription Available


An impressive alliance of groups have been preparing for months to counter Trump's threats to Democrats in the midterms. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward and a member of The Senate Democrats' Election Protection Tast Force, explains why “we are going to have free and fair elections” in November. Also: Elon Musk calls Christopher Nolan's film “The Odyssey” “part of a left-wing plan” to “destroy Western Civilization.” John Powers has a differnet view – he's critic-at-large on NPR's “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETY
S4E026: The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships, in the Opposite Direction! With Special Guest Chad Wolf

MYSTICAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS SOCIETY

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 133:29


In the first half of the episode Sumo and Kavi talk about game poems while Sumo plays some in the background. There's also talk about the Library of Babel, evolution, the universe and other fun stuff.In the second half of the episode special guest and friend of the show Chad Wolf joins Sumo to talk about Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey movie and how it's a metaphor for World War 2 and the fall of Western Civilization.LinksFollow Chad Wolf on X/TwitterSupport the showMore Linkswww.MAPSOC.orgFollow Sumo on TwitterAlternate Current RadioMAPSOC back on YouTube Again!Support the Show!Become a True FanBecome a Micronation CitizenSubscribe to the Podcast on GumroadSubscribe to the Podcast on PatreonSubscribe to the Podcast on BuzzsproutSubscribe to the Podcast on SubstackBuy Us a Tibetan Herbal TeaSumo's SubstacksHoly is He Who WrestlesModern Pulp

New Discourses
An Accessible Summary of Critical Theory

New Discourses

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 22:35


New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 173 America and all of Western Civilization are being poisoned by a Western derivative of Marxism known ultimately as Critical Theory. So, what is Critical Theory, where does it come from, how does it work, and how can we possibly understand it? In this helpful episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay brings his considerable experience in studying and communicating the nature of Critical Theory to audiences around the world to you, dear listener, to explain it in a simple, easy-to-grasp way that will leave you clearer than ever on this menace to our society and what to do about it. Join him for an all-new explanation of the basics of the Critical Theory. Join us for the Preserving Liberty Conference at Sea!: https://ndcruise.com Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #CriticalTheory

Straight White American Jesus
Weekly Roundup: The Odyssey, Christian Nationalism, and the Invention of “Western Civilization”

Straight White American Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 64:17


Brad Onishi and Dan Miller explore the American right's furious reaction to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and what the controversy reveals about race, representation, gender, sexuality, and the politics of “Western civilization.” From outrage over Black actors and queer representation in contemporary adaptations to the right's insistence that certain stories, traditions, and cultural identities belong exclusively to white people, the conversation examines why the boundaries of “the West” are constantly being defended—and who gets pushed outside them. The discussion then turns to the rise of civilizational populism and its growing influence on the American right. Brad and Dan unpack how appeals to “Western Christian civilization” are being used to unite Christian nationalists, technocrats, billionaires, and authoritarian political actors around a shared vision of cultural hierarchy and social order. They connect the backlash over The Odyssey to Marco Rubio's foreign policy, the politics of Venezuela, the disputed results of a national civics competition, and the broader question of who gets to represent the future of America. Subscribe to the Axis Mundi Network on Substack:⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com⁠Become a paid subscriber:⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com⁠... Support our work with a tax-deductible donation:⁠https://www.irmce.org/donate⁠Visit the Institute for Religion, Media, and Civic Engagement (IRMCE):⁠https://www.irmce.org⁠ ⁠www.groundnews.com/swaj⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jesse Kelly Show
Hour 3: Haters of Western Civ

The Jesse Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 35:11 Transcription Available


Who really built Western Civilization and if you hate Western Civilization, what do you do? Underselling how blood red states can have such deep blue cities. John Cornyn blocking because of AIDs funding. Cartel nicknames. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Versatilist
Episode 418: Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization - George Koutromanos

The Versatilist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 36:36


In conjunction with the ILRN conference, which took place in Athens, I have been hosting a limited series I'm calling "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization."  I'll be talking with educators, developers, business leaders, museum leaders, and others from across Greece to highlight all of the amazing things that are happening in immersive learning in and around Greece.  In this episode, I speak with George Koutromanos who was the Local Chair for the ILRN Conference.  This is the bookend for the "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization" series.

New Discourses
The Nature of Islam's Attack on Israel

New Discourses

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 12:46


New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 172 Why are the various Islamic states around Israel so frequently hostile to it? Why are so many Muslims so antisemitic? Why is Islam itself coded with antisemitism? These are all answerable questions, and to the average Westerner, the answer is hard to fully understand. Thankfully, there are an increasing number of accessible resources making the issue clear. One example is Danny Burmawi's (https://x.com/DanBurmawy) new book Islam, Israel, and the West: A Former Muslim's Analysis (https://amzn.to/4y7rgAQ), which New Discourses recommends to address these kinds of questions for people. In this episode of New Discourses Bullets, host James Lindsay dives into a short section of Barmawi's book to highlight a crucial point: there are only two sides here, with Israel or against Israel, and to side with Israel is to side with Western Civilization and its moral legitimacy and against it is to be against Western Civilization and its moral legitimacy. It is ultimately that simple. Join him for the discussion and to make your choice. [Full disclosure: Dan Burmawi runs the Ideological Defense Institute (https://idicenter.org/) (IDI), and James Lindsay is on the IDI board of advisors. Burmawi did not ask him to produce this podcast.] Join us for the Preserving Liberty Conference at Sea!: https://ndcruise.com Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #Islam

Crazy Wisdom
Episode #563: Primary Mind vs. Extended Mind: Aaron Neyer on Digital Brains

Crazy Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 43:42


In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Aaron Neyer, founder of Parachute and community organizer in Boulder, about knowledge management, extended minds, and the intersection of AI with human consciousness. They explore how Parachute functions as a digital brain tool for organizing thoughts and information across fragmented systems, discuss the dangers of AI psychosis and over-reliance on technology, and debate open source AI development versus controlled releases by companies like Anthropic. The conversation weaves through topics including the limitations of metrics-driven business thinking, consciousness and relevance realization, the value of technological sabbaths, and Aaron's hope for locally-run open source models that protect personal data while still accessing more powerful gated models when needed. You can find Aaron's writing at unforced.org and unforced.substack.com, and learn more about Parachute at parachute.computer and parachute.computer/blog.Timestamps00:00 Stewart welcomes Aaron Neyer, founder of Parachute and Boulder community organizer, discussing the origin of Parachute's name from Frank Zappa's quote about open minds.05:00 Aaron explains Parachute as an extended mind tool for organizing notes, contacts and information across multiple platforms, emphasizing the distinction between primary mind and extended mind as interconnected systems.10:00 Discussion shifts to metrics-driven business culture and the limitations of pure rationality, exploring how Google's data-driven approach misses subjective experience and the whole picture of relationships.15:00 Aaron discusses AI's ability to help identify relevant variables across different domains and the dangers of AI psychosis, comparing it to cult dynamics and belief systems.20:00 The conversation covers AI sabbaths and nineties retreats as intentional breaks from technology, plus Aaron's experiences with electrical engineering and using AI to design circuits with Arduinos.25:00 Exploring forbidden knowledge and open source AI, Aaron discusses Anthropic's guardrails around powerful models while arguing for distributed access to prevent concentration of power.30:00 Deep dive into open source AI strategy, with Aaron highlighting NVIDIA's approach and the potential for running capable models locally while reserving ultra-intelligent models for complex research tasks.35:00 Aaron shares his vision for local Sonnet-class models handling personal data while accessing Fable-class models for deep research, and directs listeners to unforced.org and parachute.computer for his writing.Key Insights1. The philosophy behind Parachute stems from Frank Zappa's quote that the mind is like a parachute and doesn't work if it isn't open. Aaron Neyer explains that having an open mind is valuable, but it must be balanced with deep roots to avoid becoming untethered. He has experienced periods in his life where excessive openness led him to feel disconnected, teaching him that creativity and expansion need to be grounded in something substantial. This same principle applies to how we organize information digitally, where openness and interoperability allow our extended minds to become more connected and coherent, which in turn helps our primary minds think more clearly.2. Parachute is designed as an extended mind tool that addresses the fragmentation problem in how we currently manage information. Most people use multiple disconnected tools like Obsidian, Notion, Apple Notes, Google Keep, and various CRMs to organize their thoughts, notes, and relationships. These systems don't communicate well with each other, creating inefficiency and confusion. Parachute aims to create a simple, intuitive system where all this information can be organized in one place with true interoperability, allowing users to own their data and have it speak effectively with other tools, ultimately making our entire extended mind more functional.3. Understanding ourselves as unified body mind organisms rather than fragmented parts is essential for effectiveness. Living systems theory shows that any living system is three things: a membrane bound dissipative structure, a self regulating autopoietic network, and a cognitive process actively knowing the world. Western civilization since Descartes and Galileo has created artificial separation between body and mind, and between subjective and objective experience, which limits our effectiveness. The same fragmentation affects our digital technology, and recognizing both our biological and digital systems as coherent wholes rather than disconnected parts makes us vastly more capable.4. The relationship between data driven approaches and holistic thinking reveals important limitations in modern business and science. While working at Google, Aaron observed how data driven decision making can be powerful, but over reliance on metrics like ROI creates blindness to crucial unmeasurable factors like goodwill and relationship quality. This reflects a broader Western tendency to exclude subjective experience because it's difficult for objective science to measure. However, emotions, relationships, and other subjective elements are essential parts of reality, and focusing only on quantifiable metrics means missing the whole picture and ultimately becoming less effective despite appearing more rational.5. AI accelerates the ability to work with technical complexity by helping with relevance realization across domains where we lack expertise. In any specialized field, experts develop intuitive senses for which variables matter and can quickly identify problems, whether in computer troubleshooting, music, or cooking. AI's ability to generalize allows it to point people toward relevant solutions in areas where they haven't developed that intuitive expertise, effectively democratizing technical capability. This means people can direct their creativity more effectively across more domains, though it also raises concerns about giving powerful capabilities to those who may lack the wisdom to use them responsibly.6. The question of open source AI versus gated access involves complex tradeoffs between democratizing power and preventing harm. Aaron respects Anthropic's approach of creating guardrails around powerful models like Mythos, which would likely have caused significant system hacks if released without restrictions. However, this creates concerning power dynamics where only wealthy companies, governments, and their allies have access to the most powerful tools. NVIDIA offers hope through their truly open source approach including full training pipelines, and there may be a viable path where open source models at the Sonnet capability level handle most tasks locally while more powerful Fable class models remain gated for the most demanding work.7. Creating intentional breaks from AI and technology is essential for maintaining clear independent thinking. Aaron practices an AI Sabbath at least one day per week when he doesn't interact with AI, and he finds these are the days when he does his best thinking and journaling. Without these breaks, he finds himself constantly jumping between journaling and prompting AI rather than giving himself space for deep reflection. This pattern mirrors broader concerns about AI consistency creating cult like dynamics similar to organized religion, where constant immersion in a belief system or technology can lead to losing the ability to think independently, making periodic disconnection crucial for maintaining cognitive autonomy and clarity.

The Versatilist
Episode 417: Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization - Georgios Gkoutis

The Versatilist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 31:42


In conjunction with the ILRN conference, which starts later this week in Athens, I am hosting a limited series I'm calling "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization."  I'll be talking with educators, developers, business leaders, museum leaders, and others from across Greece to highlight all of the amazing things that are happening in immersive learning in and around Greece.  In this episode, I speak with Georgios Gkoutis about this work "Teachers' Insights into Mixed Reality in Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Limitations"

Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
CPAC UK AND THE SHARED FIGHT FOR WESTERN CIVILIZATION

Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 48:32


 Go to https://www.patriotmobile.com/poso/ or call 972-PATRIOT and get a FREE MONTH of service with promo code POSO.  The government has no business forcing things into your water. Don't wait for them to sort out pure water – you have to do it yourself. That's https://www.covepure.com/POSO, for $250 off.  Allegiance Gold helps you protect your savings and retirement with real, physical gold and silver — not paper promises. And right now, Allegiance Gold is making it even better. They'll donate 1% of qualified investments from my audience to Turning Point USA or another great America-First organization — in addition to the 1% you already qualify for. Go to https://www.protectwithposo.com or call (844) 577-POSO now.Support the show

Finding Inspiration Show
Wake Up, America: Street Interviews with Israelis | Is Israel the Front Line of Western Civilization?

Finding Inspiration Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 8:05 Transcription Available


Is Israel on the Front Line of Western Civilization? Is Israel actually important to America? Listen to this episode and decide for yourself.  You've heard the slogans: "Free Palestine." "Apartheid state." "Anti-Zionist, not antisemitic." But how often do you hear from ordinary Israelis themselves?  We took to the streets and spoke with Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Israelis—a taxi driver, store clerks, a CEO, an architect, and many others. Candid conversations.  Some challenged our assumptions. Some shared stories that don't make the headlines. One left us with a message for America. No pundits. No spin. Just real people sharing their perspectives, so you can hear directly from those living there and decide for yourself._______________________________________________Is Israel the Front Line of Western Civilization? Israelis are helping make your daily life easier and healthier and safer. ⭐Please leave a 5-star review.

Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed
An Introduction to Homer's Odyssey

Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 35:15 Transcription Available


Prepare for the upcoming The Odyssey online course from Hillsdale College as Jeremiah and Juan discuss Homer's Odyssey before introducing a lecture from Dr. David M. Whalen. Enroll in The Odyssey here: https://online.hillsdale.edu/courses/promo/odyssey Homer’s Odyssey—which tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his journey home after the fall of Troy—is one of the great works of Western Civilization. With this poem, Homer establishes the context in which the great cultural and political flowering of 5th century Athens takes place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast
An Introduction to Homer's Odyssey

The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 35:15 Transcription Available


Prepare for the upcoming The Odyssey online course from Hillsdale College as Jeremiah and Juan discuss Homer's Odyssey before introducing a lecture from Dr. David M. Whalen. Enroll in The Odyssey here: https://online.hillsdale.edu/courses/promo/odyssey Homer’s Odyssey—which tells the tale of the Greek hero Odysseus and his journey home after the fall of Troy—is one of the great works of Western Civilization. With this poem, Homer establishes the context in which the great cultural and political flowering of 5th century Athens takes place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Versatilist
Episode 416: Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization - Stylianos Mystakidis & Christos Koulouris

The Versatilist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 35:08


In conjunction with the ILRN conference, which starts later this week in Athens, I am hosting a limited series I'm calling "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization."  I'll be talking with educators, developers, business leaders, museum leaders, and others from across Greece to highlight all of the amazing things that are happening in immersive learning in and around Greece.  In this episode, I speak with Stylianos Mystakidis & Christos Koulouris about a musuem-based AR game they've created.  For more information about the game, check out https://youtu.be/DConVjy77pE?si=w08wTcAXXp5d2DJZ and researchgate.net/publication/405403725_Smart_Gamification_of_a_Museum_Exhibition_using_Augmented_Reality_and_Generative_Artificial_Intelligence.  For more information about Christos, check out his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christos-koulouris-290889325

The Versatilist
Episode 415: Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization - Vlasios Kasapakis

The Versatilist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 32:13


In conjunction with the ILRN conference, which starts later this week in Athens, I am hosting a limited series I'm calling "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization."  I'll be talking with educators, developers, business leaders, museum leaders, and others from across Greece to highlight all of the amazing things that are happening in immersive learning in and around Greece.  In this episode, I speak with Vlasios Kasapakis about his work with cultural heritage and storytelling, along with his work with the XR Lab at the University of the Aegean.

Cotto/Gottfried
Uwe Boll on his hit film 'Citizen Vigilante'...and what it means for Western civilization

Cotto/Gottfried

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 72:51


This episode was livestreamed on July 6, 2026.Business, the economy, and you—read Dr. Cotto's Digest for the story of your life: ⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/status/2076475192713281801Full access to Dr. Cotto's Digest is only $3.00/month. Subscribe to this account for the plain truth about business and economic news that shapes your life: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/creator-subscriptions/subscribe⁠

Easy Riders Raging Podcast
106- Flashdance (1980s)

Easy Riders Raging Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 69:34


In this episode we complete our 80s dance trilogy (!!!) with a discussion on 'Flashdance'. Along the way we find much to question about the film (including whether her dog was stoned), we ponder how we would fix the movie (including Marks suggestion of removing the pop music and dancing!), we talk nepo babies (including Kieran's thoughts on them) and we chat The Decline of Western Civilization (including the 1981 documentary of the same name).

Sermons For Everyday Living
Pope St Pius I - 7/11/26

Sermons For Everyday Living

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 55:00


July 11th, 2026:  Pope St Pius I - Our Faith Rests on Solid Foundations;  Prophets of Jesus;  St Benedict & Western Civilization;  Bl Vitalis of Bastia;  Pope St Pius I - Suffer With the Church

New Discourses
The West Is Judeo-Christian-American

New Discourses

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 29:50


New Discourses Bullets, Ep. 169 What are the foundations of "the West" as we understand it today? Many of us land on a hyphenated term that finds itself under attack in the world today: our foundations are Judeo-Christian. But then, we also must admit the relevance of the seismic shifts in thought and political organization of the various movements we retroactively recognize as "the" Enlightenment (really: the various Enlightenments). That much is undeniable. The correct expression of these currents, which incorporated into a Christian ethic a great deal of "Enlightenment" thinking and also a revitalization of much Judaic thinking, arose on the American continent more or less uniquely. Thus, "the West" and the "Western Civilization" that we defend today is not just Judeo-Christian or "Enlightenment" but specifically Judeo-Christian-American. Join host James Lindsay for this deep episode of New Discourses Bullets in which he explores this important innovation and idea. Join us for the Preserving Liberty Conference at Sea!: https://ndcruise.com Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #judeochristian

New Polity
Fear and Trembling in Las Vegas w/ Author Will Hoyt

New Polity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026


In The Seven Ranges, Will Hoyt sought answers to how and why small, self-sufficient landholders in eastern Ohio consented to the destruction of once-thriving townships and even topography itself via strip mining in the 1960s. In his new sequel, Fear and Trembling in Las Vegas, Hoyt describes the collapse of Western Civilization as experienced by residents in eastern Ohio, Cleveland, and Michigan between 1994 and 2024. In this podcast, Marc Barnes interviews Will Hoyt about his new book and how a sense of America and its grandeur can be brought back.

The Versatilist
Episode 414: Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization - Despoina Tsiafaki

The Versatilist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 32:29


In conjunction with the ILRN conference, which starts later this week in Athens, I am hosting a limited series I'm calling "Immersive Learning in the Cradle of Western Civilization."  I'll be talking with educators, developers, business leaders, museum leaders, and others from across Greece to highlight all of the amazing things that are happening in immersive learning in and around Greece.  In this episode, I speak with Despoina Tsiafaki about her work on THRACE-CONNECT (Full Title: Unraveling Connections between Aegean and inland Thrace via the Rhodope mountains, through archaeological exploration and spatial technology, can be found at https://thraceconnect.athenarc.gr/en/main-page/).  This project is implemented in the framework of H.F.R.I call “3rd Call for H.F.R.I.'s Research Projects to Support Faculty Members & Researchers” (H.F.R.I. Project Number: 23755).” To connect with the project, its LinkedIn is https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrace-connect

The Larry Alex Taunton Show
Why the Bible Is the “Prequel” to Western Civilization | Texas Schools & the K–12 Curriculum

The Larry Alex Taunton Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 40:01


Should the Bible be taught in public schools? In this episode of Ideas Have Consequences, Larry Alex Taunton examines the Texas State Board of Education's decision to include the Bible in the K–12 curriculum—and argues that the debate is about far more than religion. Larry contends that the Bible is the "prequel" to Western civilization. Without understanding it, he argues, students cannot fully grasp Western literature, history, philosophy, law, or even many of the moral assumptions that shape modern society. Drawing on historical scholarship, literary examples, and the ongoing Texas curriculum debate, Larry explores why biblical literacy has long been considered foundational to a classical education—even by many who do not identify as Christians.  

The Dick Show
Episode 515 - Dick on Fargonauts

The Dick Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 104:12


Four women end Western Civilization, a fight with my dad over the air conditioner, the end of The Biggest Problem in the Universe--again, and a new Weight Watchers; all that and more this week on The Dick Show!

Cotto/Gottfried
'Citizen Vigilante' is the wake-up call Western civilization needs—The Supreme Court crushed third-world mass immigration... do GOP voters care?—Republicans just got a big midterm boost...from the SC

Cotto/Gottfried

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 30:32


This episode was livestreamed on July 6, 2026.Business, the economy, and you—read Dr. Cotto's Digest for the story of your life: ⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/status/2073923192247226406⁠Full access to Dr. Cotto's Digest is only $3.00/month. Subscribe to this account for the plain truth about business and economic news that shapes your life: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JosephFordCotto/creator-subscriptions/subscribe⁠

Timcast IRL
This is THE END of WESTERN CIVILIZATION w/ Michael McCarthy

Timcast IRL

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 126:02


Tim Pool is joined by Michael McCarthy to discuss traditional Irish nationalism now champions mass migration, mass migration is a depopulation plan, Tim Pool says vigilantes will become more popular in Europe, women are being lied to about children, Mohammed is becoming the most common name in Europe, and Japan is targeting White people to move to the country.  SUPPORT THE SHOW BUY CAST BREW COFFEE NOW - https://castbrew.com/ GET OUR MERCH - https://merch.timcast.com/ Join - https://timcast.com/discord Hosts:  Tim @Timcast (everywhere) | https://www.shoutout.fans/timpool Producer: Carter @carterbanks (X) |  @trashhouserecords  (YT) Guest: Michael McCarthy @punishablepress (X) Podcast available on all podcast platforms! This is THE END of WESTERN CIVILIZATION | Timcast IRL For advertising inquiries please email sponsorships@rumble.com

Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed
America 250 Independence Day Special

Hillsdale College Podcast Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 44:24 Transcription Available


Guests: Khalil Habib and Wilfred McClay Host Scot Bertram talks with Khalil Habib, associate professor of politics and Allison and Dorothy Rouse Professor in Politics at Hillsdale College, about the American Founding and his recent essay, “The Importance of the Fourth of July, According to the Adams Family.” And Wilfred McClay, Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization at Hillsdale College, discusses the importance of measured patriotism and his recent article, “Memory and America’s Birthday.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pete Kaliner Show
The "Red-Green Alliance" is burning across America | Hour 3

The Pete Kaliner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 35:00 Transcription Available


This episode is presented by Create A Video – The alliance of Marxists and Islamists is gaining power in America. They share a common enemy: Western Civilization. And recent electoral victories in America are a troubling signal that it appears to be gaining momentum and time is running out to save the West.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Sandy Rios in the Morning
Charlie Kirk: Saving Western Civilization thru Turning Poin

Sandy Rios in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 66:05


The Right Side with Doug Billings
The Real Scandal Isn't The Monsters | What Britain's Failure Teaches America

The Right Side with Doug Billings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 27:13 Transcription Available


In this episode of The Right Side, Doug Billings examines a horrifying scandal in Great Britain has shocked the world. But the real story isn't simply about evil people committing evil acts.The real story is about what happens when institutions lose the courage to tell the truth.How did police look away? How did politicians remain silent? How did social workers, bureaucrats, and entire institutions fail to protect innocent children?This story isn't really about Britain. It's about a lesson every nation must learn.Civilizations aren't judged by whether monsters exist. Monsters have always existed. Civilizations are judged by whether good people possess the courage to stop them.the devastating consequences of institutional cowardice, the collapse of trust, and why protecting children must always matter more than protecting organizations, narratives, or political agendas.Truth matters.Courage matters.Leadership matters.And the future of every civilization depends upon whether enough people are willing to defend the innocent before reality forces them to.We're in this together.Believe it.For the Republic!Cheers. #TheRightSide #DougBillings #TruthMatters #CourageMatters #ProtectTheInnocent #LeadershipMatters #WesternCivilization #InstitutionalFailure #FreeSpeech #HumanityIssue #Podcast #ConservativePodcast #NewsAnalysis #CommonSense #ForTheRepublic  #fyp Support the show

The P.A.S. Report Podcast
Europe's Migration Crisis: Belfast Riots Expose Elite Gaslighting

The P.A.S. Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 42:47


Europe's Migration Crisis has reached a breaking point, and the Belfast riots exposed a reality that political leaders can no longer ignore. As governments blame social media, misinformation, and public frustration, millions of citizens across Europe are asking a different question: What happens when governments stop listening to their own people? The attempted decapitation attack in Belfast serves as the catalyst for a much larger conversation about mass migration, immigration policy, assimilation, national identity, censorship, and the growing divide between European governments and the people they govern. This episode examines why trust in institutions continues to collapse, why anti-establishment parties continue to surge, and why many citizens believe political leaders spent years ignoring obvious warning signs while dismissing legitimate concerns as racism, extremism, or misinformation. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why the Belfast riots represent a broader European backlash against mass migration policies How assimilation failures and parallel societies fuel growing social and political tensions Why many Europeans believe governments police speech more aggressively than they protect public safety How political elites use misinformation narratives, censorship, and social pressure to control public debate Why the crisis unfolding across Europe serves as a warning for the United States and other Western nations From the Henry Nowak case to the response of Northern Ireland's political leadership, this episode connects the dots between immigration policy, cultural cohesion, government legitimacy, and the dangerous consequences that emerge when leaders stop listening to the people they represent. Topics covered: Europe's Migration Crisis, Belfast Riots, Michelle O'Neill, Henry Nowak, Northern Ireland, Mass Migration, Immigration Policy, Assimilation Failures, No-Go Zones, Parallel Societies, Free Speech Censorship, Social Media, Administrative State, Government Legitimacy, Western Civilization.

The Savage Nation Podcast
BELFAST ATTACK - THE UNITED ISLAMIC STATE OF EUROPE - #956

The Savage Nation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 28:24


Savage reacts to the attempted street beheading in Ireland and the killing of Henry Nowak in England. He warns that these crimes reflect the consequences of European immigration policies and political correctness. He recalls the Daniel Pearl beheading and his prophetic chapter "Unmasking Islamofascism," from his 2005 Bestseller "Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder." In the book, he predicted that radical Islam was a global political movement that would threaten Western Civilization. He warns that Western cultural degeneracy and demographic decline signal dire days ahead for Europe and America. Having been banned from entering the United Kingdom in 2009, Savage was "a canary in the coal mine" for the collapse of the once-great empire.

Red Pilled America
FB 070: Trojan Horse (Part Two)

Red Pilled America

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 25:33 Transcription Available


How should we respond to woke Odyssey? In Part Two, we discuss how Hollywood is using the "Greek" epic The Odyssey to change a pillar of Western Civilization, and what we should do about it. Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.