It's Keith Knight – getting White Pilled!

My fun interview with Shepard the Voluntaryist, author of the new book 'The Consent Principle'

Click here for the video link on YouTube [https://youtu.be/xNfqsTtmlJ0] Shepard has made a significant contribution to the body of freedom literature. I encourage you to get a copy of his latest book, “The Consent Principle: The Moral Line Between Freedom and Force” [https://amzn.to/3RAi3QN] ...which is also available on audio at the same link. Mentioned in this video... My first interview with Shepard [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WV-cYOXAGc] “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose [https://www.amazon.com/Most-0Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X/] ... My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority Masterclass [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlij6tezE1rsQ7QG4QQMrKx9CaXUx9W2O] Since some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues: Want to know how important things would get done without government? * Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom [https://www.amazon.com/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/0812690699]” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society [https://www.stephankinsella.com/lffs/]” by Stephan Kinsella * Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-nE5XChP-M]”, “Law without Government: Principles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khRkBEdSDDo]”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPyrq6SEL0]”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmMpgVNc6Y]” Want a comprehensive overview? * Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/]” by Keith Knight “The Consent Principle [https://www.amazon.com/Consent-Principle-Moral-Between-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0GV1Q4H5W/]” by Shepard the Voluntaryist * Video: “Anarchy 101 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031SoWmJMUg]”, “The Philosophy of Liberty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcZQc5zAM4&t=2s]” Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating? * Reading material: “Anatomy of the State [https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state]” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition [https://www.amazon.com/Larken-Rose-Most-Dangerous-Superstition/dp/B00NBPRXWO/]” by Larken Rose * Video: “The Fundamentals [https://youtu.be/_9ZV5feW-M8?si=oWeL7s8-vlvFwFzm]”, “The Whole Problem [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-sRbR2QQ7w]”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate [https://mises.org/library/state-too-dangerous-tolerate]”, “The Tiny Dot [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6b70TUbdfs&t=1s]” Want to focus on economics? * Reading material: “I, Pencil [https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/]” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson [https://mises.org/library/economics-one-lesson]” by Henry Hazlitt * Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics [https://mises.org/library/attractiveness-austrian-economics]” Want to focus on the absurdity of politics? * Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority [https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Political-Authority-Examination-Coerce/dp/1137281650/]” by Michael Huemer * Video: “Election Day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpU6NuqqIYo&t=365s]”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpsJKQR_ZE&t=5s]”, “If You Were King [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIgztvyU2U]”, “The Jones Plantation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb8Rj5xkDPk&t=42s]” Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com [https://markmaresca.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

It's Keith Knight – getting White Pilled!

Click here for the video link on YouTube [https://youtu.be/rtL_BRERKx4] Keith is Managing Editor at the Libertarian Institute [https://libertarianinstitute.org/dont-tread-on-anyone/] and host of the Don’t Tread on Anyone podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@KeithKnightDontTreadonAnyone]. Keith’s books: The Voluntaryist Handbook [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/] Domestic Imperialism [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/domestic-imperialism-nine-reasons-i-left-progressivism/] Keith mentioned Mark Perry’s chart of the century graph [https://humanprogress.org/time-pricing-mark-perrys-chart-of-the-century/] ... My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority Masterclass [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlij6tezE1rsQ7QG4QQMrKx9CaXUx9W2O] Since some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues: Want to know how important things would get done without government? * Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom [https://www.amazon.com/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/0812690699]” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society [https://www.stephankinsella.com/lffs/]” by Stephan Kinsella * Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-nE5XChP-M]”, “Law without Government: Principles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khRkBEdSDDo]”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPyrq6SEL0]”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmMpgVNc6Y]” Want a comprehensive overview? * Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/]” by Keith Knight “The Consent Principle [https://www.amazon.com/Consent-Principle-Moral-Between-Freedom-ebook/dp/B0GV1Q4H5W/]” by Shepard the Voluntaryist * Video: “Anarchy 101 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031SoWmJMUg]”, “The Philosophy of Liberty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcZQc5zAM4&t=2s]” Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating? * Reading material: “Anatomy of the State [https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state]” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition [https://www.amazon.com/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X/]” by Larken Rose * Video: “The Fundamentals [https://youtu.be/_9ZV5feW-M8?si=oWeL7s8-vlvFwFzm]”, “The Whole Problem [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-sRbR2QQ7w]”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate [https://mises.org/library/state-too-dangerous-tolerate]”, “The Tiny Dot [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6b70TUbdfs&t=1s]” Want to focus on economics? * Reading material: “I, Pencil [https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/]” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson [https://mises.org/library/economics-one-lesson]” by Henry Hazlitt * Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics [https://mises.org/library/attractiveness-austrian-economics]” Want to focus on the absurdity of politics? * Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority [https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Political-Authority-Examination-Coerce/dp/1137281650/]” by Michael Huemer * Video: “Election Day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpU6NuqqIYo&t=365s]”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpsJKQR_ZE&t=5s]”, “If You Were King [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIgztvyU2U]”, “The Jones Plantation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb8Rj5xkDPk&t=42s]” Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com [https://markmaresca.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Narcissist State – a Groundbreaking Psychological Perspective on Statism

Click here for the video link on YouTube [https://youtu.be/gwiULGLTHjw] What are the actual psychological triggers within propaganda that enable the state to maintain the belief of political authority? Philip Bodeswell joins me to discuss his groundbreaking online book, “The Narcissist State”. Few thinkers have explored the eerie parallels between living breathing narcissists, and how statist propaganda manages to manipulate minds. No, it’s not narcissistic Bond villains rubbing their hands in glee. It’s the natural systemic outcome of statism. How the myth of political authority makes our minds vulnerable to well-understood narcissistic dynamics. But it’s not merely descriptive. Philip seeks to empower the individual…to become aware of the dynamic and be mentally on guard. And he provides useful guidance that parallels the healthy ways to deal with real-life narcissism: exit strategies. Philip is proud of his lifelong commitment to political liberty and the ideas and activities that get us there. He values independence, especially in thought. Philip has degrees, or their equivalent, in Sport, History, Computer Science and Law. He’s done contract IT development and project management from within the matrix. He’s a UK qualified barrister, and has been involved in radical politics in the UK. In fact, he was imprisoned for refusing masking during COVID. He’s run an informal on/offline gathering called ‘Agora’ for many years. Plus, he’s a keen squash player/coach, and has even done some stand-up comedy in London. Philip’s content: The Narcissist State framework [https://thenarcissiststate.net/] Philip’s Substack [https://pbodeswell.substack.com/s/the-narcissist-state] Philip’s X/Twitter [https://x.com/@narcissiststate] Discussions on: Discord [https://discord.gg/2Dsa942f] Redditt [https://www.reddit.com/r/narcissiststate/] Also covered in the episode: The 1944 film “Gaslight” [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036855/] Philip’s Substack article on AI [https://pbodeswell.substack.com/p/ai-fear-mongering-plays-right-into] ... My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority Masterclass [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlij6tezE1rsQ7QG4QQMrKx9CaXUx9W2O] Since some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues: Want to know how important things would get done without government? * Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom [https://www.amazon.com/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/0812690699]” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society [https://www.stephankinsella.com/lffs/]” by Stephan Kinsella * Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-nE5XChP-M]”, “Law without Government: Principles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khRkBEdSDDo]”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPyrq6SEL0]”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmMpgVNc6Y]” Want a comprehensive overview? * Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/]” by Keith Knight * Video: “Anarchy 101 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031SoWmJMUg]”, “The Philosophy of Liberty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcZQc5zAM4&t=2s]” Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating? * Reading material: “Anatomy of the State [https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state]” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition [https://www.amazon.com/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X/]” by Larken Rose * Video: “The Fundamentals [https://youtu.be/_9ZV5feW-M8?si=oWeL7s8-vlvFwFzm]”, “The Whole Problem [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-sRbR2QQ7w]”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate [https://mises.org/library/state-too-dangerous-tolerate]”, “The Tiny Dot [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6b70TUbdfs&t=1s]” Want to focus on economics? * Reading material: “I, Pencil [https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/]” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson [https://mises.org/library/economics-one-lesson]” by Henry Hazlitt * Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics [https://mises.org/library/attractiveness-austrian-economics]” Want to focus on the absurdity of politics? * Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority [https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Political-Authority-Examination-Coerce/dp/1137281650/]” by Michael Huemer * Video: “Election Day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpU6NuqqIYo&t=365s]”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpsJKQR_ZE&t=5s]”, “If You Were King [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIgztvyU2U]”, “The Jones Plantation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb8Rj5xkDPk&t=42s]” Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com [https://markmaresca.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Explaining my top White Pill: the transition to a free society has started...tangibly & sustainably!

Click here for the video link on YouTube [https://youtu.be/ucuWLPKSc6I] In this episode I explain the foundational reasoning and evidence that supports one of the most profound White Pills to come out of my podcast: that we have already started the transition to a free society. And that this is not only tangibly evident, but virtually unstoppable. First, I spend time explaining how there are different interpretations of the term “White Pill”. A common one, which I reject, is that it means a generally optimistic attitude...a “glass half full” perspective. Sorry, that’s not what qualifies, in my book. Rather, my White Pills are based on evidence and logic. In other words, real world reasons for hope. At least for me, this is a more solid grounding in declaring something a White Pill. Then I explain exactly why we have commenced the transition to a free society. Not based on an optimistic feeling. But based on real world empirical evidence, basic psychology, logical thinking, and solid cause-and-effect reality. This will prove to be the episode most bookmarked by my audience. It’s a consolidated, bullet point synopsis of a profound White Pill. Enjoy! This episode from my Myth of Authority masterclass recaps the whole series, with an abundant bounty of White Pills [https://youtu.be/0_wgHLzQ4lk]. This episode untangles many libertarian myths about the transition...and discusses the actual, realistic timelines to a free society [https://youtu.be/MKVt_H00gn0]. ... My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority Masterclass [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlij6tezE1rsQ7QG4QQMrKx9CaXUx9W2O] Since some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues: Want to know how important things would get done without government? * Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom [https://www.amazon.com/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/0812690699]” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society [https://www.stephankinsella.com/lffs/]” by Stephan Kinsella * Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-nE5XChP-M]”, “Law without Government: Principles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khRkBEdSDDo]”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPyrq6SEL0]”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmMpgVNc6Y]” Want a comprehensive overview? * Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/]” by Keith Knight * Video: “Anarchy 101 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031SoWmJMUg]”, “The Philosophy of Liberty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcZQc5zAM4&t=2s]” Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating? * Reading material: “Anatomy of the State [https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state]” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition [https://www.amazon.com/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X/]” by Larken Rose * Video: “The Fundamentals [https://youtu.be/_9ZV5feW-M8?si=oWeL7s8-vlvFwFzm]”, “The Whole Problem [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-sRbR2QQ7w]”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate [https://mises.org/library/state-too-dangerous-tolerate]”, “The Tiny Dot [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6b70TUbdfs&t=1s]” Want to focus on economics? * Reading material: “I, Pencil [https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/]” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson [https://mises.org/library/economics-one-lesson]” by Henry Hazlitt * Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics [https://mises.org/library/attractiveness-austrian-economics]” Want to focus on the absurdity of politics? * Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority [https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Political-Authority-Examination-Coerce/dp/1137281650/]” by Michael Huemer * Video: “Election Day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpU6NuqqIYo&t=365s]”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpsJKQR_ZE&t=5s]”, “If You Were King [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIgztvyU2U]”, “The Jones Plantation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb8Rj5xkDPk&t=42s]” Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com [https://markmaresca.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

My interview with Jake Day of the If By Whiskey podcast

Click here for the video link on YouTube [https://youtu.be/rHqvBEHMOoU] The trilogy is complete as Jacob Day joins me on the White Pillbox. First, yours truly was interviewed by Jake and Mark Puls on their podcast, If By Whiskey [http://www.ifbywhiskey.com/]… ...next, Mark appeared as a guest [https://youtu.be/5zlIG1-F_B4] here on my show… …and Jake joins me here to complete the circle of life. We covered so many interesting topics, such as Jake’s awesome music, his libertarian backstory, libertarian messaging, the sad “state” of propaganda, etc. Some links to topics we covered… Jake’s YouTube music page [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCZYYnzlRvSeRNdX_BATLMHg] Featuring his beautiful single “What I Leave Behind” [https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m7KE9nBJ-fhWI-l7clgPkkW7yqLgtYiEE] The YouTube music page of Jake’s most recent band Notorious Saints [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCqcII3MiIX9J5FPaicRn_3Q] His former band SixGun’s YouTube music page [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCN_mbZLJGQxkGsn2ikXhsAA] Featuring their cover of “Jailhouse Rock” [https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=hQzlkkF-JBo&list=OLAK5uy_mxaCDQ34OOwmSlpXtVlyP9a-ZoJrN1Ru0] My episode “Is Dave Smith onto something?” [https://youtu.be/i376gOKEtQI] ... My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority Masterclass [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlij6tezE1rsQ7QG4QQMrKx9CaXUx9W2O] Since some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues: Want to know how important things would get done without government? * Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom [https://www.amazon.com/Machinery-Freedom-Guide-Radical-Capitalism/dp/0812690699]” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society [https://www.stephankinsella.com/lffs/]” by Stephan Kinsella * Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-nE5XChP-M]”, “Law without Government: Principles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khRkBEdSDDo]”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kPyrq6SEL0]”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qmMpgVNc6Y]” Want a comprehensive overview? * Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook [https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/]” by Keith Knight * Video: “Anarchy 101 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031SoWmJMUg]”, “The Philosophy of Liberty [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IcZQc5zAM4&t=2s]” Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating? * Reading material: “Anatomy of the State [https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state]” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition [https://www.amazon.com/Most-Dangerous-Superstition-Larken-Rose/dp/145075063X/]” by Larken Rose * Video: “The Fundamentals [https://youtu.be/_9ZV5feW-M8?si=oWeL7s8-vlvFwFzm]”, “The Whole Problem [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-sRbR2QQ7w]”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate [https://mises.org/library/state-too-dangerous-tolerate]”, “The Tiny Dot [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6b70TUbdfs&t=1s]” Want to focus on economics? * Reading material: “I, Pencil [https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/]” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson [https://mises.org/library/economics-one-lesson]” by Henry Hazlitt * Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics [https://mises.org/library/attractiveness-austrian-economics]” Want to focus on the absurdity of politics? * Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority [https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Political-Authority-Examination-Coerce/dp/1137281650/]” by Michael Huemer * Video: “Election Day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpU6NuqqIYo&t=365s]”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpsJKQR_ZE&t=5s]”, “If You Were King [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNIgztvyU2U]”, “The Jones Plantation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb8Rj5xkDPk&t=42s]” Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com [https://markmaresca.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]