Episodes
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A mainly non-theoretical chat about Luke's suspension of his adherence to Objectivism and Steve's recent busy-ness in his field. This is in respect of the lack of content on The Galtline recently, and to keep listeners updated about the project's future.
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Here are some of my observations and insights from attending an Extinction Rebellion site last week, with some surplus footage that didn't make the cut for my university project.
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In this podcast episode Luke and Steve are joined by guest Nikos Sotirakopoulos to discuss the recent debate between Slavoj Žižek and Jordan Peterson. In it they give some analysis of the context and conditions of the debate before diving into some analysis of the concepts brought up in it.-----------Please note: we do not frame this as or intend it to be an authoritatively Objectivist critique of the debate - but of course the participants, as students of Objectivism in one capacity or another, are influenced by its ideas. Thanks for listening!
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In this video Luke calls for a better approach to progression that doesn't comprise a superficial performance of virtue.Find the original written piece here: https://wp.me/p95MGS-aD
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Jonathan Hoenig discusses the compatibility of individualism and charity, while also discussing Trump's hypocrisy and bad attitude towards trade.This is an excerpt from 'Why Britain needs Americanism', a talk given at Sussex University on the 21st February 2019.Follow Jonathan Hoenig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanHoenig
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Luke interviews Dr. Ashley Frawley, author of 'Semiotics of Happiness: rhetorical beginnings of a public problem'. They discuss, amongst other topics, happiness, Marx and progress.Pre-order Dr. Frawley's upcoming book, 'Significant Emotions: Rhetoric and Social Problems in a Vulnerable Age' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Significant-Emotions-Rhetoric-Problems-Vulnerable/dp/1350026794/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548425797&sr=8-1&keywords=significant+emotionsDr. Frawley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyAFrawley
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Josh Dickson speaks at the London Ayn Rand Meetup on Monday 7th January 2019.In this talk, Josh gives practical guidance on how to increase resilience.Josh runs Resurface UK, check out their work here: https://www.resurfaceuk.com/We had a full length interview with him last year! Check that out here: https://youtu.be/yWEQe-55OKg?t=1
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In this audio partner to Luke's new written piece, he explores further some of the ideas presented in 'lazy language won't prevent suicide'.Check out the piece and more on https://galtline.org/.
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In this episode, Luke and Steve consider education; touching on some of the problems it has, problems it faces, and a little bit of what could be done to make it better. They do this while reflecting on their own (recent) experience of being educated in the UK.
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In this episode, Luke and Steve reflect on yesterday's events regarding the Conservative party along with other topics. Please note that this episode is split up into parts and some of the original recording was lost due to a technical difficulty.________Thanks again to Isaac Bannister for another great jingle. Find out more about him here: https://www.isaacbannister.com/
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In this week's episode Luke and Steve discuss the scandal of Phillip Green, look at Chancellor Phillip Hammond's new Budget and - in a spooky Halloween addition - discuss witches. This is with a broader consideration of what a 'public' is, and how the idea of one could be useful, if at all.
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In this audio partner to Luke's written piece he re-frames the approach to suicide prevention by tightening up language around the issue - with the hope of ultimately crafting a discourse more conducive to saving lives.------Link to the original written piece: https://galtline.org/2018/10/16/lazy-language-wont-prevent-suicide/
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Luke discusses The Battle of Ideas with Dr Nikos Sotirakopoulos and listens to his compelling story of how the event assisted his growth intellectually.
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Here is our interview with Dr Greg Salmieri, at the Battle of Ideas 2018. Enjoy!Some links from Dr Salmieri:https://www.facebook.com/groups/aynrandspoliticalphilosophyhttps://campus.aynrand.org/campus-courses/what-is-libertyhttps://checkyourpremises.org/2016/03/09/whats-wrong-with-the-concept-libertarian/
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Luke and Steve have a quick chat after the panel 'The Peterson effect: a new religion or free speech rock stars?' Stay tuned throughout today and tomorrow for more Battle of Ideas content!
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In this episode Luke and Steve discuss more academic corruption RE. climate change reports, taxation and the new budget due to be delivered by Phillip Hammond at the end of this month... and more! The integrating theme for this episode is: authority._______________________The Galtline: https://galtline.org/The Galtline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Galtline_______________________Myself and Steve will be at The Barbican this weekend for the Battle of Ideas. Feel free to come by our table for a chat!
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