Michael Malice and Yaron Brook: Ayn Rand, Human Nature, and Anarchy | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  3 года назад +401

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    2:33 - Desert island thought experiment
    7:50 - Communism
    11:20 - Immanuel Kant
    12:29 - Donald Hoffman
    23:00 - DMT elves
    31:42 - Humility
    48:35 - Jordan Peterson and religion
    58:13 - Ben Shapiro: facts don't care about your feelings
    1:12:14 - Why Ayn Rand is controversial
    1:33:51 - Selfishness
    1:37:33 - Communism and fascism
    2:04:32 - Authoritarianism
    2:12:52 - Bitcoin
    2:39:03 - Anarchy debate
    3:36:58 - Dangers of communism
    3:42:37 - Favorite character in Ayn Rand s Atlas Shrugged
    3:51:15 - Advice for young people
    4:08:14 - Does love require sacrifice?
    4:16:02 - Back to the island

    • @samsam18200
      @samsam18200 3 года назад +32

      1:31 - I'm the banana
      3:35:11 - We all wanna have sex with our mother

    • @amiracleone2803
      @amiracleone2803 3 года назад +1

      @@samsam18200 lol Lex wishes he was the Banana.

    • @nickbutler6842
      @nickbutler6842 3 года назад +3

      That new Ground News Sponsor looks great. I’ve been looking for a news service like that for a while, something the world actually needs. Hopefully it can do what it promises. Thanks for the recommendation👌🏻

    • @etymosmax9421
      @etymosmax9421 3 года назад +4

      Solid episode my dude.

    • @jamesleealexanderdormaniv2529
      @jamesleealexanderdormaniv2529 3 года назад +9

      Great stuff brother as always! Only part that drove me crazy was the brothers piss poor understanding of the Christian definition of humility....
      “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less,” - Lewis

  • @Steve_Jarrett-Jordan
    @Steve_Jarrett-Jordan 3 года назад +683

    This is the gold standard of long format podcast discussions.

    • @Jaraiya89
      @Jaraiya89 3 года назад +10

      That's big facts I have to break this into three parts to absorb the info. Then probably re-listen to it a few times.

    • @kramert3333
      @kramert3333 3 года назад +8

      Besides the fact that they talk over each other horribly, I agree.

    • @gondalfthewizard
      @gondalfthewizard 3 года назад +5

      Nixon is coming for the podcast then

    • @mehhhhhhhh2215
      @mehhhhhhhh2215 3 года назад +1

      @@gondalfthewizard good joke

    • @rnw2032
      @rnw2032 2 года назад +1

      Im very happy to have stumbled upon this. For me this is probably one of your most important podcast.
      Malice is wrong on anarchy. I like him a lot but he evades a lot and his definition of anarchy is incorrect. Anarchy does not mean voluntary, it means an absence of government.
      The thing he evaded with his private governance is that the examples he gave are all supported by government in regard to property rights.
      A good government is one which defends rights by punishing infringements of them(wrongs).
      Government is the entity in a given area with the monopoly on the use of force.
      Rights are inherent, inalienable, self-assertive moral principles that it is RIGHT for each individual to use their liberty and WRONG for any individual or group especially government to infringe on any individual’s liberty.
      Liberty is the individual’s ABILITY to think and to act.
      Freedom is when society respects liberty and rights.
      It is absolutely true that no totally good government has ever existed. That is undebatable.
      But airplanes did not exist until a little more than 100 years ago. And they weren’t perfect upon their invention, they still improve to this day. The point is that things that haven’t been realized as of yet are potentially possible so long as they are grounded in reality.
      Without an entity with the monopoly on the use of force it is likely that the competing security forces will vie for that monopoly position. And they may not do it on terms which respect rights. Before long you will have a few very strong security forces and then maybe 1, I.e a monopoly. Anarchy doesn’t last.

  • @PeterPorker24
    @PeterPorker24 3 года назад +822

    Only Lex could get Malice and Brook on a show together. I love you Lex 💖

    • @soapbxprod
      @soapbxprod 3 года назад +35

      This is a philosophical feast! :)

    • @steveeric6942
      @steveeric6942 3 года назад +5

      100%, something special for sure.

    • @trueanarchy2543
      @trueanarchy2543 3 года назад +2

      Now, just to get them to debate.

    • @a1b1c184
      @a1b1c184 3 года назад +16

      Lex has the most interesting podcast going right now. I listened to the whole thing on 1.4 speed in one sitting and never got bored. Next I get Tim Dillon and Jordan Peterson and still haven't watched Weinstein's podcast this week. MSM cannot touch this.

    • @lexfridman
      @lexfridman  3 года назад +255

      I love you too ❤️

  • @Chemson1989
    @Chemson1989 3 года назад +420

    When Michael speaks, Yaron listens.
    When Yaron speaks, Michael listens.
    Respect.

    • @alexanderfox-robinson4910
      @alexanderfox-robinson4910 3 года назад +34

      When Michael speaks, Yaron speaks.
      When Lex speaks, Yaron speaks.

    • @rafaelrocha5626
      @rafaelrocha5626 2 года назад +11

      except when they started talking about anarchy, Yaron listen very quietly and Michael interrupted several times like a child would

    • @houseovragnar1528
      @houseovragnar1528 2 года назад +4

      @@rafaelrocha5626 So he acts like every other person does sometimes? Woooah! Talk about insight.

    • @rafaelrocha5626
      @rafaelrocha5626 2 года назад +4

      @@houseovragnar1528 yeah but saying that a bad behaviour is acceptable because everyone does sometimes it´s just very stupid, and Michael is doing in a scenario where he is supposed to stop talking and he does it every single time

    • @christopherciolko2401
      @christopherciolko2401 2 года назад +1

      Yaron is an idealogue

  • @Christian-pj4vd
    @Christian-pj4vd 3 года назад +850

    JRE: We do long form conversations.
    Lex: Hold my neural net...

    • @nathanaelguirguis7886
      @nathanaelguirguis7886 3 года назад +62

      cant listen to Rogan anymore, so glad Lex is here :D

    • @tomdivittis2688
      @tomdivittis2688 3 года назад +2

      😂😂

    • @avengingme
      @avengingme 3 года назад +3

      @@nathanaelguirguis7886 because spotify or because it got stale?

    • @nathanaelguirguis7886
      @nathanaelguirguis7886 3 года назад +38

      @@avengingme got stale, i feel like the quality of guests went down and the conversations just arent as interesting. Joe rogan is how i know about Lex but havent seen almost any episodes lately that i want to watch

    • @avengingme
      @avengingme 3 года назад +12

      ​@@nathanaelguirguis7886 Gotcha man, same here.

  • @bravo30062
    @bravo30062 3 года назад +334

    "I'm the modern day what's-his-name."
    That should be on a t-shirt

    • @cobblebrick
      @cobblebrick 3 года назад +4

      @Miles Doyle no

    • @BlueisNotaWarmColour
      @BlueisNotaWarmColour 3 года назад +4

      Or "I'm the banana"

    • @FishinWithAlex
      @FishinWithAlex 3 года назад +1

      I heard that while reading this comment 🤣

    • @riphihe
      @riphihe 2 года назад +3

      @@lrke5142 i concur
      bread - Lex
      bacon - Yaron
      banana - Michael

    • @Impeach_the_queen
      @Impeach_the_queen 2 года назад +1

      I would buy this shirt if someone made it.

  • @mrsorg87
    @mrsorg87 3 года назад +117

    I was shocked to know both Yaron and Michael didn't met before, I just listened to 4h25 podcast with the feeling I was hearing two best friends talking to each other, the mutual respect the quickness in picking up each others jokes, never taking it personally, bullying Lex as a team. Plus the content, this was one of the best podcasts I ever listened to.

    • @lilben4184
      @lilben4184 Год назад +2

      Not shocking at all. All three participants in this conversation are tinyhats, and 2 out of the 4 people they talk about in this conversation (Shapiro, Rand) are also tinyhats. It's a big club, and you and I ain't in it. 🤷‍♂

    • @itechnwrite
      @itechnwrite 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@lilben4184- way to reduce this entire conversation to racism. Your mentality. Your loss.

    • @lilben4184
      @lilben4184 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@itechnwrite Error 404: Counterargument not found 🤭 Cope harder.

    • @AJ-tr5ml
      @AJ-tr5ml 11 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@lilben4184can't provide a counterargument to something that isn't an argument

  • @The_Rude_French_Canadian
    @The_Rude_French_Canadian 3 года назад +393

    Lex I’m just wondering if you’re aware that you are filling the void left by Rogan on RUclips extremely well. Cheers to you!

    • @arda8393
      @arda8393 3 года назад +26

      Im slowly starting to dislike joes Personality, some moments in his podcasts are unbearable. His ego and sense of importance creates a horrible atmosphere. Especially when eric came on his pod a few weeks ago.

    • @soapbxprod
      @soapbxprod 3 года назад +20

      Lex is a true intellectual. Joe is an actor... a good actor, but an actor nonetheless

    • @arda8393
      @arda8393 3 года назад +9

      @@soapbxprod indeed. I do still thank joe for his episodes with the intellectually minded guests, they are still phenomenal, but not on the same level as people like lex and countless others. Lex can reciprocate and hes brilliant

    • @76blackwidow
      @76blackwidow 3 года назад +10

      @Blair Gordon I agree 100% to your point, Joe's personality starts to become more and more abrasive, self absorbed, know-it-all. Maybe he should do some Dmt again, learn to listen to people instead of constantly interrupting people and starting to talk something completely irrelevant.. and spotify is a pain in the ass to use. 😑
      I like Lex very much, but his guests aren't very different from each other. I can't stand a one more episode of bitcoin. 🙄 These Malice episodes I love the most. But Joe's guests used to be more diverse and interesting to me a few years back.

    • @arda8393
      @arda8393 3 года назад +9

      @@76blackwidow we are on the same wavelength 🤝, i cant bloody stand the bitcoin stuff. I forget the guest but i think there was a 4 hour episode released in the past week with a bitcoin person but it was really insightful and was more on the fundamentals behind bitcoin so could be thought on past bitcoin. Was brilliant. Joe does have a wide range of guests but i never click on any that involve comedians or mma fighters. Lex had a pod within the last 10 days with a greek comedian and it was bloody brilliant, i get the sense that if that guest was on rogans pod the tone would not have been as joyous as joe would try to be funny amd prove hes part/equal to other comedians. And whilst im here can we just appreciate Jordan Petersons podcasts, they along with lex's are utterly flawless.

  • @alyosha5109
    @alyosha5109 3 года назад +380

    Love these three humans... Michael is sharp as a whip and adds a great levity and originality... Yaron is deeply philosophically grounded and a great guide through reason... Lex is just a beauty of a soul... curious, intelligent, with a good heart. Love it all

    • @desmondmc
      @desmondmc 3 года назад +7

      Really well put 👏

    • @nugzila4170
      @nugzila4170 3 года назад +4

      Lex is more if a teddy bear than I thought - of him a stoic.

    • @faiz.shaikh
      @faiz.shaikh 3 года назад +2

      I love you too alyosha

    • @davidawalker800
      @davidawalker800 3 года назад +1

      Seems like the Bannana (Lex)..keeps thems tied or like the srting of brilliant kites in the wind...this is a few times 4 hour repeat listen

    • @OhAwe
      @OhAwe 3 года назад +1

      Agree. Just as sharp as a whip...

  • @hinerron
    @hinerron 3 года назад +153

    Man watching a Lex podcast is like sitting in on the best conversations I wish I could have with people.

  • @ThomistReview1950
    @ThomistReview1950 3 года назад +577

    I had no ideal Yaron would be this funny in his interactions with Malice and Lex. I home to see more these 3 together because this was hilarious and really interesting. Way to go Lex

    • @mariospyrros6340
      @mariospyrros6340 3 года назад +1

      @@jumpinjohnnyruss xdddddddddddddddd

    • @LibertyPanacea
      @LibertyPanacea 3 года назад +17

      I liked Yaron's first appearance, it was interesting, but now I really like him as a person after this episode haha

    • @CB-os4lf
      @CB-os4lf 3 года назад +8

      Yaron broke me with the line About Sam harris at the end

    • @kristermister4791
      @kristermister4791 3 года назад +6

      Agreed - the chemistry is killer.

    • @sonderexpeditions
      @sonderexpeditions 3 года назад +7

      Yep, their chemistry is awesome.

  • @victoriaholmes675
    @victoriaholmes675 3 года назад +248

    "i think self hate is quite destructive" "speak for yourself, Yaron" I DIED 😂

    • @mayankhimself4389
      @mayankhimself4389 3 года назад +6

      God wants to know your location

    • @eclipsenation6631
      @eclipsenation6631 3 года назад +1

      @@RUSEOfficial ok cool

    • @VerBAASingwekkend
      @VerBAASingwekkend 3 года назад +1

      How could you type this when dead? I'm from Europe and seriously don't understand what you mean.

    • @lordlen131
      @lordlen131 3 года назад +1

      @@VerBAASingwekkend She means she's dying of laughter.

  • @joly8806
    @joly8806 3 года назад +73

    This pod will go down in history as one of the top 10s of all time. Thanx 👌

  • @zeytelaloi
    @zeytelaloi 3 года назад +200

    The nice thing about having two guests is that they can check each other in a way Lex would not check a guest.

    • @sonderexpeditions
      @sonderexpeditions 3 года назад +1

      Yep. Loove this!

    • @IzzyDizzy101
      @IzzyDizzy101 3 года назад

      @Calvin Something typical anarchist. ADD MORE PEOPLE
      (For legal reasons: It’s a joke)

  • @plain_simple_garak
    @plain_simple_garak 3 года назад +241

    Yaron probably hasn't laughed this much since the 1970's. It's good to see, but Malice is the modern day trickster god, beware his gifts

    • @allthesmallthings1041
      @allthesmallthings1041 3 года назад +11

      He is truly Loki

    • @fuckamericanidiot
      @fuckamericanidiot 3 года назад +2

      @@allthesmallthings1041 I think he's more likely to be Tihi (tee-hee) - the kind that would put a firework in someone's tailpipe

    • @okyouknowwhatever
      @okyouknowwhatever 3 года назад +1

      To be honest, his trickster persona feels kinda forced.

    • @OrthoHoppean
      @OrthoHoppean 3 года назад +2

      @@okyouknowwhatever Really? No way. He comes off as completely natural

    • @okyouknowwhatever
      @okyouknowwhatever 3 года назад

      @@OrthoHoppean No, because he talks about it all the time, which makes it forced, like he's trying to talk it into existence. A real trickster is subtle. Also, how's it trickster to be an Ayn Rand fan? Ayn Rand was a middle of the road neo-liberal and is adored by many establishment figures ranging from Hillary Clinton to Allan Greenspan.

  • @loricoil1732
    @loricoil1732 2 года назад +67

    I'm watching this a year after original airing and it's even more relevant than it was then.

  • @moe45673
    @moe45673 3 года назад +142

    A long listen, but not a second of boredom. I am constantly surprised by how wide-ranging Malice's knowledge extends. It was also great to hear the two of them pushing back against each other

  • @brandonmassengale3642
    @brandonmassengale3642 3 года назад +90

    Lex is definitely at the top of the podcast game right now. Every new episode with Michael Malice tops the last one, and this one with the great Yaron Brook, is no exception.

  • @tatianaantoinette9086
    @tatianaantoinette9086 3 года назад +20

    Lex clips got me interested in hearing the whole 4+ hours of podcast and it's so good, I've been listening to parts a second time. Lex, you have outdone yourself and you've grown into an EXCELLENT moderator. By far one of my favorite podcasts from anyone yet.

  • @opportunitycost1342
    @opportunitycost1342 3 года назад +541

    There is something so beautiful about intelligent well-reasoned disagreement.

  • @salmaoa9373
    @salmaoa9373 3 года назад +320

    I adore lex but it’s hilarious to watch when Michael teases him.
    So wholesome too somehow 😅.

    • @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin
      @TheGhostOfFredZeppelin 3 года назад +21

      It's because you can tell it comes from a place of love, that's why Malice is always going to be my favorite guest on this podcast. Always interesting conversations with lots of laughs and moments of genuine mutual appreciation.

    • @AlexG-xl1cc
      @AlexG-xl1cc 3 года назад +8

      They seem very close

    • @alxsee1337
      @alxsee1337 2 года назад +3

      There's not much better than teasing or seeing people you love teased.

    • @itsmeekers
      @itsmeekers 2 года назад +4

      I Love how naturally funny Michael is. I like how he calls Alex, Alex Jones even though they are friends.

  • @tek.kemper
    @tek.kemper 3 года назад +3

    I'm just here to comment on how wholesome this was to bear witness to. The amount of mutual respect and love shared one another by these three is definitely what more of the world needs.
    I love that they literally told each other that they loved each other at the end of this, yet there wasn't a moment where any of them missed a chance to bust the balls of anyone they were sharing the table with.
    This is what real communication and relationships are built on.
    Awesome stuff Lex, I can honestly say I'm a big fan of the all the people on this episode after watching the entire thing. It has been well worth it.

  • @alexandrepaquette870
    @alexandrepaquette870 3 года назад +234

    I love how Michael brings out hidden aspects of Lexs personality. He becomes somewhat less rigid

    • @alexandrepaquette870
      @alexandrepaquette870 3 года назад +21

      You can almost believe its the real one lol beep beep

    • @AndyMcCoyFTW
      @AndyMcCoyFTW 3 года назад +1

      yeah he opened up and was more sarcastic

    • @samking3875
      @samking3875 3 года назад +1

      @Lex Fridman 0010101100

  • @ground_news
    @ground_news 3 года назад +69

    Thanks for the endorsement Lex! We’re so excited to partner with you and support your work 🙌

    • @lexfridman
      @lexfridman  3 года назад +6

      Thank you for your support, you do amazing work.

  • @abtin1923
    @abtin1923 3 года назад +45

    Lex, you must know how valuable your channel is. Thank you for all of your hard work. I've learned so much. Please continue these podcasts.

  • @rath6599
    @rath6599 3 года назад +112

    Love how Lex hangs back and leaves the two of them banter on.

    • @Steve-om4iu
      @Steve-om4iu 3 года назад +4

      He didn’t learn that from Joe Rogan xD. I really gotta start listening more to this podcast. I’m missing out on many gems.

  • @sachindevaraj
    @sachindevaraj 3 года назад +376

    lex: i been a hugest fa...
    MM: are we recording?
    pure anarchy

  • @ruben-d8e2n
    @ruben-d8e2n 3 года назад +13

    "I find that the more I know, the more I know I know, the easier it is for me to learn from other people." - Yaron Brook.
    Beautiful.

  • @wuvs2spooge
    @wuvs2spooge 3 года назад +129

    Lex talks to Malice like Data talks to Picard "Look humor, did I do it right?"

    • @guyephauqes6368
      @guyephauqes6368 3 года назад +3

      It's funny when he realizes his humor is robotic and dry, which then makes whatever he said so much more hilarious!

  • @xikes
    @xikes 3 года назад +27

    Michael Malice is one of my favorite guest in these podcasts.

  • @slatanek
    @slatanek 3 года назад +6

    One of the best discussions I've seen recently. Great minds and disagreement done right - respectful and funny. A pleasure to listen to.

  • @howellbranham9460
    @howellbranham9460 3 года назад +84

    I love Yarron and Michael teaming up to pick on Lex.

  • @hobobbobho
    @hobobbobho 3 года назад +35

    Easily the best episode you've had so far. Please try to get Yaron and Michael on again like this.

  • @S1LLY_C0ST4_L0V3R
    @S1LLY_C0ST4_L0V3R 3 года назад +21

    When Michael said "Is it love Lex? Nothing's more real than love right?" I literally lost my shit 😂😂

  • @sarcastanaut
    @sarcastanaut 3 года назад +26

    It brings me great joy that there are others out there who enjoy listening to a brilliant 4 1/2 hour-long conversation. I wish I knew some of you in real life.

  • @416dl
    @416dl 3 года назад +41

    Never has 4 hours passed more quickly. Thoroughly engrossing and insightful. Thanks for bringing these minds together. Looking forward to more and more.

  • @eankessenger
    @eankessenger 3 года назад +9

    CAN WE HAVE MORE MICHEAL AND YARON PLEASE

  • @PierreH1968
    @PierreH1968 3 года назад +37

    It takes courage, Lex to express your opinions, to be honest on contrevesial subjects. Without placating or offending, your guests, but listening. Your broad open curiosity, makes you a humanist truly .

    • @brookej0
      @brookej0 3 года назад +3

      It takes, courage, to learn, how, to use commas, effectively, 😉

    • @PierreH1968
      @PierreH1968 3 года назад

      @@brookej0 thanks! 🧐🙂

    • @JamesAveyInTheShop
      @JamesAveyInTheShop 3 года назад +2

      @@brookej0 I like commas too much, too.

  • @soapbxprod
    @soapbxprod 3 года назад +56

    Best ever Lex show- the nexus of Mises and Rand, explained by two of the best people. Please, Yaron and Michael, could we hope for an alliance between the ARI and the Mises Institute? Both are simply the place to go for real answers to real questions IMHO. Thanks- and thanks to all commenters too.

    • @damonhage7451
      @damonhage7451 3 года назад +1

      Would be tough. ARI as a whole is much more philosophically oriented than Yaron and therefore the collaborations would have be more philosophical in nature and the divides would start to become quite an issue. I don't know if it would be productive.

    • @sybo59
      @sybo59 3 года назад +6

      No. Objectivists generally like a lot about Mises’ economics, but hate his attempts at epistemology, and absolutely detest today’s Mises Institute, which has been corrupted by the anarchism of Murray Rothbard. Rothbard was a dishonest hack who “borrowed” much from Rand and then slandered her with lies (which he apparently admitted to Steve Valliant at one point). He was also an anti-American who even went on the defend the brutal Soviet regime, siding with it over the U.S.

    • @d4n4nable
      @d4n4nable 3 года назад +3

      @@sybo59 What absolute horseshit.

  • @Aijan100
    @Aijan100 4 месяца назад +1

    This was educational and entertaining in equal measure. Delightful conversation of three brilliant minds. I enjoyed the interplay of their personalities. It added something very special to this podcast.

  • @petardraganov3716
    @petardraganov3716 3 года назад +42

    Michael's expressions when listening to Yaron are priceless.

  • @seanflynn781
    @seanflynn781 3 года назад +62

    I've gotta hand it to you Lex, you've got the most interesting point of view in the world of podcasting. And that's not easy to do. Also glad to see Michael again, thanks for what you guys do.

    • @soapbxprod
      @soapbxprod 3 года назад +1

      Hey, he's a scientist! :)

  • @user-zi2qk4zi4w
    @user-zi2qk4zi4w 3 года назад +12

    This was an inspiring conversation. It literally gave me the confidence to go speak at local town hall meetings.

  • @bretthomas9425
    @bretthomas9425 3 года назад +116

    Two of my favorite guests. Thrilled when this popped up.
    edit: Malice ribbing Lex about love is hysterical.

    • @Madrrrrrrrrrrr
      @Madrrrrrrrrrrr 3 года назад +2

      Not sure if evolution is conscious though.

    • @Tehcarp
      @Tehcarp 3 года назад +1

      please defend YB as one of your favourites. He's not even cute

    • @bretthomas9425
      @bretthomas9425 3 года назад +2

      @@Tehcarp Yaron's an interesting guy to listen to. I'm not even close to being an Objectivist, but I appreciate his dedication to his philosophy. I don't agree with much of what Sam Harris says either, but that doesn't stop me from listening to him. And Yaron is a little bit cute for a boomer. :P

    • @Tehcarp
      @Tehcarp 3 года назад

      I was peeked by you saying favourite.

  • @arda8393
    @arda8393 3 года назад +46

    The fact lex's podcasts are so regularly available, the fact theyre so long and full of information and thought along with the brilliant host and guests makes it one of the best learning tools on the internet. What i need is a Lex and Bret Weinstein 5 hour special. Or Brian Green hes a brilliant and inspired speaker of science.

    • @ryanschmidt2181
      @ryanschmidt2181 3 года назад +2

      Brian Green on Rogan was INCREDIBLE! I love those discussions about the universe and he's one of the best no doubt. I disagree with Brian Cox politically but man did he spit flames similar to Green on Rogan. Would be awesome for Lex to have them!

  • @nrght
    @nrght 2 года назад +16

    It is a testament to our times, the fact that this video doesn’t have millions and millions of views yet. One of the greatest conversations ever in my estimate.

  • @KeithKnightDontTreadonAnyone
    @KeithKnightDontTreadonAnyone 3 года назад +108

    Malice played a big role in making me a voluntaryist, this was great!

    • @dalton8281
      @dalton8281 3 года назад

      @@willepiot2726 both induction and deduction are valid forms of knowledge. Induction allows us to use reason to form concepts based off of reality. Deduction allows us to use reason to integrate concepts into reality. For example we can induce the theory of evolution, and we can also deduce certain species and classify them. Also just a disclaimer I am in no way an expert and this is just how I understand human nature.

  • @stef5896
    @stef5896 3 года назад +51

    "Holy spaceballs bat man!" That was one of the most interesting conversations I've heard for a while. Thanks Lex for introducing me to Mr. Brooke.

    • @sybo59
      @sybo59 3 года назад +8

      If you find Brook interesting, I HIGHLY recommend The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged (as a start).

    • @sybo59
      @sybo59 3 года назад +1

      I should add that the versions of both on Audible are outstanding.

  • @rageatm4life
    @rageatm4life 3 года назад +11

    I hope lex never goes to Spotify - definitely the best podcast available

  • @Buddy_VanDoodle
    @Buddy_VanDoodle 3 года назад +203

    Don't fool yourself, Lex. You're the bread of this sandwich

    • @cosmicmuffet1053
      @cosmicmuffet1053 3 года назад +4

      Empirically, that could at best create an open faced sandwich. It's far more likely that he is the doctor's sausage, while Yaron and Michael are toasted sourdough heels.

    • @lorcanoconnor6274
      @lorcanoconnor6274 3 года назад +2

      Isn't that kind of the premise of any interview?

    • @soapbxprod
      @soapbxprod 3 года назад

      Not the cream in the coffee? :)

    • @cavejohnson4054
      @cavejohnson4054 3 года назад

      Lex definitely doesn't like anarchocapitalism. He's definitely a big government commie. Especially his russian roots. And he dresses like a kgb agent lmao.

    • @avengingme
      @avengingme 3 года назад +1

      Give Lex more credit. He's not an ingredient, he's the sandwich assembler, and a fine one at that.

  • @davidchavez1553
    @davidchavez1553 3 года назад +75

    Hey Lex. My wife purchased a box of cereal that cost 50 dollars. I was irate until she said that it was to support your podcast. I've purchased books writen by your guest and recommendations that are suggested. I've also listened to most of your podcasts. Anyways I support my wife supporting a podcast I love. But screw you Lex what am I going to do with the cereal? ... haha nothing but love my Russian brother.

    • @davidchavez1553
      @davidchavez1553 3 года назад +6

      @@albertoceccato7164 Well thank you. I didn't understand that all. Award to Mr. Freacking obvious goes to Alberto.

    • @lexfridman
      @lexfridman  3 года назад +67

      Lol, I feel the love, David. Buying stuff from the sponsors is actually the best way to support this podcast. So I'm deeply thankful for that. My recommendation is to eat that delicious, keto-friendly Magic Spoon cereal and know that I'm there with you in spirit. One day we shall feast together 👊

    • @davidchavez1553
      @davidchavez1553 3 года назад +17

      @@lexfridman thank you for the reply. Made my day. Keep up the fantastic content and wish you love in your future projects. Very brave of you to step outside the box in conversation. Especially with your credentials. We salute you brother.

  • @really-._.-
    @really-._.- 3 года назад +10

    I think Yaron Brook is one of the few people that can shake the foundations of Michael Malice's anarchy viewpoints. :) Thank you, Lex! This conversation was very interesting!

  • @javedoy2404
    @javedoy2404 3 года назад +203

    Yaron: "Are you married?"
    Lex: "No but we all want to have sex with our mother..."
    😂dead

    • @kyleoverman9224
      @kyleoverman9224 3 года назад +28

      @@mikethiem3628 or he's just levels of humor above us, I literally fell out of my chair laughing at that random insertion of oedipus complex. 3:35:08

    • @davidk9382
      @davidk9382 3 года назад +1

      I went into the comments looking for memes of this, but I forget memes grow on reddit not YT.

    • @TheJeremyKentBGross
      @TheJeremyKentBGross 3 года назад +2

      @@davidk9382 I thought it was the Chan, given reddit's censoriousness.

    • @alicedoors4826
      @alicedoors4826 3 года назад +1

      @@TheJeremyKentBGross What's the new reddit?

    • @Patrick33194
      @Patrick33194 3 года назад +1

      Freud refference?

  • @rangv733
    @rangv733 3 года назад +67

    Yo Lex , having Michael and Yaron with their humor is making you make jokes and witty remarks. This is interesting to watch as well. Not only serious talks.

  • @eduardomoralesloya
    @eduardomoralesloya 3 года назад +4

    IMO this is one of the best intellectual talk shows ever. Keep up the good work Lex.

  • @katsmaintanklive
    @katsmaintanklive 3 года назад +62

    MIchael: "This german shepherd was 3 times my size, but I've overcome that fear now that he's only twice my size."

  • @a1b1c184
    @a1b1c184 3 года назад +123

    Yaron: "Don't have sex with kids."
    Michael: "I'll stop immediately."
    WTF!!! LMAO Malice is so GD stupid in a good way.

    • @thememaster7
      @thememaster7 3 года назад +10

      Well, dark humour is like food, not everyone gets it.

    • @a1b1c184
      @a1b1c184 3 года назад +6

      @@thememaster7 I thought you were gonna say dark humor is like food, the west consumes to much of it.

    • @patmccall4647
      @patmccall4647 3 года назад

      @@a1b1c184 both those were good

  • @Rellikan
    @Rellikan 3 года назад +7

    This was such a blast. The personalities aren't opposites, they're all complementary like a 3 piece jigsaw puzzle.

  • @vl8962
    @vl8962 3 года назад +50

    Michael Malice is a National Treasure.... This world needs more Malice👽👽👽 Your Welcome!🤙

  • @bdelectr7411
    @bdelectr7411 3 года назад +35

    A 4 1/2 hour podcast? This is exactly what I need to get through some projects

  • @vladimirolujic6637
    @vladimirolujic6637 3 года назад +6

    Man, as soon as you say "The following..." I hit that like. There's something awkward and strangely natural at the same time with you.
    All the best, Lex!

  • @nTrylo
    @nTrylo 3 года назад +75

    4 and a half hours holy shit. This is amazing.

  • @zippytoad507
    @zippytoad507 3 года назад +92

    Never saw a debate this good when I was in university.

    • @MtHoodExplorer
      @MtHoodExplorer 3 года назад

      but they are children

    • @travisprugh6347
      @travisprugh6347 2 года назад

      Becuase one side actively trys to shut down opposing viewpoints. There is no more debate in university, its one side screaming down another.

    • @travisprugh6347
      @travisprugh6347 2 года назад

      Becuase one side actively trys to shut down opposing viewpoints. There is no more debate in university, its one side screaming down another.

  • @douglaskbrown1154
    @douglaskbrown1154 3 года назад +5

    Wow, watched the whole thing with only one interruptions! Thank you Lex, and Michael and Yaron!

  • @DropTheMaskPodcast
    @DropTheMaskPodcast 3 года назад +43

    Malice teasing Lex is one of my favorite things to watch

    • @vib2119
      @vib2119 3 года назад +3

      Super cool,witty,blunt and loving uncle-like figure(for me atleast,based on his interactions with Lex)

    • @booni5114
      @booni5114 3 года назад

      Time stamp please

  • @bDeeLiN7
    @bDeeLiN7 3 года назад +127

    You should have Dave Smith on! He was just on Rogan's podcast and I think you two would have a really interesting conversation.

    • @jackjurphy5020
      @jackjurphy5020 3 года назад +27

      Dave Smith is the man, should absolutely run for President

    • @cjtrickstar6060
      @cjtrickstar6060 3 года назад +14

      He's always on Malice's show

    • @bDeeLiN7
      @bDeeLiN7 3 года назад +5

      @@jackjurphy5020 💯💯💯

    • @bDeeLiN7
      @bDeeLiN7 3 года назад +22

      @@cjtrickstar6060 Yeah those Dave Smith/Malice crossover episodes this past year have been awesome!

    • @goldeneggify
      @goldeneggify 3 года назад +4

      Agreed

  • @ericl1421
    @ericl1421 3 года назад +53

    Michael is so quick. Freaking hilarious.

  • @MrMuki61
    @MrMuki61 3 года назад +77

    Marvel fans: "Avengers is the most ambitious crossover event in history"
    Lex: "Hold my WD40"

  • @JessHull
    @JessHull 3 года назад +29

    Is it just me or does Michael Malice look like Ayn Rand?

    • @unrequitednuance
      @unrequitednuance 7 месяцев назад

      I’ll never be able to not see this now. Thanks 😜

    • @ddjilek
      @ddjilek 7 месяцев назад

      Is it just me or does Michael Malice look like A LESS ATTRACTIVE Ayn Rand? Fixed it for you.

    • @Americans4Israel4Ever
      @Americans4Israel4Ever 5 месяцев назад +1

      You win today, my friend😂

    • @michellebarnes7640
      @michellebarnes7640 2 месяца назад +1

      Secret love child? 😅

  • @braytonbushby
    @braytonbushby 3 года назад +11

    This is one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever listened to. Very thoughtful and thought provoking. Even entertaining.

  • @vandyke5773
    @vandyke5773 3 года назад +28

    This needs to be it’s own separate weekly/monthly podcast.

  • @jacoballey21
    @jacoballey21 3 года назад +10

    i just realized that ayn rand was NEVER part of any reading list in public school. like i maybe heard her name twice in 20 years

    • @gnomasome4698
      @gnomasome4698 3 года назад +4

      I heard her name cuz of the band Rush. Their big long song 2112 is largely inspired thematically by the fountainhead. When I heard that I got interested n I read it. I was 12 when I read it and I won't lie it's crazy fuckin boring for a preteen but read it again recently n it's a good read. And not only after reading the fountainhead did I realise that the drummer, the guy that wrote the lyrics, had loads of objectivist Randian ideas, especially in their earlier work when he joined.

    • @garyswank1043
      @garyswank1043 3 года назад

      Public (government) school is a wasteland of socialist indoctrination. It was that way when you were a kid and it's even worse today. Intellectual stimulation does not happen there.

  • @phrankenstein-wrongthinker1994
    @phrankenstein-wrongthinker1994 3 года назад +148

    Holy crap, this is gonna be 4 hrs of delicious dialog

    • @soapbxprod
      @soapbxprod 3 года назад +2

      Oh so good! This is fabulous!

    • @kurtoverley6560
      @kurtoverley6560 3 года назад +4

      Quite surprising that Yaron did not understand that Anarchism = Voluntaryism.

    • @benklingman
      @benklingman 3 года назад

      There’s so much to digest will have to return

    • @kurtoverley6560
      @kurtoverley6560 3 года назад

      @@willepiot2726 A voluntarily funded state (for example, proposals for privately run cities) are examples of anarchy. Anarchy does not mean “no rules”, but rather no (coercive) ruler.

  • @Steve83B
    @Steve83B 3 года назад +182

    I had no idea we would reach DMT and machine elves that fast

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 3 года назад +16

      Lex learning from Joe Rogan

    • @etymosmax9421
      @etymosmax9421 3 года назад +11

      DMT elves.

    • @sunconuresolar2658
      @sunconuresolar2658 3 года назад +3

      Yeah that got weird quick.

    • @soapbxprod
      @soapbxprod 3 года назад +1

      LMAO! Thanks! What about bromulated mescaline?

    • @rileypetrando
      @rileypetrando 3 года назад +2

      @@etymosmax9421 it’s machine elves or clockwork elves not dmt elves that’s way less cool 😎

  • @vladimirolujic6637
    @vladimirolujic6637 3 года назад +18

    36:41 "This is Ukranian!! How dare you?!!?" 😄😄😄
    Love that type of humour.

  • @MrPacurtin
    @MrPacurtin 3 года назад +18

    This is one of my favorite episodes of any podcast I've ever watched. Find myself pausing it frequently to mull over all the excellent points being made.

  • @vivekkaushik9508
    @vivekkaushik9508 3 года назад +4

    I watched it completely. Took me almost 7 hours with some breaks in between. Was definitely worth the time. Got to learn so many new perspectives about Anarchism, authoritarianism, Ayn Rand, and her work. Thanks lex for bringing these two together on the same platform.

  • @braxtongrundy4625
    @braxtongrundy4625 2 года назад +1

    Im really enjoy listening to these types of convos at work

  • @justinwatkins438
    @justinwatkins438 3 года назад +23

    I love living in a reality where we can listen to these wonderful conversations!

  • @Sanningsmannen
    @Sanningsmannen 3 года назад +38

    3:19:00 I laughed heartily at the adorable clear father/son relationship that manifested at this specific point; Michael going at it like "Haha, you just said poop!" and Yaron like a true mature patriarch responding "Yes, yes, it was funny, but that's enough now.".

  • @nongmar8783
    @nongmar8783 2 года назад +2

    This is probably my favorite trio ever.

  • @johnsteven7437
    @johnsteven7437 3 года назад +16

    Christian humility, from a biblical perspective, is not about putting you down but about assessing yourself with a sober mindset. “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.”

    • @josiahclarke3535
      @josiahclarke3535 3 года назад +8

      Yeah but God bad

    • @jackwilkie1470
      @jackwilkie1470 3 года назад +10

      When Brook said there’s no guilt in the Old Testament he signaled his Christianity takes come from no honest study whatsoever.

    • @johnsteven7437
      @johnsteven7437 3 года назад +6

      @@jackwilkie1470 Exactly. It's like the whole sacrificial system doesn't exist.

    • @jackwilkie1470
      @jackwilkie1470 3 года назад +2

      @@johnsteven7437 Right, literal "Guilt offerings" are in the plan. How he missed Psalm 51 is baffling too.

    • @hocndoc
      @hocndoc 3 года назад +2

      Thanks for this statement. Yaron over-compensating for his self-hate that he blames on his mother. (And such a sycophant for Rand.)
      Abraham had faith - possibly because Isaac was born when both Abraham & Sarah were too old.
      Yaron must be unaware of the redemption of the firstborn and rejects the *self* sacrifice and diety of Jesus.

  • @meghanmarques9800
    @meghanmarques9800 3 года назад +31

    dont think iv ever seen yaron laugh so much absolutely wonderful

  • @AnnLaustsen87
    @AnnLaustsen87 3 года назад +1

    Does anyone else watch this podcast, enjoying it while high?

  • @JAw1729
    @JAw1729 3 года назад +35

    This is the best anarchism discussion Malice ever had against someone. Great guy to compete with him

  • @adeline7980
    @adeline7980 3 года назад +23

    I love watching Michael's facial expressions. Also love this format. Love this podcast in general, thanks.

  • @coolbrounderscore
    @coolbrounderscore 3 года назад +4

    late to the party, but this is hands down the greatest single episode of a podcast i've ever heard. lex is crushing it

  • @daveorenstein7802
    @daveorenstein7802 3 года назад +14

    Lex the integrity is off the charts and authenticity. Such a great space you are creating.

  • @viniciuspriori
    @viniciuspriori 3 года назад +19

    this deserves a cut of the funniest moments. very great episode. thanks

    • @Reblwitoutacause
      @Reblwitoutacause 3 года назад +1

      Not quite “funniest” but it has many great moment, including much of the humor:
      ruclips.net/video/6FaxxkSHWAA/видео.html

  • @tonybrown4565
    @tonybrown4565 3 года назад +3

    This is essential viewing/listening to everyone with an interest in human affairs - brilliant thank you guys.
    Tony

  • @flamingpenetrator3705
    @flamingpenetrator3705 3 года назад +18

    Awesome podcast, great job bringing Yaron and Malice back.

  • @TaranPerry
    @TaranPerry 3 года назад +17

    Damn that was great, 4 hours long and held my attention right through the whole thing. Absolute banger, would listen again.

  • @bohaley302
    @bohaley302 3 года назад +2

    Never got Lex’s podcast in my feed until I saw him on Rogan a few months ago. His shows should be in everyone’s feed. This show was excellent.

  • @minevere
    @minevere 3 года назад +29

    4h with Lex and Michael is always a treat!

  • @rosiegomez5809
    @rosiegomez5809 3 года назад +5

    Lex, fantastic podcast brining Michael & Yaron together. Yaron is the first person to intellectually challenge Michael on his philosophical position in a honest & realistic approach.

  • @dasjoe8978
    @dasjoe8978 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @MiriamIllions
    @MiriamIllions 3 года назад +44

    Wow, this is like a surprise present from life.

  • @Lucasvoz
    @Lucasvoz 3 года назад +10

    These three together are incredibly entertaining. I feel so blessed to have access to amazing conversations such as this one. This was not just three people agreeing with each other on everything, this was a conversation full of intelligent discussions and insightful information. I was forced to think for myself on this one and as a young person I'm eternally grateful to have received the valuable advice these men provide. Next two books on the list are Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged!

    • @htttt9208
      @htttt9208 3 года назад

      do you know which one Michael said to read first the podcast is so long I don't remember where he said it

    • @Lucasvoz
      @Lucasvoz 3 года назад +1

      fountainhead first, i'm almost done with it. if you need the pdf let me know

    • @htttt9208
      @htttt9208 3 года назад

      @@Lucasvoz I got a pdf already but thanks

  • @mynamewhatis7254
    @mynamewhatis7254 3 года назад +6

    When he said in order to be able to say "I love you", you need to be able to say "I". That really hit me. Suddenly all my previously failed relationships made sense.

  • @Mr_two
    @Mr_two 3 года назад +12

    I'm a hvac guy. I hardly graduated high school......and I loved this conversation. Thanks lex!