This week, Stefan and Scott wade back into current events to talk about the war between Russia and Ukraine. But, unlike seemingly everyone on social media, we aren't here to tell you what to think. Instead, we give you some tools to analyze the deluge of information and reach your own, honest conclusion. Is Putin a madman hellbent on nuking the wor…

Note: We discuss investing, finance, and money in this episode. It’s simply four guys talking and no one should construe anything in this episode as investment, financial, money, legal, or any other kind of advice. By the way, Myron is not Satoshi . . . or is he? This week, Stefan and Scott welcome back Myron and Jeremy of Mental Supermodels. This …

This week, Stefan and Scott welcome Stephan Kinsella to Mentally Unscripted. Stephan is a brilliant, articulate libertarian legal scholar who explains why the mainstream notion that intellectual property spurs innovation is wrong. He dives in by telling us why IP laws are simply government-issued monopolies that actually impede innovation. He expla…

Stefan is back this week, so you’re spared another week of Scott’s implacable droning. In Episode 47, Stefan and Scott recorded a short segment on Bitcoin Maximalism. Their friends Myron and Jeremy of Mental Supermodels recently released an episode that built on those initial insights. Today, Stefan and Scott returned the favor by adding their thou…

Stefan is still sidelined, so I’m again going solo to talk about judicial review. Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, and we’re already starting to hear about possible replacements. So, get ready to listen to pundits talking about stare decisis and judicial activism. In this episode, I will explain some of the significant theories of j…

Stefan found himself on the DL for this episode, so I went solo and tackled the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in the OSHA vaccine mandate case and why it's not necessarily the primary victory, some claim. I start the podcast by explaining administrative law and why an executive agency like OSHA can make laws despite the Constitution not granti…

In this episode, Stefan and I welcome Eric Chow to Mentally Unscripted. Eric is the host of The Eric Chow Empowers Podcast where he interviews people who have powerful stories of overcoming adversity. Eric is an intelligent, caring person. He shares with us his strategies for gaining the trust of people who are often uncomfortable sharing their sto…

In this episode, Stefan and I look back at 2021 to identify the tools and insights that helped us most in the last year. We limited our review to five each, so we missed many things we could have included. But we think this list is a fun and informative tool anyone can use to have a better 2022. As always, we’re building want to build a community a…

Disclaimer: None of the people featured on this episode of Mentally Unscripted are doctors. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. In today's episode, fitness coach Ben Moore joins Stefan and me. We had a fantastic conversation about sleep, nutrition, and exerci…

In today's episode, Myron Weber from Mental Supermodels joins us a fascinating discussion on whether democracy is, to borrow a phrase from Marx, "the opiate of the masses," that's dulling our awareness that the United States is becoming less constitutional, less federal, and less republican. And by republican, we mean the form of government, not th…

In today's episode, we explore more exciting topics. From a story about a man with a fake arm trying to get a vaccine in Italy, we discuss what the end game for COVID-19 looks like and whether the people and organizations at the top of the world's hierarchies have a clear picture of the public health, economic, and financial landscape. We also expl…

In today’s episode, we explore some exciting topics. We start off by talking about the muddied world of tribal thinking and then discuss how tribal thought often overrides the concepts of authority and credibility. That line of thought then carries us into the concept of financialization. Here we ask how a focus on stock price maximization has turn…

Today’s guest is Sara Causey, the owner of Causey Consulting LLC and host of the Causey Consulting podcast. Sara’s experience consulting with firms of all sizes on their recruiting and staffing needs puts her in the unique position to see how COVID and our response to it are changing the nature of how we work. Sara has excellent insights into our c…

There’s a lot of talk about President Joe Biden’s announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees of private businesses but there’s been little talk of whether he has the authority to do so. In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott welcome Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly and the Libertarian Institute to discuss the lega…

Our intention at Mentally Unscripted is to bring you better tools to improve your engagement with others. It’s not an easy task in 2021, where Tribalism and media-driven polarization make having productive conversations even harder. That’s why we’ve put together How to Never Argue Again (Unless You Want To), a free guide to help you have better con…

Myron and Jeremy from Mental Supermodels join Scott and Paul to discuss decentralization and the big questions facing us in the future. What is decentralization? Will we continue moving toward a decentralized world and what will that world look like? What are the factors holding back our move to decentralization and how we can drive mass adoption o…

Is a system based on individual ability or achievement ruining society by creating a feeling of hubris in society's winners and resentment in its losers? In Mentally Unscripted episode 41, Paul and Scott review The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? by Michael J. Sandel. In that book, the author claims that a merit-based system is …

Paul and Scott welcome Jamie Cain to Mentally Unscripted episode 40. Not only does this episode feature three incredibly manly beards, but it also includes an excellent conversation about anarchism and voluntaryism. And Paul tries to get in touch with his emotions . . . but they were screening their calls.Resources * Liberty Uninterrupted (podcast)…

How do you increase your effectiveness as a manager and a leader not only to benefit your organization but to improve your career? Jeremy Thomas, the cohost of Mental Supermodels, joins Paul and Scott to discuss the mental models that will improve your career and personal interactions. And, yes, there really is a Mortal Kombat mental model. Resourc…

What you don’t see is as important as what you do see. Opportunity costs, costs that you don’t see, lurk in every decision. In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott explain why missing those costs screws up your decision-making. Resources TK News by Matt Taibi Aaron Mate How 'do your own research' hurts America's Covid response These …

Scott was a guest on a recent episode of Unshackled Liberty where he talked to Q the Abolitionist and Crypto Gumbo about the increasing lack of communication in the world and the divisiveness it's causing. Unshackled Liberty "is a libertarian variety show where we discuss the value of reducing the role of government in our daily lives. We have inte…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott welcome Robert and Wiz back to the show. This time, they take on the growing problem of poor leadership. Guest Links Robert on Twitter Wiz on Twitter Wiz’s website Resources Transcript of Pelosi Interview on CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer Nancy Pelosi Blows Up at Wolf Blitzer Over S…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott review How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need, by Bill Gates. Resources The Politically Incorrect Guide to Climate Change Biden administration considers withholding funds and other measures to spur vaccinations Pfizer hikes 2021 outlook after vaccin…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott welcome Robert and Wiz back to the show. This time they cast their critical, and sometimes cynical, eye on the shady world of social media gurus. And of course, they have a little fun doing it. Guest Links Robert on Twitter Wiz on Twitter Wiz’s website Resources Mentally Unscripted Ep25 - A Con…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott talk about the mental models that we can use to make better decisions in our foreign policy with a focus on military conflict. Resources Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan, by Scott Horton TK News, by Matt Taibbi The Afghanistan Papers U.S. Military Pollution, US military is a bi…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott welcome Myron Weber of the Mental Supermodels podcast. In his day job, Myron Weber is the founder of Northwood Advisors, helping clients solve interesting data problems at the core of their business. He is also the cohost of Mental Supermodels, a podcast exploring the theory and practice, the a…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott talk about using disconfirming evidence and falsifiability to overcome confirmation bias. Resources Confirmation Bias: Why Your Decisions Suck and You Fight With Your Friends Use Disconfirming Evidence to Make Your Decisions Suck Less Judgment in Managerial Decision Making Probabilistic Thinkin…

Paul and Scott welcome Brandon Wark of Free State Colorado. Brandon talks about Free State Colorado and gives the inside scoop on some local politics. And Paul makes up a new word. Resources The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York Free State Colorado LewRockwell.com Ludwig von Mises Fredrik Hayak Henry Hazlitt Murray Rothbard Confir…

How Confirmation Bias and COVID Divided the World Paul and Scott explain how confirmation bias and our need to be correct have divided the world over COVID. Resources The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York DarkHorse Podcast (Brett Weinstein & Heather Heying has done many COVID related podcasts) Tom Woods COVID Charts Quiz Excess De…

We’ve all battled procrastination at some point. Hell, you may be procrastinating by reading this right now (Don’t blame us. We didn’t force you to read this.) Indeed, for some of us, procrastination keeps us from achieving our goals. The good news is that you can overcome it. You can look procrastination in the eye and say, “No thanks, old friend.…

Joey, the Prypreneur, is a former web developer who now teaches people how to develop better habits and improve their performance. Paul and Scott welcome Joey to Mentally Unscripted in this episode. They have a great conversation covering a range of topics including the following: Scientific self-improvement, Imposter syndrome, Marketing, Authority…

The Great Reset is still here. There’s more evidence that political, business, and religious leaders are moving forward with their plan to bring about a global utopia. But does that evidence prove what you think it proves? Or is your brain tricking you into believing a conspiracy theory? In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott revisi…

Wisdom and Strategy tweets about purpose and achieving your goals. He's also an author working on his first book. Paul and Scott welcome Wisdom and Strategy in this episode of Mentally Unscripted. They have a great conversation about Twitter and imposter syndrome. The three also compare their strategies for content creation. Tune in for a great con…

George Silverman is a psychologist, marketer, author, and entrepreneur. He's busy working on his newest innovation: MindSkills. "We have repealed geography . . . Now you can be stupid in two places instead of one." - George Silverman George joins Paul and Scott on episode 24 of Mentally Unscripted. In this episode, our co-hosts sit speechless as Ge…

Bitcoin is legal tender in El Salvador. And it's ok to talk about COVID's possible lab-based origin. The world is changing. And Paul and Scott are helping you navigate the absurdity. In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott talk about the COVID Wuhan lab theory. That's right. Saying COVID came from a lab in Wuhan won't get you labeled…

Paul and Scott are back with more headlines. It's a fun and informative look at a few of the big topics in the news. This time they tackle migration, the federal voting law, and take a quick whack at inflation. In these headline episodes of Mentally Unscripted, you'll learn how to read mainstream news stories with a critical eye. You'll see how Pau…

Join Paul and Scott as they explore current headlines. In this episode, they pick some interesting headlines and discuss the selected articles. In the process, they shine the all-seeing eye of critical thinking on the content. In these headline episodes of Mentally Unscripted, you'll learn how to read mainstream news stories with a critical eye. Yo…

Policing has been a hot topic since the summer of 2020. As one would expect, the enforcement arm of the state has the potential to overstep its bounds. Any organization with a monopoly on the legal use of force can inflict an incredible amount of misery on society. From stealing private property to the use of lethal force, often without accountabil…

You've seen the headlines. Bitcoin is gaining in value, and the sky's the limit. Of course, you're wondering if you need to jump onto the gravy train before it's too late. But you're a logical, thinking person. You've wondered why anyone would pay money for something that doesn't exist? Not in a physical sense, anyway. And what's the likely future …

The Fed says there's low inflation. The data seems to support that point. But try telling that to anyone who's been to the grocery store in the past week. So, what gives? Is the Fed lying about inflation? In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott discuss the basics of inflation. And they assure you that you're not crazy. There's a reas…

Can bitcoin free us from government overreach? Can it restore the financial stability we've been losing since the creation of the [[https://www.federalreserve.gov/][Fed]], on December 23, 1913? Even if you've been living in a cave for the last five years, you've heard of bitcoin. But most of us only know about it from the hype surrounding this new …

Modern monetary theory may not have won the fiscal policy debate. But its promise of free money has more politicians listening. Stephanie Kelton, the author of The Deficit Myth, appeared on Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast. Paul and Scott were hopeful that Ms. Kelton would answer some of the questions they had about MMT coming out of their review of Th…

Attention is the new currency. And news outlets will do anything to get it. That includes doling out biased information lacking context or straight-up deception. Critical thinking is your weapon to cut through the noise. But how? The New York Times presents a method, called SIFT, in the article, Don't Go Down the Rabbit Hole. In this episode of Men…

Focus on building your health, wealth, and relationships to improve your life. It's often a gap in knowledge or an inability to communicate that causes problems in these areas. Mental models are a way to improve both. Imagine being able to have a productive, enlightening discussion with friends and family. A debate where everyone understands and ac…

In this episode of Mentally Unscripted, Paul and Scott critique Stephanie Kelton's The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People's Economy. When it's over, you'll understand better MMT's basic concepts. And you'll hear arguments about why it's not the cure-all its proponents claim. Does it seem that the last several elections…

What exactly are these two idiots trying to do here? In this episode, Paul and Scott discuss their higher purpose. In other words, why they're doing this podcast. Paul and Scott explain their approach to critical thinking using the accusations that Tom Brady is racist for winning the Super Bowl as an example. Resources mentioned in this episode: Id…

Paul and Scott dive into the World Economic Forum’s “Great Reset.” We discover what they want to achieve, the cost of change, and possible risks of adopting these policies. Resources mentioned in this episode: Davos 2021 World Economic Forum The Great Reset The Tom Woods Show ep. 1814 What Is the Great Reset? Part I: Reduced Expectations and Bio-te…

Paul and Scott attempt to make sense of the “Big Tech Censorship” debate. In this episode, they discuss the nature of censorship, why it’s difficult to moderate speech in the digital age, and ways of making it better. Resources mentioned in this episode: Manhattan Community Access Corp. v. Halleck Knight First Amendment Institute v. Trump Trump v. …

In the second part of Mentally Unscripted’s “Should I vote?” series, Paul and Scott explore alternatives to physical voting and discover the technology – from online to blockchain – just isn’t ready for prime time. Resources mentioned in this episode: Voting in Taiwan Going from Bad to Worse: From Internet Voting to Blockchain Voting Microsoft Open…

Should I vote? That’s a question more people are asking themselves in the United States. Paul and Scott discuss the utility of voting and how the U.S. can improve its current election model. Resources mentioned in this episode: Economics in One Lesson, by Henry Hazlitt Democracy: the God that Failed, by Hans Herman Hoppe The Bob Murphy Show, Ep 142…