What do Seinfeld, heavy metal, existentialism, and free markets have in common? For William Irwin, they are all ways of thinking about some of philosophy’s oldest questions — how we should live, what it means to be free, and how we become ourselves. In this interview, we discuss philosophy in popular culture, Metallica and Black Sabbath, existentialism and individual freedom, capitalism and consumerism, and what it means to live an authentic life.
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Kristian Niemietz: Why Britain Stopped Building
In this interview, Kristian Niemietz discusses housing and infrastructure, the problems facing the NHS, Britain’s economic stagnation, the legacy of Brexit, the political obstacles to pro-market reform, and the challenges AI poses for Britain and Europe’s competitiveness.
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Walter Block: Five Decades Defending Freedom
In this interview, Walter Block reflects on the ideas that shaped his thinking and defined his career. He discusses markets, economic freedom, voluntary exchange, and the enduring pursuit of a society where individuals can thrive.
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Antony Davies & James Harrigan: What Politics Can—and Can’t—Deliver
In this interview with Antony Davies and James Harrigan, we explore cooperation and coercion, and the scope and limits of politics in shaping a free society. What can politics realistically achieve as a tool for solving social and economic problems, and where does its influence end?
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Johan Norberg: Progress, Globalization, and the Future of Humanity
In a conversation with Johan Norberg, we discuss the forces shaping economic progress in an era of renewed skepticism toward globalization and free markets. The discussion looks at what drives rising living standards and how common assumptions about prosperity often diverge from economic reality.
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Per Bylund: Entrepreneurship, Markets, and Human Action
In a conversation with Per Bylund, we discuss how entrepreneurship shapes markets, drives innovation, and transforms the way societies adapt to change in an increasingly dynamic economy.
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