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My guest today is Bryan Caplan, professor of economics at George Mason University and the author of many books, including his new book 'You Will Not Stampede Me: Essays on Non-Conformism.' We spoke about the advantages of being a non-conformist, whether or not I – personally – am a non-conformist, and why Bryan thinks that education is overrated.
In the extended part of the episode, we disagreed on Bryan's support for open borders.
2:11 Why most people are conformist
3:53 When is it harmful to be non-conformist
5:56 The balance between conformism and non-conformism
7:36 Is there some wisdom in being conformist to traditions?
9:39 Paternalism vs Libertarianism
11:17 Louise the non-conformist
15:17 What year would you want to go back to?
18:07 What is Bryan's preferred period of time?
19:43 Progressivism and innovation
20:45 The birth rates problem
25:41 Being sceptical of the status quo
27:52 Can conformism encourage good behaviour?
30:46 Polyamory
35:22 Why is there too much education?
39:05 New labour promise on education
41:42 Blank slate-ism
46:35 Is conformism a personality trait?
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📰 Subscribe to Maiden Mother Matriarch here to listen to full extended episodes: louiseperry.substack.com
My guest today is Bryan Caplan, professor of economics at George Mason University and the author of many books, including his new book 'You Will Not Stampede Me: Essays on Non-Conformism.' We spoke about the advantages of being a non-conformist, whether or not I – personally – am a non-conformist, and why Bryan thinks that education is overrated.
In the extended part of the episode, we disagreed on Bryan's support for open borders.
2:11 Why most people are conformist
3:53 When is it harmful to be non-conformist
5:56 The balance between conformism and non-conformism
7:36 Is there some wisdom in being conformist to traditions?
9:39 Paternalism vs Libertarianism
11:17 Louise the non-conformist
15:17 What year would you want to go back to?
18:07 What is Bryan's preferred period of time?
19:43 Progressivism and innovation
20:45 The birth rates problem
25:41 Being sceptical of the status quo
27:52 Can conformism encourage good behaviour?
30:46 Polyamory
35:22 Why is there too much education?
39:05 New labour promise on education
41:42 Blank slate-ism
46:35 Is conformism a personality trait?
MMM is sponsored by 321 - a new online introduction to Christianity, presented by former MMM guest Glen Scrivener. Check it out for free at 321course.com/MMM. Just enter your email, choose a password and you’re in — there’s no spam and no fees.
The MMM podcast can also be found on Apple, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/maidenmothermatriarch
Follow Maiden Mother Matriarch on social media:
Twitter: @maiden_podcast
Instagram: @maiden_mother_matriarch
TikTok: @maiden_podcast
#LouisePerry #BryanCaplan #MaidenMotherMatriarch
