Topic: Anarcho Capitalism

Anarcho Capitalism comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2014 to April 2017.

October 2014 April 2017

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Gordon White | Depolarization, Decentralization, & Jack Sparrow
• 35:33 - 38:37

Gordon White | Depolarization, Decentralization, & Jack Sparrow

Anarcho-Capitalism vs Anarcho-Communism, Totalizing Force

White critiques both right-wing (anarcho-capitalist) and left-wing (anarcho-communist) utopias, labeling them as "right-wing communism" and "totalizing" respectively. He argues that implementing these systems often requires the very force they claim to oppose. He references Thomas More's Utopia and the myth of Atlantis as moral lessons rather than literal blueprints for governance.

Adam Kokesh | Freedom, Self-governance, & Dissolving The State
• 38:00 - 41:56

Adam Kokesh | Freedom, Self-governance, & Dissolving The State

Anarcho-Capitalism, Self-Ownership and Human Happiness

Adam Kokesh defines himself as an anarcho-capitalist, reframing the "means of production" as the individual human being. He argues that the ultimate measure of productivity is human happiness and that any relationship involving coercion is an affront to natural order. Under this philosophy, often called voluntarism, all human interactions must be free of force, and the existence of government is viewed as a violation of self-ownership.

anarcho-capitalismvoluntarismself-ownershipmeans of productionethics
Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year
• 59:45 - 1:01:52

Jeff Berwick | Hacking A Broken System, The Shemitah Cycle & The Jubilee Year

Greg Carlwood on Anarcho-Capitalism and Futurist Technology

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, noting his disagreement with the anarcho-capitalist rejection of all government. He expresses a desire for "futurist" infrastructure, such as maglev transportation and solar-powered roads, which he believes require government coordination and contracts. The discussion explores the tension between private profit motives and the implementation of technology for the public good.

Belladonna & Mardock | Egalitarian Community Living
• 11:32 - 15:20

Belladonna & Mardock | Egalitarian Community Living

Communal Living vs. Capitalism and Resource Sharing

The discussion addresses the stigma surrounding the word "communism" and contrasts egalitarian living with anarcho-capitalism. The guests argue that abundance is achieved through sharing resources, such as tools and appliances, rather than individual ownership. They reference Jacque Fresco's concept of library sharing and the inefficiency of every household owning a lawnmower that remains unused 99% of the time.

communismanarcho-capitalismjacque frescolibrary sharingresource pooling