Why Libertarians Should Oppose Conspiracy Theories

“Bilderberg conspiracies have become a handicap for the Liberty Movement,” says conservative commentator Jack Hunter in a recent article. “Bilderberg conspiracy theorists have become a political handicap. The Birthers probably have a few interesting points to make, but this doesn’t change the fact that their argument is toxic. It doesn’t change the fact that their rhetoric damages … Continued

Michael Shermer’s Full Speech at the Reason Rally – 3/24

Full text and audio below: Three centuries ago, in a land 3,000 miles away, a revolution in reason began known as The Age of Enlightenment. Apropos our gathering here today, it is also called the Age of Reason, or in the descriptor of great German philosopher Immanuel Kant—Sapere Aude!—dare to know! “Have the courage to … Continued

Trauma and the True Cost of War

Mark Dust, one of Michael Shermer’s Ph.D. students and an Army veteran, appeared on Stossel with Brig. General Loree Sutton (ret.) to discuss the psychological impact of our protracted wars and occupations since 9/11. Dust blogs about the psychology of PTSD and his own experiences at RamblingsOnTrauma.com. “As many as 1500 days exposed to hostile action.” … Continued