YBS updates and show introduction

NYT article analysis on Biden Administration and combating conspiracy theories
Reality, truth, media, facts

Federalist article analysis on America's future
Reality, religion, mysticism, truth, media, role of government

Objectivist response to rising authoritarianism of Left and Right
Reality, individualism, politics, freedom, rights, philosophy

Q: what is the relationship between free will, one's emotional state, and one's bio-chemistry and environment?

Q: what is the difference between an abstraction and a concept?

Q: don't some people use faith when Reason doesn't have an answer?

Q: do people know there is a fog obstructing their mind/life or not?

Q: is there a fine line between genius and insanity?

Q: how is USA not in a zero sum conflict with China?

Q: thoughts on GME trading conspiracies?

Q: was Hitler evading his own evil or did he enjoy destroying lives and values?

Q: is the reason people aren't ready for Objectivism its benevolent universe idea?

Q: what are some things Yaron does that annoys his wife?

Q: thoughts on cancel culture?

Q: thoughts about WSJ article on growing mediocrity in America and rise of egalitarianism?

Q: are Libertarians more open to Objectivist ethics than others?

Q: book list?

Q: does religion provide a reason why lying is bad?

Q: thoughts on Tom Woods not going to Yaron's debate?