The Razor

Two Monks

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:02:35 +0000

A beautiful ancient story teaches us to let go of what is weighing us down and reach a higher level of contentment and peace.

Identity and Power

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:34:23 +0000

We identify with groups to feel greater than ourselves, people to feel camaraderie, and characteristics to feel powerful. But all of these identities actually drain us of power, blind us, and allow others to have control over our thoughts and actions. Free yourself from all identity to gain back your power and freedom.

New Lockdown Restrictions

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:55:54 +0000

Just when I thought I was out, they pull be back in. States across the country begin new lockdown measures. If the lockdown worked, why are we doing another one? If the lockdown didn't work, why are we doing another one? Begin rant.

Good News! The Dystopia is Here!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:14:20 +0000

Pick your character! We're LARPing this dystopia! No more sci-fi. No more zombie movies. We've made it. And it's what everybody wants.

Hong Kong, Lockdowns, and Papers

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:27:24 +0000

Hong Kong has fallen, Lockdowns will only get worse, and "Let me see your papers" comes to the U.S.

A Tale of Water and Ice

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:48:49 +0000

Which is stronger, liquid water or ice? Do strong identities lead to greater overall strength or more fragility? Hint: Be water, my friends.

Value Scale and Masks

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:55:30 +0000

As Mises writes in Human Action, “Every action is always in perfect agreement with the scale of values or wants because these scales are nothing but an instrument for the interpretation of a man's acting.” What do our actions re COVID say about our value scale?

Just a Mask

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:09:35 +0000

Is it just a mask or is it more? Let's take a quick look at whether it's just a piece of cloth or whether there's more to the seemingly simple action of wearing a mask.

200,000 Deaths

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:49:10 +0000

As the United States tops 200,000 COVID deaths in the official numbers, we reflect on the virus, the strategies of control, and the effects of both.

Welcome to The Razor

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:31:46 +0000

Introducing The Razor: a podcast that cuts through the fat to get to the heart of the issue. News from around the world through an unbiased libertarian perspective. Wisdom for learning internal freedom. Tips for maintaining external liberty and building self-reliance. Freedom inside and out!