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ana036: Post-Libertarianism | A Strategy for Libertarian Communities?
May 27, 2023 08:42 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBWe grapple with the recent “Post-Libertarian” vs. “Lolbert” schism in the broader liberty movement. Are libertarian principles antithetical to achieving a libertarian society? Use hashtag #ana036 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at http://anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana036. ----more---- Intro What is Post-libertarianism? Are we Lolberts? Discussion A schism in libertarianism: Post-libertarians vs Lolberts The Covid response – Threats of a...
ana035: Citizen of Nowhere Part 3 | Immigration is a Public Space Issue
June 21, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWe “rap up” our long lost “Citizen of Nowhere” series, and apply our theory of public space to present a unique perspective on the immigration debate. Can Hoppean principles justify open borders? Use hashtag #ana035 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at https://anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana035. ----more----Intro A fancy “shout out” to old school rap group Endz n Meanz Discussion We started the conversation on immigration, then lost interest ...
ana034: Designing Liberland | Tim's Porcfest 2021 Speech
August 12, 2021 12:09 - 1 hour - 103 MBTim presented our entry to the Liberland International Design Competition at Porcfest 2021. His talk covered: The geographical and political history of Liberland Site and ecology, ground conditions, flooding Energy, Water, Wastewater Infrastructure Transportation Our proposed site layout Blockchain based development incentivisation and infrastructure DAO’s THE LIBERTARIUM Q&A Download Slideshow (PDF) Our entry to the Liberland Design Competition (download PDF) Use hashtag #ana034...
ana033: Tim Battles Town Hall | Tom Woods Interviews Tim | Short Term Rental Ordinance
March 12, 2021 12:36 - 2 hours - 137 MBWe released episode ana027: 11 SPOOKY Fears about Short Term Rentals | ASSUAGED! on Halloween in 2019. Hours later, there was a multiple homicide at an Airbnb renter’s Halloween party in Orinda, CA. Tim wrote a blog post discussing this incident with a view towards understanding what went so wrong. In November 2019, Tom Woods interviewed Tim about the Orinda shooting and the broader topic of short term rentals. This was a more succinct presentation of our earlier episode, but they also cove...
ana032: HVAC vs. COVID: Will Schools Spread Airborne Infection? | with Goshe and Joe from Angineering.Tech
August 20, 2020 10:58 - 2 hours - 134 MBIf COVID-19 is airborne, will it spread in classrooms? Can HVAC systems reduce this risk, or will they spread it through entire school buildings? Goshe King and Joe Green are HVAC engineers and the voices behind the Angineering Tech podcast. We have a detailed technical discussion covering: Biomechanics of the virus (aerosol vs. droplet spread) Anatomy of an HVAC system How ventilation and filtration can reduce probability of infection UV and HEPA air purifiers Can schools be retrofi...
ana031: Liberland Design Competition 2020 | Daniela Ghertovici Interview
July 14, 2020 12:22 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWant to design a libertarian micronation? Daniela Ghertovici, Founder and Director of ArchAgenda LLC, joins us to discuss the Liberland Design Competition 2020, which she is curating. https://designliberland2020.splashthat.com/ Daniela is also curating the Free Private Cities Architecture Symposium on July 18, 2020. It's a free online event with no less than three former Anarchitecture guests: Patrik Schumacher, Titus Gebel, and Scott Beyer. Register now at https://freeprivatecitiesarchit...
ana030: The ABC's of Market Urbanism | Scott Beyer Interview
June 26, 2020 11:33 - 1 hour - 76 MB"Market Urbanism is the intersection of urban issues and free market philosophy." We interview Scott Beyer of the Market Urbanism Report to introduce the ideas of Market Urbanism and discuss a broad sweep of issues in housing, transportation, and governance. Use hashtag #ana030 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at http://anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana030. Intro Contrition Joe's urbanism crash course Tim met some OG Market Urba...
ana029: Hospital Space is Inhibited, so Public Space is Prohibited
May 16, 2020 11:51 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBHow does a quarantine affect public space? Why aren’t there enough ICU beds? Tim reflects on his experience designing hospitals to explain why the US healthcare infrastructure may be ill-equipped to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Spoiler alert: It’s far from anything resembling a free market. This stress on the healthcare system has been used to justify unprecedented restrictions on the use of government-owned public space. How would private owners of public space manage infection ris...
ana028: Anarchitecture 101 | John Ellis Interviews Tim
January 29, 2020 11:51 - 1 hour - 108 MBJohn Ellis is a student in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He is also, arguably more auspiciously, a long-time Anarchitecture Podcast listener. Tim has been working with John over the past few months as an advisor for his thesis project. John was recently given an assignment to record a podcast for one of his classes, and interviewed Tim in a wide-ranging discussion which John's class will be forced to listen to. Use hashtag #ana02...
ana027: 11 Spooky Fears About Short-Term Rentals | ASSUAGED!!!
October 31, 2019 14:24 - 2 hours - 134 MBTim rents his home as a short-term rental on summer weekends. Why is this so scary to everyone else? We discuss eleven fears about short-term rentals, one of which is legitimate. Fear not, we have a non-governmental solution for that one. All others will be #ASSUAGED!!! 11 Fears About Short Term Home Rentals Fear #1 - Home rentals hurt a town's "character" Fear #2 - Home rentals make housing less affordable Fear #3 - Home rentals are unsafe Fear #4 - Home rentals are not in complia...
ana026: Music of Anarchitecture | Joe on Sounds Like Liberty
September 05, 2019 11:51 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBJoe was interviewed on the "Sounds Like Liberty" podcast about: The music of Anarchitecture Podcast Our band The making of "Theme from Friends Against Government" How naming our band killed our faith in democracy (and might get us in trouble someday) 5 (or 10) albums that everybody needs to hear Check out our band "Diametric" at diametricband.com, where you can stream our music and find links to spotify, itunes, and several other platforms. Use hashtag #ana026 to reference this episo...
ana025: Free Private Cities | Titus Gebel Interview
July 18, 2019 13:11 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWe interview Titus Gebel, the Founder, President and CEO of Free Private Cities Inc. Free Private Cities is working towards building new, greenfield cities using a model of individual bilateral contracts between each citizen and the city owner/operator. In his book, "Free Private Cities: Making Governments Compete for You," Titus describes why and how Free Private Cities should be developed. Use hashtag #ana025 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes a...
ana024: Stroads to Destatalization | Chuck Marohn Interview Breakdown
June 20, 2019 13:04 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBWe expand on some of the more challenging issues raised during our interview with Chuck Marohn of Strong Towns in episode #ana023. Use hashtag #ana024 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana024. ----more---- Intro "The thing that we're concerned about is the coercion, not the government per se." Discussion Strong Towns - more pragmatic, less ideological "You don't need to be open-minded when you have all the answers"...
ana023: Strong Towns for Libertarians | Chuck Marohn Interview
May 18, 2019 20:48 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBChuck Marohn's "Strong Towns" philosophy has been a huge influence on our thinking. StrongTowns.org has grown from a personal blog into one of the most influential urbanist movements in America, with thousands of members and millions of readers worldwide. Strong Towns is common sense, yet iconoclastic: Cities and towns need to manage their finances responsibly, and develop their infrastructure accordingly. While Chuck's prognoses may sound pessimistic, he believes that positive ch...
ana022: AGENDA 21 Doesn't Exist | Free Market Nature Preserves | Who's Down With PPP?
May 01, 2019 13:09 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe expand on some of the AGENDA 21 topics raised in episode #ana021. We expand on Smart Growth, libertarian approaches to preserving nature, and Public-Private Partnerships. Use hashtag #ana022 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at http://anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana022. ----more---- Intro #ana021 was like drinking from a fire hose. This episode is smooth sippin'. Discussion Revisiting Smart Growth Rosa Koire - Throws out the baby with ...
ana021: AGENDA 21!!! | Friends Against Government
April 19, 2019 03:40 - 2 hours - 122 MBWe join the Friends Against Government Podcast for a "Conspiracy Court" trial of UN AGENDA 21. From Smart Meters, to Smart Growth, to Smart Cities, to Smart Deer, how afraid should we be? This episode is Not Suitable for Work, or really for any self-respecting human being. Use hashtag #ana021 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana021. ----more---- Intro The @CarCampIt bump The Friends Against Government Podcast Cry...
ana020: The Power of Place-Based Community | Tim's Freecoast 2018 Speech
November 07, 2018 10:11 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIs community compatible with libertarian individualism? At the Freecoast Festival V in Portsmouth, NH, Tim told the story of how he came to understand the necessity of community in Panama. He discussed: How community should be understood from the perspective of individualism, and in contrast to collectivism. Four Bases of Community: People, Place, Profit, and Philosophy How the Free State Project has unintentionally created an incredibly strong community of libertarians in New Hampshire,...
ana019: Public Space: The Missing Link Between Freedom and Property | Tim's Porcfest Speech 2018
August 12, 2018 09:22 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBTim's speech from Porcfest 2018 expands on the ideas he presented in his previous speech, and presents a more cohesive framework for addressing issues related to Public Space within libertarian theory. He challenges some libertarian orthodoxy, in particular Hans-Hermann Hoppe's conception of public space as simply an extension of private property. Also: Helicopters 🚁🚁🚁 Use hashtag #ana019 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment. View full show notes at https://anarchitectur...
ana018: Startup Cities with Adam Hengels and Patrik Schumacher
June 02, 2018 09:08 - 2 hours - 120 MBOn January 15th, 2018, Startup Cities hosted a discussion panel featuring Adam Hengels, founder of Market Urbanism, and Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects. Hosted by Peter Ryan, Founder of Startup Cities. This episode features the full audio recording of this event, plus Anarchitecture Podcast's pre-game and post-game discussion. Use hashtag #ana018 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at http://anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana018. I...
ana017: Anarchitecture on Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock
March 30, 2018 00:25 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBTim and Joe were recently interviewed on "Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock." A wide ranging discussion covering everything from flying cars (of course) to flying pirate ships. Use hashtag #ana017 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana017. Intro Tim explains how this interview came about. Joe recorded it at 12:30AM in his car. Discussion Segment #1 Joe has been relegated to the car Introduction to Tim...
ana016: The Future of Cities
December 31, 2017 10:46 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn a rare in-person episode, Tim and Joe speculate about how technological trends will shape the future of cities. Use hashtag #ana016 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana016. Intro FINALLY WE CAN TALK SERIOUSLY ABOUT FLYING CARS Discussion Joe's report from the future: Living in Australia is like living 15 years ago in the US Actually, Amazon Australia Launched 3 weeks after we recorded this episode. WE MAKE THE ...
ana015: A Latticework of Harmony | Tim on Peaceful Anarchism
December 05, 2017 14:02 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBTim was interviewed on Danilo Cuellar's "Peaceful Anarchism" Podcast. A fun and wide-ranging discussion leaving no stone unturned. Use hashtag #ana015 to reference this episode in a tweet, post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana015. Discussion "It's all about the jokes." Summary of The Foundations Series Divestiture of property Libertarians colonizing the moon Private ownership of public space Homesteading for public use Divesting government propert...
ana014: Private Ownership of Public Space | Part 2: Exploring Opt-In Trusts
October 17, 2017 16:59 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBTim and Joe deep-dive on some of the ideas that Tim presented in his 2017 Porcfest speech (ana013). In particular, we consider opportunities and challenges of privatizing public space using “opt-in trusts.” View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana014. ----more---- Intro We recommend listening to the previous episode ana013 before this one. Discussion Joe’s reaction An important contribution to Libertarian theory Similar ideas in Libertarian thought Roderick Long – Homes...
ana013: Private Ownership of Public Space | Part 1: Tim’s Porcfest Speech
October 17, 2017 16:58 - 58 minutes - 54 MBTim presented a speech at the 14th Annual Porcupine Freedom Festival (Porcfest), titled “Private Ownership of Public Space in Post-State Cities.” He addressed three key questions: 1. What is “public space” and why should libertarians care about it? 2. How can public use be preserved under private ownership? 3. How can state owned spaces be divested into private ownership? This episode features a brief discussion about Porcfest, and the full recording of Tim’s speech. View full show note...
ana012: Patrik Schumacher (4 of 4) | Post-Interview Commentary
March 31, 2017 17:56 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBTim and Joe review Anarchitecture’s interview with Patrik Schumacher, Director of Zaha Hadid Architects (Episode #ana011), to clarify and highlight key points. We elaborate on topics including historical architectural styles, computer-generated design, parametric urbanism, and the challenges of promoting radical ideas. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana012. ----more---- Intro "I’m not withdrawing anything of what I’ve been saying. However, one needs to be aware of how ...
ana011: Patrik Schumacher (3 of 4) | The Interview
March 31, 2017 17:53 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBTim interviews Patrik Schumacher, Director of Zaha Hadid Architects, at the Zaha Hadid Design Gallery in London. Topics include: Architectural theory The style of parametricism Patrik’s journey from Marxism to anarcho-capitalism Rule-based order through bottom-up convergences How do we communicate radical ideas, whether architectural or political? Is there value in shock value? What is the role and limits of urban planning? Parametric urbanism The future of market-based urban order ...
ana010: Patrik Schumacher (2 of 4) | Media Maelstrom
March 31, 2017 17:52 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe second of four episodes in our series about Patrik Schumacher, Director of Zaha Hadid Architects. Tim and Joe review and critique the media responses to Patrik’s controversial presentation about housing at the World Architecture Festival in November 2016. Two of these articles, by the Guardian’s Oliver Wainwright and architectural writer Phineas Harper, are presented for extended criticism. We had a little too much fun with this one. Topics include: Responses from London Mayor Sadiq ...
ana009: Patrik Schumacher (1 of 4) | Introduction and Housing Controversy
March 31, 2017 17:51 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBThis is the first in a series of four episodes about Patrik Schumacher, Director of Zaha Hadid Architects, one of the world’s premier architecture firms. Patrik is also an author, professor, lecturer, and architectural theorist. In November 2016, Patrik gave a presentation at the World Architecture Festival promoting libertarian and even anarcho-capitalist solutions to London’s housing crisis. In the midst of the media maelstrom that followed, Tim wrote a blog post, presented in this episod...
ana008: Way Beyond the Roads | The Tom Woods Show Ep. 802 plus Post-game
December 18, 2016 16:54 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWe were recently interviewed on The Tom Woods Show. This episode includes the discussion with Tom, plus a “post-game” discussion to further clarify some of the points raised during the interview. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana008. ----more---- Pre-Game Tom Woods is the… Nicest Guy In the Liberty Movement (except on Twitter) James Brown of the Liberty Movement Oprah of the Liberty Movement Preparations for the interview Interview – The Tom Woods Show, Episode ...
ana007: Citizen of Nowhere | Part 2: Joe’s Immigration Ordeal
November 05, 2016 17:43 - 2 hours - 151 MBDrawing on Joe’s own immigration experiences, we dig deeper into the “Freedom of Movement” conversation and discuss green cards, spouse visas, citizenship, immigrant enclaves, sidewalk entrepreneurship, book clubs, and “Moral Turpitude.” Part 2 of the Citizen of Nowhere Series. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana007. ----more---- Intro Episode 007, therefore Bond parody. Theatrical trailer for 007: Citizen of Nowhere Voiceover: Adam Litwin – Check out his upcoming Sci...
ana006: Citizen of Nowhere | Part 1: Tim’s Abroad Life
July 22, 2016 16:54 - 2 hours - 115 MBTim left his job as an architect to travel the world for a year with his young family. How free are we to travel across the imaginary boundary lines that governments have arbitrarily defined? If you don’t love it, can you leave it? Where would you go? Part 1 of the Citizen of Nowhere Series. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana006. ----more---- Intro May 1, 2015 To: Tim Subject: World’s Craziest Idea Let’s go somewhere, sell our house, rent our house. Before our kids...
ana005: Joe’s House of Doom
March 06, 2016 17:05 - 2 hours - 113 MBJoe tells the harrowing tale of the house that tried to kill him. How do we know if buildings are safe? Use hashtag #ana005 to reference this episode in a tweet, shared post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana005. ----more---- Discussion “The only two worries are bush fires and snakes” Joe’s Aussie hat How Australia survived the GFC Propping up the Aussie housing bubble Decision to rent Sold! “We weren’t sure if they would let us keep the chickens” ...
ana004: Tim’s Solar Scam
March 06, 2016 17:04 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBTim took advantage of government subsidies to install solar panels on his roof. Is he a hypocrite? Use hashtag #ana004 to reference this episode in a tweet, shared post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana004. ----more---- Discussion Sell! Sell! Sell! The Boston Duck Parade “Tim, I think someone broke into our house” The 8 1/2 x 11 Sales Pitch Insolation, Insolence, or Indolence? Import and Export The Water Heater Costs, Benefits, Rebates, Credits, S...
ana003: Antarchitecture | Anarchic Alternatives
March 06, 2016 17:03 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBIntroduction to the philosophy of anarchism, and an exploration of anarchic approaches to developing the built environment. This is the third and final episode in the Foundations Series. The Scales Framework rises from the ashes of #ana002 to make it’s heroic final stand against tyranny. A non-aggresive heroic final stand, of course. Use hashtag #ana003 to reference this episode in a tweet, shared post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana003. ----more---- I...
ana002: The Grid | Problems with Government
March 06, 2016 17:02 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBTim and Joe define the concept of the State, and illustrate how the State initiates force at each scale of the built environment. This is the second of three episodes in the Foundations Series. The Scales Framework returns for the tragic second act. Use hashtag #ana002 to reference this episode in a tweet, shared post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana002. ----more---- Intro How do you shape the land to foster your ideal vision of societal organization? ...
ana001: Planning the Ruins | The Built Environment
March 06, 2016 17:01 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIntroduction to Anarchitecture and the built environment. This is the first of three episodes in the Foundations Series. You probably don’t know what a “house” is. Now you can learn from the experts! The Scales Framework makes a dazzling entrance. Use hashtag #ana001 to reference this episode in a tweet, shared post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana001. ----more---- Intro The Roman Forum was the power center of western civilization… until it wasn’t. C...
ana000: Breaking Ground
March 06, 2016 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBIntroduction to the Anarchitecture Podcast – a meta-episode. Use hashtag #ana000 to reference this episode in a tweet, shared post, or comment. View full show notes at anarchitecturepodcast.com/ana000. ----more---- Discussion: Brief Bio’s of Tim and Joe How we became anarchists Why we’re doing a podcast Logistics of producing the world’s most antipodal podcast Sound quality problems are your fault What is Anarchitecture? Overviews of first five episodes Future developments for An...