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The Alex Merced Podcast - Individualism, Economics, Culture from a Nice Guy

The Alex Merced Podcast - Individualism, Economics, Culture from a Nice Guy

By The Alex Merced Podcast

Everyone's favorite individualist, tech geek, and nice guy talks about economics, culture and whatever he finds interesting.

Follow him on twitter @alexmerced and checkout his technology podcasts, Web Dev 101 and Datanation wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The Alex Merced Podcast - Individualism, Economics, Culture from a Nice GuyJul 02, 2022

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Last Episode of AlexMercedCast

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Jan 23, 202306:20
The Double Edge of Privilege (Living with different expectations)

The Double Edge of Privilege (Living with different expectations)

Alex Merced discusses Privilege and the social dynamics of privilege and how to productively talk about it.

Follow Alex on twitter @loveatarian

Sep 26, 202215:27
The Libertarian Party and how ideologies grow and don't grow

The Libertarian Party and how ideologies grow and don't grow

Alex Merced talks to his opinion on many of the conflicts currently going on within the Libertarian Party and his perspective from the outside looking in.

Follow me on twitter @loveatarian

Sep 16, 202222:15
The Value of Belief Systems in Society and the Dangers of Dogmatism in Belief Systems

The Value of Belief Systems in Society and the Dangers of Dogmatism in Belief Systems

Alex Merced talks about why political, religious and other belief systems play a healthy role in society but can be dangerous when they become overly dogmatic and divisive.

Libertarian101.com
LearnEconomicsNow.com

Aug 13, 202220:10
My Thoughts on the State of Libertarian Party Messaging

My Thoughts on the State of Libertarian Party Messaging

Alex Merced discusses recent Libertarian Party messaging controversies and his opinions on what National communications should look like and why.

Aug 07, 202254:02
Losing 30+ Pounds, my thoughts, reflections and advice

Losing 30+ Pounds, my thoughts, reflections and advice

Alex Merced opens up about his weightloss journey

Jul 30, 202251:56
Why Communism/Socialism Failed, Exploring the Discourse

Why Communism/Socialism Failed, Exploring the Discourse

Alex Merced discusses Socialism/Communism and why it hasn't worked up till now, and many reflection based on this interview with Steve Keen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XGiTDWfdpM

Jul 18, 202225:42
Abortion Bans - Unintended Consequences and future SCOTUS decisions

Abortion Bans - Unintended Consequences and future SCOTUS decisions

Alex Merced discusses his opinions

AlexMerced.com

twitter: @loveatarian

Jul 02, 202216:20
Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court

Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court

Alex Merced shares his thoughts on the Roe v. Wade supreme court decision.

Jun 25, 202216:24
Guns, Religion and the Supreme Court

Guns, Religion and the Supreme Court

Alex Merced discusses his thoughts on recent supreme court decisions.

AlexMerced.com

Jun 23, 202223:08
Understanding The Economy - Margin, Leverage, Interest Rates and Asset Prices

Understanding The Economy - Margin, Leverage, Interest Rates and Asset Prices

Follow Alex Merced on twitter @loveatarian
Follow Alex on TikTok @alexmercedlibertarian

Jun 18, 202221:25
Understanding How Inflation is Always a Monetary Phenomenon

Understanding How Inflation is Always a Monetary Phenomenon

Follow Alex on twitter at @alexmerced and checkout LearnEconomicsNow.com

Jun 05, 202219:46
Pride Month, A Libertarian Perspective on why it's Great!!!

Pride Month, A Libertarian Perspective on why it's Great!!!

Alex Merced discusses pride.

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Jun 02, 202224:49
My Thoughts on Student Loads - Reflecting on NPR Intelligence Squared Debate

My Thoughts on Student Loads - Reflecting on NPR Intelligence Squared Debate

My Thoughts on Student Loads - Reflecting on NPR Intelligence Squared Debate

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May 22, 202228:26
Discussing Inflation and Improving Culture for Everyone

Discussing Inflation and Improving Culture for Everyone

Alex Merced discusses how to think about inflation and politics during inflation and how culture wars can be turned into culture discussions for better outcomes.


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May 12, 202216:54
Inflation, the causes, how to deal with it, and the politics

Inflation, the causes, how to deal with it, and the politics

LearnEconomicsNow.com

Feb 10, 202212:17
Overview of the Austrian Business Cycle Theory

Overview of the Austrian Business Cycle Theory

I explain the ABCT again

AlexMerced.com

Feb 06, 202230:18
An Intro to Debt, Bonds, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Government Debt and Politics

An Intro to Debt, Bonds, Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Government Debt and Politics

LearnEconomicsNow.com

Nov 27, 202130:15
An Intro to Understanding Inflation in Money and Price

An Intro to Understanding Inflation in Money and Price

LearnEconomicsNow.com

Nov 25, 202125:30
Decentralized Technology (IPFS, Mastodon, Gun.io, Blockchain)

Decentralized Technology (IPFS, Mastodon, Gun.io, Blockchain)

Alex Merced discusses a round up of newer technologies that provide empowerment through decentralization.

AlexMerced.com

AlexMercedCoder.com

Oct 24, 202122:25
Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 4 - Tokens, ICOs, dApps, Settlement Layers and more

Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 4 - Tokens, ICOs, dApps, Settlement Layers and more

AlexMerced.com

Oct 01, 202119:56
Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 3 - Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work

Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 3 - Proof of Stake vs Proof of Work

AlexMerced.com

Sep 25, 202109:04
Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 2 - Why Validate Transactions?

Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 2 - Why Validate Transactions?

Alex Merced.com

Sep 10, 202107:48
Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 1 - What is a Blockchain

Bitcoin Blockchain Crypto - an Introduction - Part 1 - What is a Blockchain

AlexMerced.com

Sep 03, 202112:25
Interview: David Dorr of Coro Global on Gold Payments, Distributed Ledgers and Finance

Interview: David Dorr of Coro Global on Gold Payments, Distributed Ledgers and Finance

Download the Coro App on iOS/Android


AlexMerced.com

Jul 21, 202147:20
Do Rights Exist?

Do Rights Exist?

AlexMerced.com

Libertarian101.com

Jul 12, 202118:05
Revisiting Bitcoin and Blockchain - What is it, why does it matter, why you should care

Revisiting Bitcoin and Blockchain - What is it, why does it matter, why you should care

AlexMercedCoder.com
AlexMerced.com
BitcoinBlockchainCrypto.com

Jun 29, 202126:26
Reflection/Austrian Econ: Stephan Kinsella questioning whether the Entrepreneurial Skill Exists?

Reflection/Austrian Econ: Stephan Kinsella questioning whether the Entrepreneurial Skill Exists?

This is me reflecting on a Facebook post by Stephan Kinsella questioning whether entrepreneurial skill exists (the skill that some people are better predictors).

Jun 19, 202115:13
Why the Libertarian Party Did, Does and WIll Always Matter

Why the Libertarian Party Did, Does and WIll Always Matter

AlexMerced.com

Libertarian101.com

Jun 18, 202114:21
What are Critical Theories and my Thoughts on LPNH

What are Critical Theories and my Thoughts on LPNH

Libertarian101.com

Jun 17, 202141:52
Political Parties, Caucuses, and the Problems with Scaling

Political Parties, Caucuses, and the Problems with Scaling

Political Parties, Caucuses, and the Problems with Scaling

AlexMerced.com

Libertarian101.com

Jun 15, 202127:48
Decentralized Tech (Algorand, GUN Database, Mastodon)

Decentralized Tech (Algorand, GUN Database, Mastodon)

Alex Merced talks about opportunities in Decentralized Technology

Coding -> AlexMercedCoder.com, devNursery.com
Politics and Opinion -> AlexMerced.com

Jun 14, 202111:40
A Libertarian on Child Labor, Wages and Capital

A Libertarian on Child Labor, Wages and Capital

Libertarian101.com

AlexMerced.com

Jun 07, 202132:35
How to Fund Scientific Research (Public vs Private Means)

How to Fund Scientific Research (Public vs Private Means)

I comment on this episode of Vox's The Weeds Podcast
https://megaphone.link/VMP1120369486

AlexMerced.com

May 26, 202123:13
Socialism vs Liberalism, a Discussion

Socialism vs Liberalism, a Discussion

AlexMerced.com

Libertarian101.com

Apr 11, 202124:14
The Oakland "UBI", Social Justice, Consent, and Culture

The Oakland "UBI", Social Justice, Consent, and Culture

The Oakland "UBI", Social Justice, Consent, and Culture

AlexMerced.com

Mar 27, 202124:40
The Dangers of Populism In All Causes

The Dangers of Populism In All Causes

AlexMerced.com

Mar 25, 202113:54
Digital Goods/Labor - Rethinking Inflation, Interest Rates and Price Levels

Digital Goods/Labor - Rethinking Inflation, Interest Rates and Price Levels

Digital Goods/Labor - Rethinking Inflation, Interest Rates and Price Levels

Feb 08, 202123:55
Why Shorting Stock and Options are important and People should relax

Why Shorting Stock and Options are important and People should relax

AlexMerced.com

Jan 31, 202115:52
Blockstack, Bitcoin, Capitol Building, Trump, Twitter, Parler

Blockstack, Bitcoin, Capitol Building, Trump, Twitter, Parler

Blockstack, Bitcoin, Capitol Building, Trump, Twitter, Parler


AlexMerced.com

Jan 10, 202121:58
Alex Merced - End of 2020 Look Back and Look Forward

Alex Merced - End of 2020 Look Back and Look Forward

Alex Merced - End of 2020 Look Back and Look Forward

AlexMerced.com

Dec 28, 202012:28
The Tea Party, BLM, BLTM and how movements get distorted by Politics

The Tea Party, BLM, BLTM and how movements get distorted by Politics

<ul>
<li>How movements are sparked out a feeling of being unheard, ignored and powerless</li>
<li>How the political industry is quick to try to divert any movements effort and resources away from progress and towards their own ends</li>
<li>Understanding of the root sentiment behind Black Lives Matter, Black Trans Lives Matter, The Tea Party and the Trump Movement all movements born out of a sizable minority sharing similar feeling of frustration that quickly got co-opted by the left or right wing political machines</li>
<li>My particular high level of empathy for the trans community and the challenges they face.</li>
</ul>
Nov 27, 202031:58
Libertarianism, Politics, Division, Racism and Unity

Libertarianism, Politics, Division, Racism and Unity

Libertarianism, Politics, Division, Racism and Unity

Nov 19, 202016:56
American Healthcare and Education, Rights vs Privileges in Cultural Discussions

American Healthcare and Education, Rights vs Privileges in Cultural Discussions

American Healthcare and Education, Rights vs Privileges in Cultural Discussions

Nov 11, 202026:11
Libertarian Reflections on the 2020 Election Results

Libertarian Reflections on the 2020 Election Results

Libertarian Reflections on the 2020 Election Results

Nov 09, 202028:37
Election 2020 Eve - My Final Thoughts on Biden/Trump/Jorgensen

Election 2020 Eve - My Final Thoughts on Biden/Trump/Jorgensen

Unfortunately I had the wrong mic settings so the audio may be a little off.

Nov 02, 202010:23
Why The Libertarian Party Matters More than ever!

Why The Libertarian Party Matters More than ever!

Libertarian101.com

Oct 29, 202017:29
Political Segregation and Uniting America

Political Segregation and Uniting America

AlexMerced.com and Libertarian101.com

Oct 27, 202009:09
Biden/Trump Debate, Healthcare and the Minimum Wage

Biden/Trump Debate, Healthcare and the Minimum Wage

AlexMerced.com and Libertarian101.com

Oct 23, 202016:45
Culture vs Equality

Culture vs Equality

AlexMerced.com

Oct 22, 202010:12