Democracy vs. Competence: Who Should Have the Power to Vote?
This explores Jason Brennan’s criticism of democracy, arguing that many voters act like uninformed “hobbits” or biased “hooligans.” It introduces epistocracy, a system where political power is based m...
19 Elo 21min
The Economic Mechanics of Australian Migration: Wages, Housing & Who Benefits
What actually happens when Australia's population grows faster than its infrastructure and housing supply? This Deep Dive follows the money from the $35 local worker versus the $28 temporary worker, t...
17 Elo 44min
The Cold Math of Australian Migration: Who Really Pays the Price?
Australia's migration debate is usually dominated by politics and emotion. But what happens when we strip all of that away and look at the economics? This Deep Dive examines temporary migration, barga...
17 Elo 13min
Australia's Migration Debate: Beyond Left vs Right
Australia's migration system is far more complicated than the usual political arguments suggest. This explainer breaks the issue into six key areas: the changing migration mix, wages and employer ince...
17 Elo 8min
Unlearning the Wealth Trap: Is Your Money Supporting Your Life?
We’ve been taught to work, save, buy property and build wealth—but what if that path leaves you asset rich yet financially trapped? This episode explores inflation, diversification, investing versus s...
15 Elo 6min
Escaping the Asset-Rich, Cash-Poor Trap
What if being a multimillionaire on paper still left you struggling to pay the bills? This deep dive challenges the traditional property-first pathway and explores liquidity, diversification, inflatio...
15 Elo 34min
Beyond the Asset-Rich, Cash-Poor Trap
Why a high net worth doesn’t always mean financial freedom. This deep dive explores inflation, property concentration, liquidity, investing versus speculation, time horizons, diversification, and the ...
15 Elo 18min
High Conflict: The Psychology of Why We Fight
What happens when a disagreement stops being about the original issue and becomes a battle between “us” and “them”? Drawing on Amanda Ripley’s work, this episode explores the hidden psychology of high...
15 Elo 9min
