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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 22: Building a Post-Money CultureIn this episode, Justin Fairchild explores real communities and movements around the world that are redefining wealth, work, and value. From time-banks to worker co-ops, from Auroville to open-source networks, these models show that life beyond money isn’t fantasy — it’s foundation.💭 We don’t end the old world by fighting it. We outgrow it by living differently.
2025-10-2809 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 21: The Ecology of EnoughIn nature, nothing hoards. Nothing takes more than it needs. So why do we?In this episode, Justin Fairchild explores what it means to live in balance — to find the quiet harmony between ambition and rest, giving and receiving, humanity and the natural world.Through reflection, ecology, and the principles of Contributionism, he reminds us that the cure for scarcity isn’t more wealth — it’s wisdom.💭 Enough isn’t the end of growth — it’s the beginning of balance.
2025-10-2809 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 20: The Myth of DeservednessWe grow up believing people get what they deserve — that success, suffering, and love are all earned. In this episode, Justin Fairchild dismantles that story, exploring how the idea of deservedness keeps us trapped in guilt, competition, and comparison.Through personal reflection and the lens of Contributionism, he offers a radical alternative: a world where worth is inherent, compassion is unconditional, and belonging isn’t something you earn — it’s who you already are.💭 No one earns the right to exist. We already belong.
2025-10-2811 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 19 Reclaiming Time: Freedom Beyond the ClockThey say time is money — but what if that’s the lie that keeps us running? In this episode, Justin explores how capitalism turned time into currency, how it fractured our sense of peace, and how reclaiming our hours through rest, slowness, and contribution can restore our humanity.Through story, reflection, and a touch of philosophy, Reclaiming Time invites us to live more deeply and intentionally — to trade deadlines for daylight, urgency for presence, and productivity for purpose.💭 When we stop selling our time, we start owning our lives.
2025-10-2611 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 18 The Currency of Care: Healing Communities in a Broken EconomyAfter exploring money and mental health in the last episode, Justin turns outward to explore how communities heal together. From loneliness and burnout to the quiet strength of compassion, this episode reveals how cooperation, generosity, and shared purpose form the real wealth of a thriving society.Through personal stories and reflections on Contributionism, Justin shows how caring — freely, fearlessly, and without transaction — is the most radical act in a world built on separation.💭 Care isn’t charity. It’s currency — the kind that never runs out.
2025-10-2412 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 17: The Cost of Peace: Money and Mental HealthMoney doesn’t just buy or sell — it shapes how we feel, how we think, and how we see ourselves. In this deeply personal episode, Justin Fairchild opens up about his own struggles with financial anxiety, burnout, and the quiet mental toll of living in a world where survival has a price tag.Through reflection and story, he explores how Contributionism — the practice of giving freely and living through cooperation — can heal the emotional wounds that money leaves behind.If you’ve ever felt like your worth is tied to your wallet, this episode is a reminder...
2025-10-1317 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 16: Faith Unchained — Spirit Beyond the Money SystemRaised in Christianity, Siddha Yoga, and Scientology, Justin shares how each tradition carried both truth and falsehood, yet never offered the connection he longed for. Money often shaped what was taught, faith filtered through the lens of the teacher. But through it all, God pulled him in another direction — toward contributionism as worship. In this episode, Justin explores how money has chained faith across history, how generosity lives at the root of all religions, and how contributionism frees spirit itself.
2025-09-2913 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 15: Divide and Rule — How Wealth Shapes Division and How Contributionism Breaks the CycleThroughout history, the wealthy have relied on one timeless strategy: keep people divided so they cannot rise together. From Rome’s “bread and circuses” to colonial America’s racial laws, from strike-breaking propaganda to today’s culture wars, division has always served the ruling class. In this episode, Justin traces the pattern across centuries, shares personal reflections on division and solidarity, and shows how contributionism removes the levers of manipulation — replacing rivalry with cooperation and control with community.
2025-09-2412 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 14: Chains of Desperation: Crime, Addiction, and Family Violence Under a Money SystemCrime, drug abuse, and family violence are often blamed on “bad people” or moral weakness. But what if they are predictable outcomes of a society where survival depends on money? In this episode, Justin examines how scarcity drives crime, profit fuels addiction, and financial stress magnifies abuse behind closed doors. Weaving in personal stories of his grandfather’s alcoholism, his time working in addiction recovery, and the pressures money has created in his own relationships, he shows how contributionism offers a path away from punishment and toward healing, safety, and dignity.
2025-09-2315 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 13: Money, Faith, and Relationships: Untangling What Binds UsMoney shapes our worth, faith directs our trust, and relationships define who we are. But under a money system, all three are distorted — money mediates love, faith is misplaced in failing institutions, and relationships are strained or commodified. In this episode, Justin reflects on how these forces have played out in his own life and community, explores the historical and cultural ways they’ve been entangled, and paints a vision of what happens when they are unchained.
2025-09-2309 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 12: What Do We Owe Each Other?Capitalism tells us we owe wages to bosses, taxes to the state, and payments to banks — obligations measured in money and debt. But what do we truly owe each other as human beings? In this episode, Justin explores the history of obligation, from religion and philosophy to contracts and credit, and contrasts it with moments of solidarity like mutual aid and community care. He lays out contributionism’s answer: that we owe each other survival, dignity, and stewardship of the future — not as burdens, but as joyful contributions.
2025-09-1411 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 11: Is Democracy Possible in a Capitalist Economy?Democracy is praised as “rule by the people,” but what happens when money speaks louder than votes? In this episode, Justin traces democracy’s roots from Athens to modern America, exposing how capitalism distorts politics through lobbying, campaign financing, media control, and voter suppression. He explores the myth of equal representation, highlights alternative democratic experiments, and shows how contributionism creates the foundation for real democracy — one built on equality, cooperation, and shared power.
2025-09-1414 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 10: Can Justice Exist in an Unequal System?We’re told justice is blind. Courthouses proclaim “Equal Justice Under Law.” But can justice truly exist in a system built on inequality? In this episode, Justin traces the history of justice from Hammurabi to modern capitalism, revealing how laws have often protected property and the powerful over people. He explores the myth of equal justice, alternative models like restorative and indigenous justice, and how contributionism redefines fairness when survival is unconditional. Justice, he argues, can’t be patched onto inequality — it must be rooted in equality from the start.
2025-09-1435 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 9: Communism, SPGB Socialism, Communal Living, and ContributionismWhenever people hear about a moneyless society, the first question is often: “Isn’t that just communism?” In this episode, Justin unpacks communism’s ideals and its authoritarian realities, explores the Socialist Party of Great Britain’s long-standing vision of a moneyless, wageless, stateless world, and looks at real-world experiments in communal living — from monasteries to kibbutzim to modern co-ops. Finally, he shows how contributionism builds on these lessons, offering a bridge forward that learns from the past without repeating its mistakes.
2025-09-1434 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 8: What Does Progress Really Mean?Politicians and corporations praise “progress,” but what are we actually progressing toward? This episode challenges GDP, economic growth, and technological advancement as measures of success, and asks: is true progress about more stuff, or more life? Justin contrasts capitalism’s definition with contributionism’s vision of collective flourishing.
2025-09-1012 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 7: Is Ownership an Illusion?From houses to land to even intellectual property, ownership is treated as natural and absolute. But is it real — or just a fragile illusion enforced by law, debt, and power? Justin explores the history of ownership, indigenous and alternative perspectives, and the freedom found when we replace ownership with stewardship and contribution.
2025-09-1010 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 5: Free Market Capitalism vs. ContributionismThe free market is often touted as the path to equality and fairness — but does it deliver? In this head-to-head comparison, Justin examines how free market capitalism functions in practice versus how contributionism reimagines survival, cooperation, and dignity.
2025-09-1007 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 3: Do We Really Have Free Choice Under Capitalism?Capitalism prides itself on freedom of choice — from the marketplace to the workplace. But how free are our choices when they’re shaped by survival, wages, and manipulation? Justin unpacks the illusion of choice and invites listeners to reclaim decisions that feel authentically their own.
2025-09-1008 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 1: Does Capitalism Violate My Right to Pursue Happiness?The U.S. Declaration of Independence promises life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — but does capitalism deliver on that ideal, or stand in its way? In this episode, Justin explores how happiness was originally defined, how capitalism measures up in practice, and what alternatives could better support human flourishing.
2025-09-1008 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3 E16 Chapter 10 Part 5: Bathed in Alkali: The Descent of Ezra PoundHere, we follow Ezra Pound—not just the poet, but the ideologue, the economist, the man who tried to rebuild a moral society by reshaping the mechanisms of money itself. It’s a descent into myth, politics, and silence… and it asks a piercing question: What happens when the giver tries to become the architect of the gift’s delivery system?
2025-08-2426 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3 E15 Chapter 10 Part 4: Imagist MoneyIn this episode of Living Unchained, we dive into “Imagist Money,” the fourth section of Chapter 10 in Lewis Hyde’s The Gift. Here, Hyde unpacks Ezra Pound’s radical vision: a currency that decays, a poetic economy grounded not in usury, but in the enduring gifts of nature and art.
2025-08-2433 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3 E14 Chapter 10 Part 3: The Jew in the HedgeToday’s episode continues Chapter 10 of Lewis Hyde’s The Gift. This is Part III — The Jew in the Hedge, and I want to offer a clear warning upfront:This episode deals with Ezra Pound’s anti-Semitism, mental unraveling, and the psychological shadows that haunted his later years.It is not easy listening — and it shouldn't be.
2025-08-2443 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3 E13 Chapter 10 Part 2: Durable TreasureLast time, we walked with Ezra Pound through his poetic awakening and his sensitivity to cultural value — value that lies beyond the realm of price. Today, we follow him deeper — into the politics of the imagination, and into the tension between the artist’s impulse to give, and the society’s habit of commodifying.
2025-08-2447 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3 E12 Chapter 10 Part 1: Scattered Light: Ezra Pound and the Gift of OrderHyde introduces Ezra Pound’s poetic method as a kind of healing response to the fragmentation of modernity — and explores Pound’s drive to use poetry as a force for integration, moral coherence, and ultimately, gift exchange.
2025-08-2448 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3 E11: Chapter 9 Part 3: SaplingsToday we continue with the third and final section of Chapter 9 in The Gift by Lewis Hyde, titled “Saplings.” In this moving and deeply human chapter, we see Walt Whitman emerge not just as a poet of the people — but as a man shattered open by love, illness, grief, longing… and, ultimately, trees.
2025-08-2447 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyS3E9 Part 2: Adhesive RichesIn this episode, we continue our deep dive into Chapter 9 of The Gift by Lewis Hyde. We now step into Section II: Adhesive Riches—a dense, lyrical meditation on how Walt Whitman envisioned wealth, value, and the adhesive force of love and democracy.
2025-08-2435 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 9 Part One: The Grass Over GravesThis episode is about the power of lineage, inheritance, and art — not as property or product, but as a sacred continuation. We’ll follow Hyde’s reflections on Walt Whitman and what it means to give from beyond the grave, to sow gifts that continue sprouting long after we’re gone.
2025-08-241h 44
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 8: The Commerce of the Creative SpiritIn this episode of Living Unchained, we explore Lewis Hyde’s reflections on the complex relationship between creativity and commerce. Can art survive — or even thrive — in a marketplace that prizes profit over depth? We look at how the exchange of money can alter the spirit of the gift, why some artists struggle when their work enters the market, and how creative communities have found ways to keep the gift alive in a world driven by sales. Along the way, we connect these ideas to the vision of a moneyless society, where art is valued not for what it earns...
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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 7: Usury and the Price of the GiftIn this episode, we dive into Chapter 7 of The Gift—“Usury: A History of Gift Exchange.” Hyde explores how ancient lending practices rooted in reciprocity were slowly overtaken by interest-based systems that commodified human relationships. From Mesopotamian temples to modern banking, we trace the shift from mutual aid to profit-driven debt. Join us as we reflect on what was lost—and what a moneyless society might recover—when we choose generosity over gain.
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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 6: A Female PropertyIn this episode, we explore Chapter 6 of The Gift by Lewis Hyde—“A Female Property.” Hyde takes us through cultural traditions where women were both givers and gifts in exchange systems, exploring the complex relationship between gender, value, and social structure. Join us as we unpack how these historical patterns shape our understanding of value today—and how a moneyless world might reimagine them.
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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 5: The Gift CommunityIn this episode, we explore Lewis Hyde’s reflections on the structure of gift communities—those tightly woven circles of reciprocity where relationships and meaning take priority over profit. After narrating the chapter, we unpack the implications for a post-monetary world, and how communities like yours and mine are already walking that path. This discussion deeply connects to the vision shared in Unchained: Living Without Money and offers a grounding in what it truly means to live the gift.
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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 4: The Rejected GiftWhat happens when a gift is refused—or cannot be returned? This chapter explores the painful edges of gift exchange: obligation, imbalance, and rejection. In this episode, we reflect on the discomfort of nonreciprocal giving, and how modern society sometimes views true generosity with suspicion. Connecting with Unchained, we consider the social costs of living in a world where value is measured only in economic terms.
2025-07-291h 00
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 3: Commerce of the Creative SpiritHow does an artist survive in a world ruled by the market? In Chapter 3, Hyde digs deeper into the dilemma of the modern creative. This episode reflects on the artist’s double life—called by the muse, but bound by rent. Through stories of writers, musicians, and painters, we explore how the spirit of the gift continues to resist commodification. As in Unchained, we ask: What would it look like to build a society that sustains creativity without price tags?
2025-07-2953 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 2: "Gifts and the Bonds Between Us"Chapter 2 examines the uneasy tension between gift and market economies. Hyde reveals how the labor of art often exists in a space where monetary compensation falls short. In this episode, we reflect on the spiritual and social role of the gift—how sustaining creativity demands not just material support but a cultural ethic of mutual care. Drawing parallels with Unchained, we explore how honoring the gift can free us from systems of exploitation.
2025-07-2854 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 1: "The Hidden Currents of the Gift"We begin Season 3 by diving into Lewis Hyde’s preface, introduction, and chapter 1 to The Gift. This episode unpacks the difference between gift and commodity exchange and explores how creativity, generosity, and the sacred interplay in gift economies. Reflections connect Hyde’s ideas to the principles in Unchained: Living Without Money.A (not sure how legal) free version of the book to follow along here: https://oceanofpdf.com/authors/lewis-hyde/pdf-epub-the-gift-imagination-and-the-erotic-life-of-property-download/
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Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 9 – A Call to ActionThe time for change is now.In this season finale, we unpack Chapter 9’s practical guide to action. From reshaping public discourse to reclaiming unused land, from learning new skills to organizing local efforts—this episode lays out real-world ways to move the moneyless movement forward. Because imagining a better world is only the beginning—building it starts with us.📖 Read the full book: moneylesssociety.com/book📊 Chapter resources: Facebook Discussion & Diagrams
2025-07-2327 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 8 – ObjectionsIt’s time to face the critics.Chapter 8 addresses the most common objections to a moneyless society—concerns about human nature, motivation, scarcity, and more. In this episode, we break down these arguments and explore thoughtful responses that challenge deeply held assumptions. Can a world without money actually work? Let’s find out.📖 Read the full book: moneylesssociety.com/book📊 Chapter resources: Facebook Discussion & Diagrams
2025-07-2343 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 7 – Transitioning to a Moneyless SocietyHow do we move from here… to there?Chapter 7 lays out the transitional path from our current system to a moneyless society. In this episode, we explore what that shift might look like—step by step. From local cooperatives to global cultural shifts, we discuss hybrid models, automation, and the critical role of intention in building a more equitable and sustainable future.📖 Read the full book: moneylesssociety.com/book📊 Chapter resources: Facebook Discussion & Diagrams
2025-07-2352 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 6 – Future Systems in ActionWhat does a moneyless society actually look like in practice?In Chapter 6, Holten takes us from theory to reality—highlighting real-world systems, communities, and technologies that are already modeling the transition away from money. In this episode, we explore examples of decentralized networks, resource-sharing platforms, and post-monetary collaboration that offer a glimpse into the next evolution of society. These aren’t distant dreams—they’re future systems in action.📖 Read the full book: moneylesssociety.com/book📊 Chapter resources: Facebook Discussion & Diagrams
2025-07-2358 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyMoneyless Society: Chapter FiveIf we removed money from the equation—what kind of society would we build?In Chapter Five of Moneyless Society: The Next Economic Evolution, Matthew Holten outlines eight core principles for a post-monetary world: from cooperative economies and ecological balance to antifragility and freedom. This episode breaks down the framework piece by piece, exploring how we can design systems that meet human needs, restore justice, and thrive under stress.Justin reflects on how these values are already taking root in community-led projects—and how they offer a blueprint for meaningful, sustainable change.📘 Get the free...
2025-07-2246 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyMoneyless Society: Chapter FourHow would we meet people’s needs in a society without money? What replaces price tags, paychecks, and profit margins?In Chapter Four of Moneyless Society: The Next Economic Evolution, Matthew Holten maps out how a moneyless world could provide for everyone—through open access to resources, collaborative distribution, and values rooted in care, not scarcity.In this episode, Justin breaks down what it means to prioritize needs over markets, explores real-world examples of systems already doing this, and reflects on how aligning with abundance rather than fear can transform both local communities and global system...
2025-07-211h 00
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyMoneyless Society: Chapter ThreeWhat would a world without money actually look like—and could it really work?In Chapter Three of Moneyless Society: The Next Economic Evolution, Matthew Holten invites us to imagine a society built not on profit, but on purpose. In this episode, Justin unpacks the core principles of a moneyless world: access over ownership, contribution over coercion, and abundance through cooperation—not competition.We move beyond critique and into vision—laying the groundwork for what a sustainable, equitable, and liberated world could feel like.📘 Access the free e‑version and chapter diagrams here:Free eBook...
2025-07-2140 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyMoneyless Society: Chapter TwoWhat if the real cost of our economy isn’t measured in dollars—but in lives, ecosystems, and futures?In Chapter Two of Moneyless Society: The Next Economic Evolution, Matthew Holten lays out the devastating consequences of continuing business as usual. From climate collapse to chronic poverty, this chapter confronts us with the urgent truth: we can’t afford to keep paying for our own destruction.In this episode, Justin explores Holten’s sobering analysis and connects the dots to Unchained: Living Without Money—inviting listeners to see beyond economic band-aids and begin imagining systemic change.
2025-07-2151 min
Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyMoneyless Society: The Next Economic Evolution. Chapter OneIn this episode, we begin our journey through Matthew Holten’s Moneyless Society: The Next Economic Evolution, starting with a powerful question: Is money itself the root of our social, ecological, and spiritual crises?Chapter One challenges us to see beyond money as a tool and recognize it as a systemic barrier—driving inequality, environmental harm, and isolation. Justin brings Holten’s ideas to life with reflections from Unchained: Living Without Money, weaving listener-friendly insights to kick off the season.📘 Read the free e‑version and explore Chapter One diagrams here:Free eBook + Chapter Diagrams via Fa...
2025-07-211h 12Living Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter Eight Deep Dive: Sharing the World: Resource Allocation Without MoneyWelcome back to Living Unchained.By now, we’ve painted a picture of what a world without money could look like—how we live, learn, work, and transition together.But here in Chapter Eight, we get to one of the most important questions of all:How do we share the world’s resources without price tags, profit motives, or paywalls?Because this is the question that scares people most.If there’s no money—How do we avoid chaos?Who decides who gets what?What about scarcity?Let’s...
2025-06-2512 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter Seven Deep Dive : The Bridge to a Moneyless Future: How We Get ThereSo far, we’ve explored the “why” of a moneyless society—its philosophy, structure, and spirit.We’ve explored education, careers, contribution, and tech.But here in Chapter Seven, we face the question that matters most to skeptics, dreamers, and doers alike:How do we actually transition from a capitalist economy to a moneyless society?Not in theory—but in practice.Because this change can’t be overnight.It must be strategic. Layered. Grounded in lived experience.And most of all—it must be participatory.Let’s walk the bridge to
2025-06-2514 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter Six Deep Dive: Learning to Live: Education in a Moneyless SocietyIf you’ve made it this far, you’ve already imagined a world without paychecks, price tags, or profit motives.But in Chapter Six, we’re talking about something even more transformative:Education.Because if we want to build a new world, we have to ask—How do we teach it?How do we prepare people not to compete for careers, but to contribute meaningfully to life?Let’s reimagine learning—not as a business, but as a birthright.
2025-06-2511 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyhapter Five Deep Dive: Tech Without a Price Tag: The Tools for a Moneyless WorldThis episode is about the technological enablers of a moneyless society.Because while many people think this vision is idealistic, here’s the truth:We already have the tools to make it possible.The challenge isn’t invention.It’s imagination—and the will to use what we’ve built for something better.
2025-06-2514 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter Four Deep Dive: Careers Without a Paycheck: Purpose Over ProfitNow, in Chapter Four, we step into something even more personal:What happens to careers—your work, your path, your purpose—when money is no longer the driver?Because for most of us, our entire identity is wrapped around what we do for money.But what happens when that paycheck disappears—and you still want to do something meaningful?Let’s find out.
2025-06-2512 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter Three Deep Dive : Why Moneylessness Makes Moral SenseToday, in our Chapter Three deep dive, we take a step back to ask:Why does this vision matter?What’s the philosophical foundation for a world without money?Because if we’re going to reimagine society, we have to know what we’re building it on.And that means revisiting some very old, very powerful questions:What does it mean to be human?What do we owe each other?And how do we measure a life well-lived?
2025-06-2512 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter Two Deep Dive: The Gift of Giving FreelyIn Chapter One, we asked the big question: What if we didn’t need money to live?In this episode, we step into Chapter Two—where that vision starts to take form.We’re talking about contribution-based living—a way of organizing society not around transaction or profit, but around care, need, and purpose.
2025-06-2514 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode One Deep dive: What If the World Didn’t Run on Money?Living Unchained – Chapter One Deep Dive
2025-06-2510 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 20: Epilogue, A Morning Without MoneyIn this final episode, we step into the quiet, lived reality of a moneyless future—not as theory, but as a day in the life. Then we shift behind the curtain. Justin Fairchild shares the story behind the book: why it was written, how the journey unfolded, and what comes next. This is more than an ending—it’s an invitation to begin.
2025-05-2909 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 19 – How We Get StartedHow do we actually begin the journey to a moneyless society? In this final chapter, we lay out a step-by-step framework—from education and pilot programs to cultural shifts and political resistance. This isn’t utopia—it’s a transition. Practical, bold, and already underway.Still don't have a free copy of the book? It's available for free through a number of online retailers! https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2914 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 18: What Would a Constitution for a Moneyless Society Look Like?What would a constitution look like in a society without money? Chapter 18 explores a new framework for governance, rights, justice, and cooperation—built on care, not currency. In this episode, we walk through a draft charter for a moneyless world and discuss what real accountability, equity, and freedom might look like when profit is no longer at the center.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2912 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 17: The Role of Spirituality and MoralityWhat fills the space when profit disappears? Chapter 17 explores the spiritual and moral foundations of a moneyless society—how meaning, empathy, and shared values become the new compass for daily life. In this episode, we discuss the role of purpose, pluralism, and ethical behavior in building not just a better system—but a better humanity.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2912 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 16: Security, Safety, and PreventionWhat does justice look like without jails? In this episode, we explore how a moneyless society approaches safety—not with punishment, but with prevention, care, and restoration. From mutual aid to conflict circles, Chapter 16 reimagines security as something we build together—not enforce from above.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2911 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 15: Art, Science, and CreativityWhat does creativity look like when it’s free from markets and money? In this episode, we explore how art, science, and innovation flourish in a society that values curiosity over profit. From ancient wisdom to modern possibilities, Chapter 15 reveals a cultural renaissance where expression is for everyone—and success is redefined.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2913 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyChapter 14 – Roadmap for the FutureHow do we get there from here? In this episode, we explore a roadmap for transitioning to a moneyless society—through public policy, community organizing, education, and cultural transformation. It's not a leap—it's a climb. And the steps are already forming beneath our feet.
2025-05-2915 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 13 – A Glimpse into a Moneyless WorldWhat does daily life look like without money? This episode paints a vivid picture—of shared meals, open-access systems, and work rooted in purpose. Plus, we look at real-world communities already experimenting with non-monetary models.Don't have a free copy of the book? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2911 minLiving Unchained: Building a moneyless, post scarcity societyEpisode 12 – Overcoming Challenges in a Moneyless SocietyNo bold vision comes without pushback. This episode explores the real challenges facing a moneyless society—scarcity, motivation, complexity—and how those challenges become tools for design. Let’s confront the hard questions and imagine practical, strategic answers.Don't have a free copy of the book to follow along? Download from any number of publishers for free here https://books2read.com/u/3G6AQd
2025-05-2916 min
Don't F*** with the PancreasDFWTP Epi. 46 - Reflections on 3 years of residency ft. Dr. Justin BaileyDrs. Fairchild and Buttress have a guest, Dr. Justin Bailey PGY 3 at UT Chattanooga, and they reflect on the last 3 years as they have progressed through surgery residencyemail us at dfwthepancreas@gmail.com
2023-11-2458 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationLost a Red Panda? We Can Help! with Justin Fairchild of Red Panda Finder!Today, the Safari heads back to California to sit down with my good friend Justin Fairchild, the brains behind www.redpandafinder.com ! Red Panda Finder is a website devoted to tracking the genealogy, location, births, and deaths of the red panda population in the US, in Japan, and beyond, sharing a bunch of information about each animal along with a TON of amazing pics (more than a few of which come from Rossifari!). It's a really cool website that has really helped connect the "fanda" community! You'll also get to hear a first-hand account of a Red Panda Network...
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Unheard voicesSe3Ep9 - Not All Christians Pt. 5 - The FinaleIn our first three-way episode, Andrew and Jesse have a fantastic interview Andrew's cousin Gabriel Minniear to get a liberal Christian's perspective on the issues of White Christian Nationalism in America. Maybe now, we can put this topic to rest.
2022-07-252h 15Unheard voicesSe3Ep8 - Oklahoma Blues: or Interview With a Bad Motherf*ckerIn this episode Andrew reconnects with his good friend and bad motherf*cker Jessica Tate to get her take on the overturn of Roe v. Wade and other issues in American society from a feminist perspective.
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Unheard voicesSe3Ep7 - Not All Chrisitans Pt.4 - Greg locke Pt.2In this episode Andrew and Jesse conclude their analysis of the social media posts of pastor Greg Locke. We pick up immediately after the end of the previous episode by discussing Locke's thoughts on the separation of church and state, hid advocacy of and loyalty to Donald Trump, his response to the COVID crisis, his personal account of the events of January 6th, and finally his most extreme post to date which resulted in his ban from Twitter and the dissolution of his 501C3 tax exempt status.
As with the previous episode, all original videos that the...
2022-07-041h 52Unheard voicesSe3Ep6 - Not All Christians Pt.3 - Greg Locke Pt.1In this episode, Andrew and Jesse begin their dissection of Greg Locke, influential social media pastor. We start with a short biography of Locke and his stance that the Bible is inerrant and should be interpreted literally, all of which then go on to inform his platform on the social issues we cover in Part one, including LGBTQ issues, Racism and Policing in America, Immigration, Abortion, and finally gun control using excerpts from Locke's own social media videos as the basis for our discussion.
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2022-06-282h 15Unheard voicesSe3Ep5 - Not All Christians Pt.2In this week's episode, Andrew and Jesse continue discussing the topic of White Christian Nationalism in the United States, spanning the Moral Majority movement we left off on last time all the way up to the Evangelical support of Trump and the MAGA movement, wrapping up with the breakdown in demographics proving that, as the title states, not all Christians support calls for the elimination of the church / state divide.
Sources:
Francis Shaeffer - A Christian Manifesto
Steven P. Miller - Salon - The Evangelical Presidency: Reagan's Dangerous Love Affair With the Christian...
2022-06-051h 16Unheard voicesSe3Ep4 - Not All Christians Pt.1In part 1, Andrew and Jesse discuss the concerning rise of White Christian Nationalism in the US and the sordid history behind influential modern ultra-conservative Christian right in American politics. (spoiler alert: it's racist)
We also discuss the OG White Christian Nationalist, Jerry Falwell Sr. , the establishment of Liberty University , and how the racial undertones of the movement were obscured by rallying Evangelicals against the wedge issue of abortion.
Stay tuned for the next episode where we will focus on the most influential figureheads and think tanks of the movement and the specific political agendas they a...
2022-05-291h 10Unheard voicesSE3EP3 - Touching BasesIn this episode Andrew and Justin play catch up and talk about work and life.
Andrew gives Justin advice on how to better monetize his Kilted Farmer platform.
Justin asks Andrew about NFTs.
Andrew discusses his plans for an upcoming VLOG about his work and the dangers of working with flammable chemicals.
Justin muses on the anti-mask mentality of social media.
Andrew wraps up with a brief spoiler-free review of The Batman.
2022-04-051h 05Unheard voicesSe3Ep2 - POTcastIn this episode, Andrew and Jesse discuss the history of various uses of cannabis and the reasons it was made illegal in the US and China.
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2022-03-211h 27Unheard voicesSe3Ep1 - Anti-Vax AttackIn this episode Andrew and Jesse discuss a brief history of vaccination and anti-vax movements as well as some of the misconceptions and conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.
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2022-01-161h 31Unheard voicesSe2Ep10 - Great Adaptations?Andrew talks with returning guest Zak Lyons about New Zealand's response to COVID variants as well as some successful and not so successful adaptations of popular books, movies, TV shows, and video games.
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2021-12-131h 18Unheard voicesSe2Ep9 - It Came From the Back BurnerA much delayed episode. Originally recorded at the end of August, it has lurked, unedited, on the back burner for months, slowly driving Andrew mad.
Justin talks about overcoming his depression and finding small joys in his daily life with family and bee keeping work.
Andrew talks about his move to Zigong to start the full-time dinosaur work.
Enjoy! We hope to start recording episodes again more regularly soon!
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2021-11-261h 05Unheard voicesSe2Ep8 - U.P.O. Unheard Podcast ObjectAndrew and Jesse Burridge chase the algorithm and discuss the recent news about UFOs starting with the declassified Navy videos featured on 60 minutes and other aspects of UFO culture, including Andrew's personal UFO sighting.
The truth is out there!
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2021-06-051h 18Unheard voicesSe2Ep7 - The Talking CureIn this episode, Andrew puts on a Freudian slip and plays therapist while Justin discusses his recent mental health struggles.
We at Unheard Voices hope Justin's bravery in coming forward will encourage all our listeners to be willing to be vulnerable and to open up with friends, family, or professionals about their struggles and to seek help when it's needed.
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2021-05-011h 08Unheard voicesSe2Ep6 - What's so Great About Heaven?In this episode Andrew and Jesse discuss the ideas of Heaven and Hell in the Christian religion and specifically what believers think await us in the afterlife.
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2021-03-2358 minUnheard voicesSe2Ep5 - Perfect StrangersIn this episode Justin and Robert Alcenius try a new approach: Neither of them knew each other, so this episode is just that! Finding similar histories, discussing life, hobbies, and careers.
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2021-03-0453 minUnheard voicesSe2Ep4 - J and J of the USA(rmy)Justin catches up with Jared Smyre on life since they were in the Army and discuss some much needed Veteran advocacy programs for soldiers once they get out of the military.
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2021-03-041h 30Unheard voicesSe2Ep3 - Year of the FarmerIn this episode, in which Andrew gave up editing halfway through, Andrew and Justin catch up on the beginning of 2021:
Justin recounts his recent MLive interview about his Kilted Farmer business.
Andrew talks about Chinese Culture and the traditions surrounding the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) Holiday.
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2021-02-261h 10Unheard voicesSe2Ep2 - Where Have All the Thinkers Gone?Andrew and Jesse discuss the general trends of anti-intellectualism in America.
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2021-02-071h 05Unheard voicesSe2Ep1 - Here's Johnny!Andrew introduces his friend John Pierre, a.k.a Johnny 5 to the podcast.
We discuss Johnny's secret origin story and his experiences as a masked crime fighter.
Just kidding, we talk about his doughnut shop and experiences living abroad in China.
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2021-01-141h 06Unheard voicesSe1Ep19 - Agreeing to DisagreeIn this LONG episode, Andrew is joined by his British friend Matty Riddell.
Matty shares the story of his life experiences in the UK, Africa, and China before we discuss our contrasting views about Donald Trump.
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2020-12-241h 57Unheard voicesSe1Ep18 - Grab BagJustin and Andrew catch up and discuss Justin's Kilted Farmer venture, and holidays under COVID-19.
Andrew gives Justin some shit about not posting new episodes regularly.
Andrew explains the source of his Trump Derangement Syndrome and his plans for future guests.
We wrap up by discussing recent video games. (Spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 from 50:10 to 52:50)
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2020-12-071h 09Unheard voicesSe1Ep17 - The End of an Error? Election Night 2020Andrew and Jesse chat about the Trump and the Presidential election (still undecided at time of recording) as well as discuss the worrisome nature of the QAnon phenomenon and its affects on the discourse surrounding Trump's presidency.
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2020-11-111h 00Unheard voicesSe1Ep16 - Zak AttackAndrew finally talks to Zak Lyons about high school life and living abroad.
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2020-10-1059 minUnheard voicesSe1:Ep15 - Show me the MoneyIn this episode, Andrew and Justin discuss teaching English to Chinese Adults, the struggles of teaching in the post-COVID climate, and some more general Chinese culture. Andrew also discusses the dinosaur-themed side-hustle he's getting into before they wrap up by touching base on their mutual episodes
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2020-10-0440 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep14 - Ten Questions for AtheistsAndrew and Jesse discuss 10 common questions religious people have about the atheist worldview.
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2020-09-191h 05Unheard voicesSe1Ep13 - Band of Bros pt.3In this week's episode, Justin talks to Kenote again about his upcoming camping trip for veterans, conspiracy theories, and some of the changes we think our country needs to make.
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2020-09-131h 02Unheard voicesSe1Ep12 - Blow it Out Your GlassSam Flippo and Justin catch up on the years of our lives since we’ve last reconnected in our friendship. We talk about family, glass blowing, and what we need to teach our kids at times like these.
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2020-09-071h 12Unheard voicesSe1Ep11 - Solos and Low BlowsJustin and Andrew touch base on their mutual solo podcasts. Andrew discusses more current events and some of the dangers involved with teaching children in China!
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2020-09-041h 00Unheard voicesSe1Ep10 -Band of Bros Pt.2In this episode Kenote and Justin talk about military experiences, the oddities that happened in the protests and Kenote’s beloved boogaloo boys!
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2020-09-021h 10Unheard voicesSe1Ep9 - Band of Bros pt. 1In this episode, Justin and guest, Patrick Kenote discuss the love hate relationship that is life in and out of the Military We intro a topic near and dear to Patrick’s heart as well as current events from the perspective of a couple of battle buddies.
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2020-08-251h 08Unheard voicesSe1Ep8 - Jazzy JessicaAndrew speaks to Jessica Tate, jazz harpist and entrepreneur about the state of public education in Oklahoma and the US in general.
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2020-08-2157 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep7 - The Lost Episode 1In this Episode Amanda and justin discuss life, families working, raising, and educating our children during the pandemic and inequalities amongst people. Be sure to check out Amanda’s website for resources and help with education for your children.
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2020-08-1757 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep6 - Where is Your God Now?Two godless heathens, Andrew and Jesse Burridge, recount their falls from grace.
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2020-08-1445 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep5 - Chinese Check-In Pt.2In this Continuation of last weeks episode, Andrew andJustin discuss some of the major differences between the Chinese culture and that of our own.
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2020-08-0844 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep4 - Chinese Check-in pt.1In this abbreviated episode Andrew and Justin discuss some of the local life in China including the deconstruction of Asian stereotypes.
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2020-07-3126 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep3 - Communitism Pitch MeetingIn this week's episode Andrew rips holes in Justin's theory on the benefits of a money free utopian society. Holes can be patched once he figures out solutions to the problems. We also discuss alternatives to the current income inequality among people
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2020-07-2639 minUnheard voicesSe1Ep2- Shouting Over the Great FirewallAndrew and Justin discuss important topics such as; Covid-19 Origins from the perspective of someone living in China, and we catch up on old times.
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2020-07-2044 min