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Cato Event PodcastCompetencies in Civil Discourse: Ep 5In this episode of Competencies in Civil Discourse, I speak with Chris Bush and Joia Houheneka, the co-founders of 1776 Forward and hosts of the Free Speech Forward Podcast. 1776 Forward is a for-profit organization dedicated to sparking a cultural-political-philosophical revolution based on Philosophical Liberalism—an ideal that maximizes human freedom, flourishing, and greatness. They host the podcast "Free Speech Forward" in partnership with the Institute for Liberal Values and publish "The Philosophical Liberal" on Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0444 min
The DissidentsFSF Ep 2: 5 Core Principles (and 1 Pet Peeve) for Effective Writing | K. Joia HouhenekaIn this second introductory episode, co-host Chris interviews co-host Joia. Joia is not only one of the co-founders of 1776 Forward, she is also an Excellence Coach and a leader in luxury entrepreneurship with a background in luxury travel and luxury retreats. She is on a mission to elevate luxury to make it synonymous with excellence, human greatness, and human flourishing. In her view, philosophical liberalism is all about grounding the proper approach to politics in a wider philosophy of human flourishing.
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1776 ForwardAltruism: Beyond the GrudgeIn this follow-up to the Altruism Grudge Match, Joia is joined by Ash Ryan to go "beyond the grudge" and start problem solving an improved ethical framework. It's not enough to point out problems with Ayn Rand's egoism/altruism binary (as Joia did in the AGM), let's work to figure out a better model that integrates how as human beings we are both profoundly social and profoundly individual.Be sure to check out the Altruism Grudge Match (and Ash's thoughtful long "essay" in the Comments section) at: https://youtu.be/WmQorsTlmIIAre...2021-03-111h 051776 ForwardMeet Podcast Host Robert GarmongCheck out this short introduction to our podcast host Dr. Robert Garmong.Are you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign the 1776 Forward manifesto at: https://1776forward.com/manifestoWe’d love for you to bring your unique perspective and join in the conversation and community. You can find us on Locals at: https://1776forward.locals.com/And don’t forget to follow us on social media!Facebook page @1776forwardTwitter @1776forwardInstagram @1776_forwardPlus, check out a...2021-02-2805 min1776 ForwardThe Case Against "Western Civilization"Joia interviews author and philosophical-political commentator Robert Tracinski about his recent article: The Case Against "Western Civilization." It is a discussion about the ideals of the Enlightenment and their application in the 21st century in which Robert makes the case for the term "Enlightenment Civilization" You can read the original article at The Tracinski Letter at: https://tracinskiletter.com/2020/10/13/the-case-against-western-civilization/Are you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign the 1776 Forward manifesto at: https://1776forward.com/manifestoWe’d love for you to bring your unique perspective and...2021-02-1635 min1776 ForwardAltruism Grudge MatchIn a continuation of our "Official Launch" conversation, Adam and Joia duke it out on the topic of altruism. Is Ayn Rand's definition of "sacrifice" just factually, empirically wrong? Would it matter if it is? Is altruism a significant cause in the threat to freedom we see on both the left and the right today? Let us know your thoughts!Check out the video of our Official Launch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQHubViwg4&t=1757sAre you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign...2021-02-101h 061776 ForwardAn American Philosopher in ChinaAn introduction to our other podcast host, Dr. Robert Garmong, an American Philosopher living in China. Find out his perspective of what it's like watching current events unfold as a liberty advocate inside of China. Check out our manifesto.Are you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign the 1776 Forward manifesto at: https://1776forward.com/manifestoWe’d love for you to bring your unique perspective and join in the conversation and community. You can find us on Locals at: https://1776forward.locals.com/And don’t forget to follow us on so...2021-02-0133 min1776 ForwardOfficial Launch!!!Joia, Chris, Donald, and Adam kick off the official launch of our 1776 Forward project with a conversation about why and how we're each standing up for the cause of philosophical liberalism.This is just the beginning!Are you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign the 1776 Forward manifesto at: https://1776forward.com/manifestoWe’d love for you to bring your unique perspective and join in the conversation and community. You can find us on Locals at: https://1776forward.locals.com/And don...2021-01-1841 min1776 ForwardIntroducing 1776 Forward: 10 ThemesWelcome to the launch of 1776 Forward! In this introductory episode, co-founders Chris and Joia explore 10 themes that describe what this new grassroots movement is all about.The 10 themes:1.) Each American is unique – a free society values autonomy and community2.) What all American share: a set of values / “America” as an ideal3.) What is Philosophical Liberalism?4.) Liberalism is an ongoing project – change is built into the system5.) Freedom to think: reason, science, enlightenment values, and the marketplace of Ideas6...2020-11-141h 031776 ForwardIntroducing Podcast Hosts Roark, Donald, Adam1776 Forward podcast hosts Roark, Donald, and Adam introduce themselves.Are you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign the 1776 Forward manifesto at: https://1776forward.com/manifestoWe’d love for you to bring your unique perspective and join in the conversation and community. You can find us on Locals at: https://1776forward.locals.com/And don’t forget to follow us on social media!Facebook page @1776forwardTwitter @1776forwardInstagram @1776_forwardParler @1776forwardPlus, check out all the...2020-11-1409 min1776 ForwardSome Post-Election Thoughts from Chris & JoiaRecorded Sunday November 8, 2020.Chris & Joia share their personal thoughts on the post-election situation in a raw and timely way, connecting current circumstances with their long-term aspirations and values as liberty advocates.(If you're curious about the Big 5 personality test Joia mentions), you can take a free online version of the test yourself at: https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-testAre you a philosophical liberal? Please read and sign the 1776 Forward manifesto at: https://1776forward.com/manifestoWe’d love for you to bring your unique pe...2020-11-1456 min