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What would you say to someone in their mid-twenties who has more or less spun his wheels for his entire life?

That kind of person is the primary targe of my book, first off, so I would s...

Based on your interactions with libertarians and effective altruists, how much do they hate the good, the true, and beatiful?

I was once an adherent to the ideology of libertarianism, like you once were...

All jokes aside, do you see a political career in your future?

State Rep, Senator, Governor? ...

Do you believe in God? Why/why not?

I'd be curious to know how you define god....

Why Catholicism as opposed to say, Mormonism?

(Preface: A lot of the LDS I know are fantastic people and, if I had to choo...

What drove you to write the Daily Caller op-ed on porn?

I started following you because of your Daily Caller op-ed on porn, somethin...

What does the ideal household look like in America?

Do you have any strong opinions on nuclear families vs. extended families in...

What current social trend makes you the most optimistic?

I'm cautiously optimistic that the terrible social trends that peaked during...

What are your thoughts on Eastern Orthodoxy?

You've expressed your sympathy to/interest in Catholicism, but its hierarchi...

What kind of literature or event led you towards the Catholic Church? Thanks

I'll probably write about this in greater detail as I get closer to an actua...

How can entrepreneurs / business owners incorporate deliberate practice into their work?

I’m finally reading Cal Newport’s book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”, and ...

What Pittsburgh start-ups do you find are the most exciting, and have the biggest growth potential?

TL;DR - Anythng that is addressing a truly venture-scalable market. My mi...

Thoughts on Zeihan?

I don't know what Zeihan is. Assuming you mean Peter Zeihan (https://twit...