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b'Erik is joined on this episode by Bryan Caplan (@bryan_caplan), economist and author. They have a wide-ranging discussion on a number of different topics.

They discuss:

- The case for open borders and the underappreciated benefits of immigration.

- His responses to some of the common arguments against increased immigration.

- Why he thinks that universal basic income is a \\u201cterrible idea.\\u201d

- His thoughts on the charter cities movement.

- His most impactful (and controversial) policy recommendations.

- Why he says that all politicians have been populists, but without the rough edges that Trump has.

- His opinion on the Hobbes vs. Rousseau debate.

- Gene editing, population growth, Austrian economics, education, and much more.

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Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global, is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg and is produced by Brett Bolkowy.'