Rule of Reason
It's my desire to make Common Sense common again. Join with me as I act as a guide to break down complex topics like Politics, Philosophy, societal issues, diet and exercise, parenting and more into easy to understand episodes in plain english so you can be informed on a wide range of topics!
Episodes
42 episodes
Discipline vs Motivation: Why Motivation Always Fails
Why do some people achieve their goals while others constantly start and stop?Most people believe they need more motivation. But motivation is temporary. It comes and goes with your emotions, your energy levels, and your circumsta...
The Meaning of Hard Work | Building a Life You Respect
Modern society teaches people to avoid hard work whenever possible. But what if meaningful work is actually one of the things that gives life purpose?In this episode of Rule of Reason, Zac explores why hard work is about far more than mo...
Why Comfort Makes You Miserable | The Modern Trap Nobody Talks About
Modern life has made us more comfortable than ever before… so why are so many people anxious, depressed, unmotivated, and unhappy?In this episode of Rule of Reason, we explore why comfort itself may be part of the problem.Comfor...
Gratitude Changes Vision | Why Your Mindset Shapes Your Life
Most people think gratitude is just about “being positive.” It’s not.In this episode of Rule of Reason, we explore how gratitude changes the way you see the world — and why your focus shapes your entire experience of life.When y...
Aim At Something (Before Life Does It For You)
What happens when you go through life without direction?In this episode of Rule of Reason, we explore why so many people feel lost, unmotivated, and disconnected from meaning — not because they’re incapable, but because they’ve never ch...
Take Responsibility for Your Life (Before It’s Too Late)
Most people want a better life — more purpose, peace, discipline, confidence, and meaning.But real change usually begins with one uncomfortable truth:You must take responsibility for your life.In this first episode of Rule ...
We Have Everything… So Why Do We Feel Lost? | Dan Paterson
Why do so many people feel lost today — even when life looks good on the surface?In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Dan Paterson from Questioning Christianity to unpack one of the biggest questions of our time:...
I Turned Down My Dream Career for My Family | Jack Capewell
What would you sacrifice for your family?In this episode, I sit down with Jack Capewell — a young father of three — to talk about responsibility, faith, and the cost of choosing what truly matters.Jack had the opportunity to pur...
From Paralysis to 11x World Champion: Lauren Parker’s Unbreakable Mind | Rule of Reason Ep. 29
World champion. Paralympian. And one of the toughest people I know.In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Parker to unpack the full arc of her story — growing up in Newcastle, c...
From 156kg to Marathon Finisher: Hard Work & Resilience | Trent Aquilina | Rule of Reason Ep. 28
In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Trent Aquilina — an aviation professional, mentor, and marathon runner — to talk about resilience, hard work, and the power of starting again.Trent was once told he’d amount to nothing....
From Farm to Faith, Education and Leadership | Graeme Irwin OAM | Rule of Reason Ep. 27
In this episode of Rule of Reason, Zac sits down with Graeme Irwin OAM — educator, founder of St Philip’s Christian College, and national advocate for teachers — to explore how a life shaped by responsibility, faith, and service leads to lastin...
Resentment to Belonging: An Italian Who Found Home in Samoa | Giovanni Rossi | Rule of Reason Ep. 26
G’day everyone — welcome back to Rule of Reason.In this episode, I’m in beautiful Samoa sitting down with Giovanni, the warm and unforgettable face behind one of the island’s most loved Italian restaurants, Paddles....
Looking Forward with Reason | Rule of Reason Ep. 24
As we step into 2026, this episode of Rule of Reason is a moment to pause, reflect, and look ahead with clarity.In this New Year’s episode, I reflect honestly on 2025 — what I hoped to achieve, what I learned, and why laying f...
The Nobel Prize Science That Can Change Your Life | Autophagy Made Simple | Rule of Reason Ep. 19
Your body already knows how to heal itself — most of us just never learned how it works.In 2016, Nobel Prize–winner Yoshinori Ohsumi discovered the mechanisms behind autophagy, your cells’ natural recycling and repair system.In this...
Net Zero and the Moral Cost of Virtue | Rule of Reason | Ep. 23
This isn’t a science debate — it’s a human cost debate.In this episode of Rule of Reason, I explain why the way Net Zero policies are being pursued risks punishing the poorest members of society first. Rising energy costs don’t hurt eli...
Why Nationalism Surges After Tragedy | Rule of Reason | Ep. 22
Why does anger feel so justified after violent events?Why does nationalism surge after tragedy?In this episode of Rule of Reason, I explore what sits underneath public outrage — loss of trust, fear, and the breakdown of shared ident...
Terrorism, Immigration, and Collective Blame | Rule of Reason | Ep. 21
Following a recent terrorist attack in Australia, emotions are understandably high. Fear spreads quickly — but reason often collapses.In this episode of Rule of Reason, I discuss terrorism, immigration, and why collective blame is both ...
Why Governments Keep Talking Past the Public | Rule of Reason | Ep. 20
Have you noticed that when people get angry, governments respond with slogans instead of honesty?In this episode of Rule of Reason, I explore why trust in institutions continues to collapse — and how tone-deaf messaging, moral lecturing...
What Rule of Reason Is — And What It Is Not
This short manifesto explains the foundation behind this channel: calm, honest conversation in a time of outrage, fear, and political tribalism.Rule of Reason is not here to tell you who to vote for, what tribe to join, or who to hate. ...
Polishing Modern Medicine Through Nature | Dr. Dayman Steptoe (The Doc) | Rule of Reason Ep. 18
In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Dr Daymon Steptoe — known to many as “The Doc” — to explore his fascinating journey from forensic science to medicine, and what led him to deregister as a doctor and pursue a new path focused o...
Recapturing The Spirit Of Australia | Leon Rebello MP | Rule of Reason
In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Federal MP for Macpherson, Leon Rebello, for a wide-ranging conversation about Australia’s future.We dive into some of the biggest challenges facing our nation today — the cost of...
The Real Justice of The Peace | Jaime Heard | Rule of Reason Ep. 16
In this episode of Rule of Reason, I sit down with Jaime Heard, a 66-year-old semi-retired Queensland Justice of the Peace, who believes Australia’s political system has become corrupt and that ordinary people need to step up to hold leaders ac...
Dr. Daymon Steptoe | Rule of Reason Ep. 15
In this first Interview of Rule of Reason, I’m joined by Dr. Daymon Steptoe — also known as “The Doc”. His career spans forensic science, medicine, photography, and adventuring. From the lab to the outback, he’s lived a life at the edge of disc...
Rebuilding Starts With You | Rule of Reason Minisodes | Ep. 8
With everything going wrong in the world, it’s easy to feel powerless. But real change never starts at the top — it starts in homes, habits, and hearts. You don’t need to fix the whole system. You just need to take responsibility for your c...
Rights Mean Nothing Without Responsibility | Rule of Reason Minisodes | Ep. 7
Everyone today is shouting about their rights — but no one’s talking about their responsibilities. We’ve built a culture obsessed with entitlement, forgetting that every right depends on someone, somewhere, doing their duty.In this episo...