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    Our conversation delves into the critical issue of declining birth rates, exploring its historical context, cultural narratives, and the multifaceted factors contributing to this trend. We also discuss societal expectations, economic conditions, and personal choices shaping family dynamics and parenting styles, the implications of these trends on future generations, and the potential for cultural shifts to influence birth rates positively. We explore the nostalgia for past family structures, the cultural shifts that have led to a decline in the perceived value of children, and the impact of governmental policies on fertility rates. The discussion also delves into the challenges faced by developing countries, particularly in terms of demographic changes and gender relations, with a focus on India.

    Aria Babu is a writer and tech policy analyst. You can find her at @Aria_Babu on X.

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    Chapters

    00:00 The Importance of Birth Rates

    03:12 Cultural Narratives and Birth Decline

    05:51 Factors Influencing Birth Rates

    09:12 Parenting Styles and Their Impact

    12:01 The Role of Community and Support

    14:49 Economic Factors and Birth Rates

    17:46 Cultural Influences on Family Size

    20:59 The Aspirational Nature of Family Dynamics

    24:09 The Intersection of Wealth and Motherhood

    27:04 Social Conservatism and Birth Rates

    33:09 Nostalgia for the Past: Child-Rearing and Values

    36:49 Cultural Shifts: The Value of Children Today

    39:52 Historical Policies and Their Impact on Birth Rates

    42:41 Kin Selection vs. Group Selection in Societal Development

    48:41 Demographic Challenges in Developing Countries

    50:39 Gender Relations and Societal Upheaval in India

    54:35 The Future of Gender Politics and Birth Rates

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    In this conversation, we explore the significance of national IQ over individual IQ, the impact of cultural externalities on immigration, and the disparities in income across countries. We also discuss the implications of population decline, fiscal responsibility, and the role of the US in global economics. The conversation also delves into the concept of smart fractions in innovation, the effects of cultural transplants on immigration policy, and the challenges facing democracy in the West.

    Garett Jones is an economist, a professor at George Mason University, and an author. His research covers areas from macroeconomics, monetary policy, and IQ in relation to productivity, short-term business cycles, and economic development. His most recent book is The Culture Transplant: How Migrants Make the Economies They Move To a Lot Like the Ones They Left.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Importance of National IQ

    02:46 Cultural Externalities and Immigration

    06:00 Cross-Country Income Disparities

    08:45 Population Decline and Economic Implications

    12:06 Fiscal Sustainability and Government Spending

    14:49 US Hegemony and Global Economics

    18:11 Smart Fractions and Innovation

    21:10 The Role of Elites in Democracy

    23:59 Cultural Transplants and Immigration Policy

    27:11 Democracy and Ethnic Diversity

    29:57 The Influence of the EU on Eastern Europe

    32:46 Leadership and Collaboration

    35:56 The Future of Democracy

    39:03 Recommended Thinkers and Closing Thoughts

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  • The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack.For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠In this conversation, we delve into the complex issues surrounding immigration, crime rates, and social trust, focusing on Britain. We explore the misconceptions about crime rates among different ethnic groups, the nuances of immigration's economic impact, and the importance of understanding social trust dynamics. The discussion also touches on the brain drain phenomenon and the challenges of political discourse in addressing these issues.Noah Carl is a sociologist and intelligence researcher, a writer, and co-editor-in-chief of Aporia magazine: https://www.aporiamagazine.com/Chapters00:00 Exploring Immigration Perspectives05:36 Crime Rates and Misconceptions12:41 Understanding Crime Data in Britain17:32 Social Trust and Its Implications28:27 The Economic Impact of Immigration39:05 Persuasion and Political Discourse49:47 The Brain Drain Phenomenon

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    We delve into the complexities of loyalty, friendship, and the impact of online culture on personal relationships. We explore the fragility of online interactions, the nature of cancellation, and the spiritual dimensions of identity in a digital age. The discussion also touches on the dangers of safetyism, the search for meaning in a materialistic world, and the challenges of navigating ideological friction. The chat emphasizes the importance of curiosity, open dialogue, and the need for a deeper understanding of status and hidden knowledge in contemporary society.

    Nina Power is a writer and philosopher, former senior editor for Compact Magazine, and the author of “What Do Men Want? and “One Dimensional Woman.” She also writes on Substack: ⁠Nina Power The Sun Is God: New Writing by Nina Power⁠

    Chapters

    00:00 Exploring the Literary Scene of the 90s

    03:04 The Nature of Loyalty and Friendship

    06:08 The Fragility of Online Relationships

    09:10 Navigating Online Discourse and Mental Health

    11:57 The Impact of Cancellation on Identity

    14:49 The Spiritual Dimension of Cancellation

    18:13 The Role of Status in Modern Society

    21:03 The Dangers of Safetyism

    23:58 The Search for Meaning in a Materialistic World

    27:03 The Dynamics of Ideological Friction

    30:08 The Challenge of Experience in Modern Life

    32:57 The Role of Family and Tradition

    36:02 The Quest for Authenticity

    39:02 The Nature of Truth in the Digital Age

    41:50 The Future of Ideological Movements

    45:14 The Importance of Curiosity and Open Dialogue

    48:05 The Influence of Hidden Knowledge

    50:58 The Concept of Neo-Iconoclasm

    53:50 Conclusion and Reflections on the Future

  • The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack.For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠Our conversation explores the journey of radicalization within dissident thought, focusing on the evolution of anti-Semitism, the complexities of ideology, and the personal beliefs that shape one's identity. We reflect on our experiences and the broader implications of these ideologies in modern society. We also explore themes of spiritual independence, racial awareness, the impact of liberal ideology, personal health transformations, the dangers of low IQ societies, the role of eugenics, the complexities of anti-Semitism, and the importance of the smart fraction versus average IQ in society. משכיל בינה is the author of NonZionism, where he’s written insightful essays on Israel, Britain, and a wide range of themes that poke at both the left and right.

    Chapters

    00:00 Journey Through Radicalization

    06:31 The Process of Deradicalization

    12:32 Ideological Reflections and Political Realities

    18:02 The Nature of Political Power

    22:30 Living Independently in a Regime

    28:29 The Balance of Radicalization and Personal Growth

    34:51 The Dangers of the Dissident Right

    40:40 Understanding Anti-Semitism: A Historical Perspective

    48:43 The Evolution of Anti-Semitic Ideologies

    56:38 Radicalization and the Role of the Internet

    01:04:40 The Holocaust: A Central Narrative in Modern Ideology

    01:12:25 Race Realism and Its Implications

    01:20:38 The Future of Society: Eugenics and Intelligence

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    Our conversation explores the decline in birth rates and the reasons behind women choosing to have fewer children, the societal pressure on women to have children, the economic and cultural factors influencing fertility decisions, and the gender divide in the discourse on birth rates. The conversation also delves into the implications of declining birth rates for the future of the West and the challenges of balancing population growth and sustainability, the role of social media and parenting culture in shaping fertility decisions, agency, femininity, parenting, and the impact of internet culture. We also discuss the construction of femininity as opposed to masculinity.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Decline in Birth Rates

    03:15 The Significance of Childbirth for Women

    07:00 Gender Divide in Fertility Decisions

    11:27 Implications of Declining Birth Rates for the West

    13:40 Misconceptions about Fertility and Gender Stereotypes

    21:37 Balancing Growth and Sustainability

    29:28 Parenting Culture and Social Media Influence

    36:17 The Importance of Agency and the Drain of Video Games

    39:39 The Construction of Femininity and the Challenges of Parenting

    55:09 The Impact of Internet Culture and Generational Divides

    01:08:37 Subversive Perspectives

    Kryptogal (Kate, if you like) is a pseudonymous, Substack-based writer: Forbidden Closet of Mystery

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    We discuss the shifting political landscape online and the importance of information hazards to the stability of politics in the future. We also look at elite culture and the probable contenders for our future organizing principles—they don’t look great. Deep Left Analysis is a pseudonymous writer and podcaster on Substack.

    https://deepleft.substack.com/Chapters00:00 The Limitations of Facts and Logic04:49 Different Interests and Motivated Reasoning05:44 Elites and Secular Religions18:39 The Changing Incentive Structure19:32 The Weakening of Traditional Forms of Organization33:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future40:57 The Convergence of Races and Elective Tribalism46:34 The Importance of Stable Traditions51:08 The Impact of Technology on Fashion and Culture

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    We speak about the challenges women face in online spaces, the complexities of gender dynamics, the limitations of rigid societal scripts, the limitations of statistical analysis in understanding human behavior, and the significance of subjective experiences. Our conversation highlights the cultural differences in perspectives on female agency and the impact of different legal systems on gender dynamics in India, arranged marriages, and their potential future in the West.

    We also discuss the challenges of modern dating apps and the need for a communal goal in relationships. The conversation then shifts to the topic of endocrine dysfunction and the decreasing age of puberty.

    Sai Pandit is a writer on Substack at: https://saipandit.substack.com/

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Interview

    00:53 Challenges Faced by Women in Online Spaces

    03:09 The Limitations of Rigid Societal Scripts

    09:02 Cultural Differences in Perspectives on Female Agency

    14:47 The Complexity of Human Behavior and Subjective Experiences

    19:08 The Impact of Legal Systems on Gender Dynamics

    29:43 The Importance of Meaningful Connections and Understanding

    43:40 Arranged Marriages: The Spectrum of Arrangements

    53:40 The Potential Future of Arranged Marriages in the West

    56:20 Challenges of Modern Dating Apps

    01:01:26 Understanding the Decreasing Age of Puberty

    01:10:53 The Complexity of Endocrine Dysfunction

    01:19:02 Recommended Writers

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    Our conversation explores the challenges and complexities of modern relationships and marriages, the loss of unified narratives, the saturation of relationship advice, the importance of personal responsibility, voicing needs, and avoiding resentment in relationships. The conversation also delves into the impact of legal systems on relationships and the role of pronatalism in encouraging marriage and having children. We also address the gender dynamics and expectations in relationships, the need for strong individuals who can advocate for themselves while respecting their partner's desires, the dynamics of sex, relationships, and marriage from a gendered perspective, the challenges faced by men in forming real connections and attracting the kind of women they desire, the concept of hypergamy and how it is often misunderstood and much more.

    Eurydice is a pseudonymous writer and Twitter/X poster @euridicelives. She also writes on Substack @euridicelives

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and the Challenges of Modern Relationships

    02:31 The Saturated Market of Relationship Advice

    09:20 Resentment and the Importance of Voicing Needs

    18:44 Personal Responsibility in Marriage

    22:41 The Impact of Legal Systems on Relationships

    28:26 Encouraging Marriage and Having Children

    32:42 Gender Dynamics and Expectations in Relationships

    46:02 The Paradox of Optimizing for Sex

    50:08 The Impact of Technology on Modern Relationships

    57:44 The Cultural Issue of Male Worthlessness

    01:02:46 The Value of Women's Sexual Desires and Investments

    01:09:26 The Overlooked Qualities Women Desire

    01:13:18 The Complexity of Hypergamy

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    Our conversation explores the concept of pronatalism, the role of parents in shaping the values and behaviors of their children, the influence of genetics and culture, the limitations of heritability studies, and the challenges of navigating the complex nature vs. nurture debate. We also talk about the complexity of personality traits, the challenges of measuring and understanding them, the different flavors of traits, and the role of parenting in shaping them. The discussion also touches on the search for meaning in life, the impact of career choices, the importance of parenting styles, and the need for pro-natalist policies.

    Erik Hoel is an essayist, a neuroscientist, a novelist, and the author of one of my favorite Substacks: The Intrinsic Perspective

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Pronatalism and the Repugnant Conclusion

    09:17 The Role of Parents in Shaping Values and Behaviors

    18:59 Genetics, Heritability, and the Nature vs. Nurture Debate

    40:22 The Complexity of Personality Traits

    42:07 The Challenges of Measurement

    46:12 Finding Meaning in Life

    51:04 The Experience of Parenthood

    56:49 Pronatalist Policies

  • This is the first part of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠ / aksubversive⁠ We speak about how the impact of personal aesthetics on mental health and self-perception is significant, about how our convenience-oriented culture and the rise of athleisure have led to a decline in personal aesthetics and a lack of social pressure to dress well, about how men need to care about their aesthetics not only for their own well-being but also as a positive influence on their children. We also address how women play a role in influencing their partner's style, customization and tailoring, making progress, feeling good, and looking good; having kids can help shift focus away from wallowing and towards taking responsibility and finding joy in the present moment and much more.O.W Root is a menswear expert, a Twitter poster @NecktieSalvage, and a writer on Substack at https://necktiesalvage.substack.com/Chapters for the full conversation.00:00 The Impact of Personal Aesthetics on Mental Health02:25 The Power of Dressing with Intention04:02 The Decline of Personal Aesthetics in a Convenience-Oriented Culture05:30 The Importance of Men's Style for Self-Perception and Parenting07:08 The Degeneration of Culture and the Loss of Personal Style11:49 Trends, Customization, and Tailoring14:18 Making Progress in Personal Style43:23 The Absurdity of Normalcy in the Age of Extremes48:28 Embracing Imperfection and Living with Direction52:13 Overcoming the Fear of Making Mistakes54:48 Shifting Focus from Wallowing to Taking Responsibility01:01:39 Riding the Wave of Life and Finding Joy in the Present

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    Our conversation explores moral posturing, the contrast between female neediness and male horniness, the transformation from undesirable to desirable, the experiences of femcels, and the role of feminism in different cultures. We also speak about feminism, relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery. Stella shares her experience of feeling empowered by feminism while studying in London but also highlights the challenges she faced, such as casual sex and the devaluation of relationships. She discusses the pressure women face to get married and have children and the impact it can have on their lives. We also reflect on our relationships with our mothers and their influence on our identities. They also discuss the importance of emotional maturity and therapy's role in personal growth.

    Stella Tsantekidou is a writer and political commentator. She’s on Twitter at @Stsantek. She writes on Substack at:

    00:00 Moral Posturing and Refreshing Authenticity

    03:30 The Contrast Between Female Neediness and Male Horniness

    08:17 The Hidden World of Femcels

    24:58 The Role of Feminism in Different Cultures

    34:25 Empowerment and Challenges of Feminism

    37:21 The Pressure to Get Married and Have Children

    41:48 Struggles in Marriages and Divorce

    47:19 Dating, Self-Worth, and Relationships

    50:49 Navigating Political Differences and Speaking to the Right

    53:35 Mothers and Identity

    56:11 Emotional Maturity and Therapy

    59:42 John Stuart Mill: Exploring Women's Identity

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    Our conversation explores the concept of worldviews as self-contained snow globes that represent specific cardinal virtues. We discuss the four common elements of every worldview: what is good, where good and bad come from, who deserves good, and how to do good. The conversation also delves into the challenges of understanding and evaluating different worldviews, the role of in-group signaling, and the importance of understanding other perspectives. We also discuss Valueism as a life philosophy based on intrinsic values and effective action to increase them, the decline of traditional religion, the search for alternative forms of community and meaning, group differences, and the extremes of the distribution, language ambiguity, and imprecision used to hide behind claims and avoid accountability - and much more.

    Spencer Greenberg is the founder of ClearerThinking.org and Spark Wave and host of the Clearer Thinking podcast.

    A few notes on things mentioned in our chat:

    Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg (podcast) - a recent episode with Sasha Chapin: https://podcast.clearerthinking.org/episode/215/sasha-chapin-raising-our-happiness-baseline/

    The Intrinsic Values Test: https://programs.clearerthinking.org/intrinsic_values_test.html

    Valuism: doing what you value as a life philosophy: https://www.spencergreenberg.com/2023/02/doing-what-you-value-as-a-way-of-life-an-introduction-to-valuism/

    A theory of worldviews: https://www.clearerthinking.org/post/understand-how-other-people-think-a-theory-of-worldviews

    Clearer Thinking's 80 free tools on topics like critical thinking, decision-making, etc.: https://www.clearerthinking.org/tools

    Oversimplified vs. Difference Deniers: https://www.spencergreenberg.com/2023/12/oversimplifiers-vs-difference-deniers-a-dynamic-regarding-group-differences-that-leads-to-rage-and-confusion/

    Tails in distributions: https://x.com/SpencrGreenberg/status/1795806828015837226

    Precision and measurability as B.S. detectors: https://x.com/SpencrGreenberg/status/1804923269092442580

    Chapters

    00:00 Exploring Worldviews as Self-Contained Snow Globes

    01:20 The Four Elements of Every Worldview

    29:09 The Decline of Traditional Religion and the Search for Meaning

    30:40 Adapting Religions to Modern Ideas

    31:37 The Appeal of Traditional and Hardcore Religion

    32:25 Interpretations and Sects within Religions

    34:38 Constant Splitting and Factionalism in Online Communities

    36:05 Balancing Group Differences and Individual Assessments

    40:02 Understanding Average Group Differences

    41:55 The Power of Language Ambiguity and Imprecision

    54:19 Recognizing and Overcoming Biases

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    We discuss our personal journeys and the factors that led us to the Dissident Right. We also touch on the fragmentation and infighting within the dissident right, the importance of Christianity in the UK, and the tension between ethno-nationalism and class elements. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the culture wars, the impact of social media, and the need for the right to find common ground and focus on effective strategies. We also discuss the manipulation of women's empathetic nature, the bundling of issues in politics, the flaws of first-past-the-post systems, the rise of the elite human capital right, the impact of gay marriage on societal norms, and the need for strong leadership to effect change, the challenges of imposing pro-social norms without strictures, the power of minorities in representative democracies, and the potential for backlash in the culture war. We also touch on the success of populist leaders in El Salvador and the importance of a strong client class for change.

    Chapters

    00:00 Attraction and Disillusionment with the Dissident Right

    05:41 Differences between the Dissident Right in the UK and the US

    11:20 The Escalation of the Culture Wars

    16:25 Finding Common Ground in the Dissident Right Movement

    32:27 The Influence of Women in Politics and the Challenges of Bundling Issues

    36:14 The Elite Human Capital Right and the Role of Leadership in Driving Change

    45:08 The Impact of the Sexual Revolution and the Institutionalization of Postmodern Values

    56:02 Power Dynamics: The Rights of Minorities and the Marginalization of the Majority

    John Arcto is a British writer and the author of the Substack The Anglofuturist

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    Our conversation explores the genealogy and evolution of the alt-right movement, discussing its origins, key figures, and the reasons behind its rise and subsequent implosion. We also talk about the demographic makeup of the alt-right, the influence of events like the Ron Paul movement and the Trayvon Martin case, and the role of race and IQ in shaping the movement's ideology. The conversation also touches on the leadership vacuum within the alt-right and the challenges of navigating the online space, different styles of communication between men and women, the challenges women face in leadership roles, the changing dynamics of sexuality, and the impact of technology on society and much more.

    Walt Bismarck is a writer with a rapidly growing Substack presence and you can find him on Twitter as well.

    Chapters for the full chat

    00:00 Introduction to the alt-right movement

    06:04 Demographics and influences of the alt-right

    13:09 The leadership vacuum and challenges of the online space

    25:01 The emergence of the dissident right

    34:47 Introduction and the Importance of Women in Leadership

    38:02 The Changing Dynamics of Sexuality and Early Onset of Puberty

    47:31 Navigating the Complexities of the Modern World

    01:00:38 The Fragmentation of Political Movements

    01:01:27 Engaging with Different Worldviews

    01:02:35 Finding Fulfillment and Meaning in a Complex World

    01:03:29 Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies

    01:10:05 The Historical and Cultural Dynamics of Eastern Europe

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    We also mentioned a previous guest’s Substack on the show, Regan Arntz-Gray.

    https://www.allcatsarefemale.com/

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    Our conversation explores the topic of housing and its influence on people's lives, the supply and demand dynamics of the housing market, the problem of expanding housing supply and preserving cultural values, the impact of immigration on housing demand, the effect of open borders on non-college educated workers, negativity bias in the news, the role of the internet in shaping cultural conversations, the impact of screens and technology on children and more.

    Bryan Caplan is an economist and author. A professor of economics at George Mason University, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center, and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. He publishes his own blog on Substack, which I highly recommend, Bet on It.

    Bet On It

    Chapters

    00:00 The Exorbitant Cost of Housing

    02:01 Government Regulation and Housing Prices

    04:14 Expanding Housing Supply and Cultural Values

    06:39 Deregulation and Open Borders

    10:55 The Internet and the Negativity Bias

    45:05 Nature vs. Nurture and Parenting

    48:26 The Impact of Screens and Technology on Children

    54:39 Choosing Coping Strategies and Individual Responsibility

    01:06:09 Underrated Thinkers

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    We chat about the concept of agency and how it relates to women's sexuality, the role of societal norms and expectations, and the importance of personal responsibility. We also touch on the dating market, gender differences, the impact of cultural shifts on relationships, transgender athletes in sports, the optimal rate of divorce, and the challenges of online communities.

    Regan Arntz-Grey is a writer with a compelling presence on Substack.

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    ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive/I speak with Adam about the concept of collapse and the various theories surrounding it, the likelihood of nuclear war as a primary cause of collapse, and the adaptability of complex systems. We also touch on the desire for revolution and the disconnect between online narratives and the real world. The conversation delves into the yearning for a different way of life and the challenges of escaping modernity, the impact of urbanization, immigration, and comparative advantage in different countries, the complexities of development, and the interconnectedness of the world. Our conversation also explores the crisis of competence in modern society and the decline of certain industries and professions, the perception that young people are checked out and not interested in high-status jobs, as well as the potential lack of competence in certain skilled trades. Adam Van Buskirk is a writer and knife craftsman who has written for Palladium https://www.palladiummag.com/author/adam-van-buskirk/and on Twitter https://twitter.com/AHVanBuskirk and https://twitter.com/Empty_AmericaChapters for the full episode00:00 Exploring the Concept of Collapse and Theories Surrounding It09:17 The Likelihood of Nuclear War as a Primary Cause of Collapse14:04 The Durability and Adaptability of Complex Systems24:28 The Yearning for a Different Way of Life and the Challenges of Escaping Modernity30:44 The Impact of Urbanization, Immigration, and Comparative Advantage37:15 The Complexities of Development and the Interconnectedness of the World 45:09 The Crisis of Competence and the Decline of Industries52:13 The Modern Caesar: Power and Dominance over Global Elites01:04:34 The Decline of Adult Nightlife and the Retreat Indoors01:10:39 The Pacification of Society: Increased Sensitivity and Decreased Tolerance01:22:34 Reassessing the Ideas of Past Thinkers

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    The three pillars of modern anti-white civil rights laws: affirmative action, disparate impact, and the erosion of freedom of association.

    Criminality and different treatment under the law - the Central Park Five case.

    Hollywood and Madison Avenue.

    White flight and gentrification.

    Jeremy Carl is a senior fellow at Claremont Institute; he also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior under President Trump and is a former research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

  • This is the first part of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:https://www.alexkaschuta.com/https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive I speak with Circe about Slavic people's views on dating and relationships, the influence of Hollywood and social media on dating expectations, and the importance of long-term character in a partner. The conversation also delves into the dating discourse on social media, the impact of online personas, and the prevalence of unrealistic expectations. we also touch on the declining birth rates in developed countries and the factors contributing to it. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the potential consequences of declining birth rates and the tensions surrounding migration. We also discuss pro-natalism, men's rights activism, the repeal of the 19th Amendment movement, the need for the right to offer a compelling positive vision, and the dangers of spreading info hazards.Circe is a pseudonymous writer for The Blaze https://www.theblaze.com/return/circe-says-ancient-advice-for-the-online-eraChapters for the full episode00:00 The Realistic and Pragmatic Approach of Slavic People to Dating08:44 The Impact of Online Personas on the Dating Discourse33:15 The Tensions Surrounding Migration and Demographic Shifts40:41 Introduction and Historical Constraints48:00 Women's Involvement in Men's Rights Activism57:07 Repeal the 19th Amendment01:09:49 The Need for a Compelling Positive Vision