Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | Evolutionary Psychology & Pronatalism with Dr. Geoffrey Miller @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded April 2024 | Updated October 2024, 19 hours ago.
In this thought-provoking episode, Malcolm and Simone sit down with Geoffrey Miller, an evolutionary psychologist and author, to discuss the complex interplay between evolutionary instincts, modern technology, and pronatalism. Geoffrey shares insights on how evolved drives for social status and relationships can be short-circuited by digital distractions, leading to reduced fertility. The conversation delves into the potential paths forward for humanity, including traditionalist and cognitive strategies, the role of moral disgust in shaping technophobic conservatism, and the challenges of raising children in a rapidly changing world. They also explore the pronatalist potential of polyamory, the risks and benefits of genetic engineering, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI development and human enhancement.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome to Geoffrey Miller
01:52 How evolutionary psychology explains the mismatch between ancestral drives and modern behavior
05:32 The addictive nature of social media and its impact on real-life relationships
08:15 Two paths forward: pronatalist traditionalism and cognitive strategies
11:28 The role of moral disgust and techno-skepticism in shaping conservative worldviews
14:11 Strategies for raising children with pronatalist values in a rapidly changing world
17:35 The pronatalist potential and challenges of polyamory
21:45 The tension between rapid technological progress and the appeal of traditionalist lifestyles
24:09 The case for a temporary pause in AI development to encourage pronatalism
27:11 Debating the risks and benefits of preemptive bans on AI and human enhancement technologies
31:16 The feasibility and ethical considerations of genetic interventions in adult humans
34:21 Conclusion and where to find more of Geoffrey Miller's work
In this thought-provoking episode, Malcolm and Simone sit down with Geoffrey Miller, an evolutionary psychologist and author, to discuss the complex interplay between evolutionary instincts, modern technology, and pronatalism. Geoffrey shares insights on how evolved drives for social status and relationships can be short-circuited by digital distractions, leading to reduced fertility. The conversation delves into the potential paths forward for humanity, including traditionalist and cognitive strategies, the role of moral disgust in shaping technophobic conservatism, and the challenges of raising children in a rapidly changing world. They also explore the pronatalist potential of polyamory, the risks and benefits of genetic engineering, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI development and human enhancement.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and welcome to Geoffrey Miller
01:52 How evolutionary psychology explains the mismatch between ancestral drives and modern behavior
05:32 The addictive nature of social media and its impact on real-life relationships
08:15 Two paths forward: pronatalist traditionalism and cognitive strategies
11:28 The role of moral disgust and techno-skepticism in shaping conservative worldviews
14:11 Strategies for raising children with pronatalist values in a rapidly changing world
17:35 The pronatalist potential and challenges of polyamory
21:45 The tension between rapid technological progress and the appeal of traditionalist lifestyles
24:09 The case for a temporary pause in AI development to encourage pronatalism
27:11 Debating the risks and benefits of preemptive bans on AI and human enhancement technologies
31:16 The feasibility and ethical considerations of genetic interventions in adult humans
34:21 Conclusion and where to find more of Geoffrey Miller's work
