Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | How Online Atheist Communities Birthed the Modern Right @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded July 2024 | Updated October 2024, 8 hours ago.
Join Malcolm and Simone Collins as they explore the fascinating transformation of online political discourse from the early days of the internet to the present. This in-depth discussion covers the journey from atheist communities to the birth of modern online conservatism, touching on key movements like anti-feminism, GamerGate, and the rise of the "red pill" ideology. The Collins couple offers unique insights into how these shifts have shaped today's political landscape and the disconnect between online conservative culture and traditional conservative think tanks.
Key points covered:
The evolution of online atheist communities
The transition from anti-religious to anti-feminist content
The rise of the "red pill" and men's rights movements
The disconnect between online conservative culture and traditional think tanks
The role of platforms like YouTube and Reddit in shaping political discourse
The impact of these shifts on modern conservative politics
The potential future of conservative ideology and religious belief
Whether you're a political junkie, a student of internet culture, or simply curious about how online communities shape real-world politics, this video offers a thought-provoking look at the unexpected twists and turns of internet-age political evolution.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and background
3:58 Early internet atheism vs. religious debates
7:27 The shift to anti-feminist content
14:57 The birth of "red pill" ideology and men's rights movements
19:42 The disconnect between online conservatism and traditional think tanks
24:38 The role of YouTube and other platforms in shaping discourse
29:20 The impact on modern conservative politics
34:22 The potential future of conservative ideology and religious belief
39:52 Final thoughts and implications for future political discourse
Join Malcolm and Simone Collins as they explore the fascinating transformation of online political discourse from the early days of the internet to the present. This in-depth discussion covers the journey from atheist communities to the birth of modern online conservatism, touching on key movements like anti-feminism, GamerGate, and the rise of the "red pill" ideology. The Collins couple offers unique insights into how these shifts have shaped today's political landscape and the disconnect between online conservative culture and traditional conservative think tanks.
Key points covered:
The evolution of online atheist communities
The transition from anti-religious to anti-feminist content
The rise of the "red pill" and men's rights movements
The disconnect between online conservative culture and traditional think tanks
The role of platforms like YouTube and Reddit in shaping political discourse
The impact of these shifts on modern conservative politics
The potential future of conservative ideology and religious belief
Whether you're a political junkie, a student of internet culture, or simply curious about how online communities shape real-world politics, this video offers a thought-provoking look at the unexpected twists and turns of internet-age political evolution.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and background
3:58 Early internet atheism vs. religious debates
7:27 The shift to anti-feminist content
14:57 The birth of "red pill" ideology and men's rights movements
19:42 The disconnect between online conservatism and traditional think tanks
24:38 The role of YouTube and other platforms in shaping discourse
29:20 The impact on modern conservative politics
34:22 The potential future of conservative ideology and religious belief
39:52 Final thoughts and implications for future political discourse
