Curtis Yarvin (aka Mencius Moldbug) - Letter to a Young Dissident Alex Kaschuta 2026-09-27 | Curtis Yarvin (aka Mencius Moldbug) - Letter to a Young Dissident
Hunter Ash - Evolution Eats Everything Alex Kaschuta 2025-01-10 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveWe chat about the complexities of reactionary thought, the influence of Nick Land, and the evolution of personal beliefs from progressivism to a more reactionary stance. We explore the implications of free speech in the digital age, group identity versus universalism dynamics, and the challenges surrounding immigration policies, particularly H1B visas. We also talk about the evolutionary case against charity and the bizarre political situation Romania is currently facing. Hunter Ash is a writer and X poster. You can find his work on his X profile at @ArtemisConsort.Chapters00:00 Exploring Reactionary Thought and Nick Land's Influence06:35 The Evolutionary Lens: Understanding Society and Culture12:36 The Impact of Free Speech and Information Variance18:25 Navigating Group Identity and Universalism24:55 H1B Visas: Balancing Immigration and American Interests34:42 Cultural Perspectives on Immigration 40:11 Charity and Its Implications 48:36 The Role of Local Solutions in Charity56:07 Political Dynamics in Romania
Mark Nelson - The Nuclear Option Alex Kaschuta 2024-12-30 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveWe chat about the legitimate criticisms of nuclear energy: non-issues, real problems that can be seen as positives, and genuine challenges that cannot be quickly resolved. We also discuss the public perception of nuclear energy, particularly the influence of memes and cultural narratives, and the complexities and challenges of building nuclear power plants, highlighting the potential benefits despite the hurdles. Mark Nelson is the founder of radiantenergygroup.com, an energy consultancy providing leaders with the data-driven insights and roadmaps they need to bring about a low-carbon, high-energy future.You can also find him on X.com at @energybantsChapters00:00 Critiquing Nuclear Energy: A Balanced Perspective11:26 The Meme of Nuclear Energy: Perception vs. Reality27:39 Building Nuclear Power: Challenges and Opportunities32:46 Financing Nuclear Energy Projects34:11 The Viability of Nuclear Energy35:36 Nuclear vs. Renewable Energy39:09 Challenges of Solar Energy in Europe39:59 Political Implications of Energy Policy42:37 Hydro Energy and Its Role44:39 Left-Wing Perspectives on Nuclear Energy50:21 Cynicism in Anti-Nuclear Sentiments54:05 Underrated Thinkers
CHH (@CartoonsHateHer) - Village Wanted, Villagers Not Included Alex Kaschuta 2024-12-13 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveIn this chat, we explore the complexities of modern parenting, the longing for a supportive village, the difficulties of navigating parenting norms, and the importance of creativity and play in child development. We also talk about the rise of online experts, the grift in wellness and parenting advice, the allure of biohacking, the romanticization of traditional values, and the challenges of navigating dating advice in a crowded space. is a mom, writer, very online commentator, comedienne, and Trump impersonator. You can find her on X at https://x.com/CartoonsHateHer, and you can find all her excellent work here: www.cartoonshateher.comChapters00:00 The Need for Community in Parenting05:10 Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges09:48 Creativity and Play in Child Development14:57 The Impact of Parenting Norms on Family Life19:56 The Evolution of Childhood Experiences24:57 The Role of Validation in Parenting29:50 Finding Balance in Parenting36:09 Navigating New Experiences Alone36:33 The Rise of Online Experts37:31 The Grift in Wellness and Parenting39:28 The Illusion of Hormone Specialists40:43 Diet as a Path to Purity41:50 The Cycle of Self-Improvement42:54 Biohacking and Modern Rituals44:00 The Aesthetic of Home and Work46:28 The Challenge of Political Engagement48:03 Navigating the Crowded Dating Advice Space49:56 The Search for Validation in Modern Life01:01:17 Romanticizing the Past vs. Modern Luxuries01:02:30 Recommendations for Underrated Thinkers
JayMan - Reflections on over a decade of HBD Alex Kaschuta 2024-11-23 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveOur chat explores the evolution of Human Biodiversity (HBD) discourse and the challenges of understanding complex data related to cognitive stratification and social mobility. We also discuss the impact of genetic technologies on future societal structures and the cultural perspectives surrounding fertility technologies, particularly in Eastern Europe. We also discuss the complexities of the economic viability of modern society, the challenges of immigration and integration, the rise of woke culture, the fragility of liberalism, the dynamics of gender, financial status, and relationships, particularly in the context of the baby boom and modern dating challenges. Our conversation also touches on parenting, emphasizing the limited impact of parenting styles on child development and the importance of understanding the realities of modern relationships.JayMan is a pseudonymous blogger: unz.com/author/jayman and can be found on X.com @JayMan471Chapters00:00 The Evolution of Human Biodiversity Discourse04:00 The Impact of HBD on Society08:01 Understanding Averages and Cognitive Stratification09:50 Social Mobility and Assortative Mating13:58 The Future of Genetic Technologies17:51 Cultural Perspectives on Fertility Technologies21:54 The Role of Scientific Discovery in Progress29:02 The Economic Viability of Society30:42 Immigration and Integration Challenges32:52 Experiencing Dystopia: A Personal Account36:43 The Rise of Woke Culture and Backlash40:20 The Right's Response to Woke Culture44:57 The Future of Immigration Policy49:50 Global Voices and Cultural Shifts53:41 The Fragility of Liberalism and Future Prospects58:32 The Baby Boom and Gender Dynamics01:01:04 The Impact of Economic Status on Relationships01:04:01 Navigating Modern Dating Challenges01:10:01 Expectations and Realities in Relationships01:18:06 The Role of Parenting in Child Development
Dmitry - Cthulhu Keeps Swimming Left Alex Kaschuta 2024-11-15 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveWe discuss biofoundationalism, exploring how biological traits influence political beliefs and behaviors. We chat about the dynamics of self-interest in political stances, the equilibrium of societal structures, and the implications of the fact that people have better things to do than have kids. We also speak about Elon Musk, examining how his understanding of power transcends language, his communication style, government efficiency, the politics of redistribution, the role of moral foundations in policy-making, the dynamics of globalization and economic growth, and much more.Dmitry is a writer and a founder in the DeFi space, currently building Salutary. He’s on Twitter & Telegram: @BackTheBunny, and on Substack at the essence of a thing: backthebunny.substack.comChapters00:00 Understanding Bio Foundationalism10:33 The Nature of Principles and Self-Interest17:20 The Fertility Crisis and Its Implications26:20 Elon Musk: A Study in Power and Influence33:03 Assessing Elon Musk's Communication Style39:42 The Politics of Redistribution and Entitlements45:05 The Role of Moral Foundations in Policy Making51:58 Globalization and Economic Growth Dynamics01:03:28 Influential Thinkers and Personal Recommendations
Apple Pie - notes from a professional father Alex Kaschuta 2024-11-08 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveIn this chat, we delve into the complexities of fatherhood, parenting, and the impact of modern technology on family dynamics. We explore the motivations behind having a large family, the challenges of parenting in a rapidly changing society, and the struggle to maintain meaningful connections in an increasingly digital world. The discussion also touches on generational differences, particularly regarding Gen Z's mental health and technology's role in shaping their experiences. We also explore the themes of cultural reflections, artistic output, and the impact of globalism on local cultures. We discuss the evolution of cultural centers, perceptions of time and modernity, and the influences that shape our thoughts. We also touch on the complexities of antinatalism and the future of cultural identity in a rapidly changing world.In our conversation, I referred to a book at the end but misremembered the title. It is The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: A Contrivance of Horror by Thomas Ligotti.Apple Pie is a pseudonymous author, a father of a large brood, and a physicist.He writes at: Things to Read thingstoread.substack.comChapters00:00 Exploring Fatherhood and Family Dynamics06:08 The Challenges of Parenting in Modern Society11:47 Navigating Technology and Its Impact on Relationships17:58 Cultural Reflections and Generational Differences30:09 Cultural Reflections and Artistic Output34:42 The Evolution of Cultural Centers39:35 Globalism and Historical Context40:44 Perceptions of Time and Modernity46:50 Influences and Recommendations in Thought
Aria Babu - What really drives the birth rate Alex Kaschuta 2024-10-25 | 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!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveOur 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. www.ariababu.co.ukChapters00:00 The Importance of Birth Rates03:12 Cultural Narratives and Birth Decline05:51 Factors Influencing Birth Rates09:12 Parenting Styles and Their Impact12:01 The Role of Community and Support14:49 Economic Factors and Birth Rates17:46 Cultural Influences on Family Size20:59 The Aspirational Nature of Family Dynamics24:09 The Intersection of Wealth and Motherhood27:04 Social Conservatism and Birth Rates33:09 Nostalgia for the Past: Child-Rearing and Values36:49 Cultural Shifts: The Value of Children Today39:52 Historical Policies and Their Impact on Birth Rates42:41 Kin Selection vs. Group Selection in Societal Development48:41 Demographic Challenges in Developing Countries50:39 Gender Relations and Societal Upheaval in India54:35 The Future of Gender Politics and Birth Rates
Garett Jones - IQ and the wealth of individuals Alex Kaschuta 2024-10-18 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveIn 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. Chapters00:00 The Importance of National IQ02:46 Cultural Externalities and Immigration06:00 Cross-Country Income Disparities08:45 Population Decline and Economic Implications12:06 Fiscal Sustainability and Government Spending14:49 US Hegemony and Global Economics18:11 Smart Fractions and Innovation21:10 The Role of Elites in Democracy23:59 Cultural Transplants and Immigration Policy27:11 Democracy and Ethnic Diversity29:57 The Influence of the EU on Eastern Europe32:46 Leadership and Collaboration35:56 The Future of Democracy39:03 Recommended Thinkers and Closing Thoughts
Noah Carl - Immigration: Culture & Crime Alex Kaschuta 2024-10-11 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/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, a writer, and co-editor-in-chief of Aporia magazine: aporiamagazine.comChapters00:00 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
Nina Power - Loyalty, Friendship, Truth Alex Kaschuta 2024-10-04 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveWe 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: ninapower.substack.comChapters00:00 Exploring the Literary Scene of the 90s03:04 The Nature of Loyalty and Friendship06:08 The Fragility of Online Relationships09:10 Navigating Online Discourse and Mental Health11:57 The Impact of Cancellation on Identity14:49 The Spiritual Dimension of Cancellation18:13 The Role of Status in Modern Society21:03 The Dangers of Safetyism23:58 The Search for Meaning in a Materialistic World27:03 The Dynamics of Ideological Friction30:08 The Challenge of Experience in Modern Life32:57 The Role of Family and Tradition36:02 The Quest for Authenticity39:02 The Nature of Truth in the Digital Age41:50 The Future of Ideological Movements45:14 The Importance of Curiosity and Open Dialogue48:05 The Influence of Hidden Knowledge50:58 The Concept of Neo-Iconoclasm53:50 Conclusion and Reflections on the Future
NonZionism - Radicalization is just the first step Alex Kaschuta 2024-09-26 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/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.Chapters00:00 Journey Through Radicalization06:31 The Process of Deradicalization12:32 Ideological Reflections and Political Realities18:02 The Nature of Political Power22:30 Living Independently in a Regime28:29 The Balance of Radicalization and Personal Growth34:51 The Dangers of the Dissident Right40:40 Understanding Anti-Semitism: A Historical Perspective48:43 The Evolution of Anti-Semitic Ideologies56:38 Radicalization and the Role of the Internet01:04:40 The Holocaust: A Central Narrative in Modern Ideology01:12:25 Race Realism and Its Implications01:20:38 The Future of Society: Eugenics and Intelligence
Kryptogal - The Hidden Cost of Kids Alex Kaschuta 2024-09-12 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveOur 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Decline in Birth Rates03:15 The Significance of Childbirth for Women07:00 Gender Divide in Fertility Decisions11:27 Implications of Declining Birth Rates for the West13:40 Misconceptions about Fertility and Gender Stereotypes21:37 Balancing Growth and Sustainability29:28 Parenting Culture and Social Media Influence36:17 The Importance of Agency and the Drain of Video Games39:39 The Construction of Femininity and the Challenges of Parenting55:09 The Impact of Internet Culture and Generational Divides01:08:37 Subversive PerspectivesKryptogal (Kate, if you like) is a pseudonymous, Substack-based writer: kryptogal.substack.com
Losing our religion - Deep Left Analysis Alex Kaschuta 2024-09-05 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveWe 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.deepleft.substack.comChapters00:00 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
Sai Pandit - Dating Wars: An Indian Perspective Alex Kaschuta 2024-08-23 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveWe 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: saipandit.substack.comChapters00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Interview00:53 Challenges Faced by Women in Online Spaces03:09 The Limitations of Rigid Societal Scripts09:02 Cultural Differences in Perspectives on Female Agency14:47 The Complexity of Human Behavior and Subjective Experiences19:08 The Impact of Legal Systems on Gender Dynamics29:43 The Importance of Meaningful Connections and Understanding43:40 Arranged Marriages: The Spectrum of Arrangements53:40 The Potential Future of Arranged Marriages in the West56:20 Challenges of Modern Dating Apps01:01:26 Understanding the Decreasing Age of Puberty01:10:53 The Complexity of Endocrine Dysfunction01:19:02 Recommended Writers
Eurydice - How to make marriage work Alex Kaschuta 2024-08-08 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveOur 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 @euridicelivesChapters00:00 Introduction and the Challenges of Modern Relationships02:31 The Saturated Market of Relationship Advice09:20 Resentment and the Importance of Voicing Needs18:44 Personal Responsibility in Marriage22:41 The Impact of Legal Systems on Relationships28:26 Encouraging Marriage and Having Children32:42 Gender Dynamics and Expectations in Relationships46:02 The Paradox of Optimizing for Sex50:08 The Impact of Technology on Modern Relationships57:44 The Cultural Issue of Male Worthlessness01:02:46 The Value of Women's Sexual Desires and Investments01:09:26 The Overlooked Qualities Women Desire01:13:18 The Complexity of Hypergamy
Erik Hoel - The Tao of having babies Alex Kaschuta 2024-07-26 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveOur 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 PerspectiveChapters00:00 Introduction to Pronatalism and the Repugnant Conclusion09:17 The Role of Parents in Shaping Values and Behaviors18:59 Genetics, Heritability, and the Nature vs. Nurture Debate40:22 The Complexity of Personality Traits42:07 The Challenges of Measurement46:12 Finding Meaning in Life51:04 The Experience of Parenthood56:49 Pronatalist Policies
O.W. Root - How you dress matters. Alex Kaschuta 2024-07-19 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveWe 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 necktiesalvage.substack.comChapters 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
Stella Tsantekidou - Needy femcels in horny world Alex Kaschuta 2024-07-11 | This is the first half 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveOur 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:humancarbohydrate.substack.com00:00 Moral Posturing and Refreshing Authenticity03:30 The Contrast Between Female Neediness and Male Horniness08:17 The Hidden World of Femcels24:58 The Role of Feminism in Different Cultures34:25 Empowerment and Challenges of Feminism37:21 The Pressure to Get Married and Have Children41:48 Struggles in Marriages and Divorce47:19 Dating, Self-Worth, and Relationships50:49 Navigating Political Differences and Speaking to the Right53:35 Mothers and Identity56:11 Emotional Maturity and Therapy59:42 John Stuart Mill: Exploring Women's Identity
Spencer Greenberg - How do other people think? Alex Kaschuta 2024-07-01 | This is the first half 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive 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: podcast.clearerthinking.org/episode/215/sasha-chapin-raising-our-happiness-baseline/ The Intrinsic Values Test: programs.clearerthinking.org/intrinsic_values_test.htmlValuism: doing what you value as a life philosophy: spencergreenberg.com/2023/02/doing-what-you-value-as-a-way-of-life-an-introduction-to-valuismA theory of worldviews: clearerthinking.org/post/understand-how-other-people-think-a-theory-of-worldviewsClearer Thinking's 80 free tools on topics like critical thinking, decision-making, etc.: https://www.clearerthinking.org/toolsOversimplified vs. Difference Deniers: spencergreenberg.com/2023/12/oversimplifiers-vs-difference-deniers-a-dynamic-regarding-group-differences-that-leads-to-rage-and-confusionTails in distributions: https://x.com/SpencrGreenberg/status/1795806828015837226Precision and measurability as B.S. detectors: https://x.com/SpencrGreenberg/status/1804923269092442580Chapters00:00 Exploring Worldviews as Self-Contained Snow Globes01:20 The Four Elements of Every Worldview29:09 The Decline of Traditional Religion and the Search for Meaning30:40 Adapting Religions to Modern Ideas31:37 The Appeal of Traditional and Hardcore Religion32:25 Interpretations and Sects within Religions34:38 Constant Splitting and Factionalism in Online Communities36:05 Balancing Group Differences and Individual Assessments40:02 Understanding Average Group Differences41:55 The Power of Language Ambiguity and Imprecision54:19 Recognizing and Overcoming Biases
Walt Bismarck - The boys are back in town Alex Kaschuta 2024-06-06 | 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive 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 movement06:04 Demographics and influences of the alt-right13:09 The leadership vacuum and challenges of the online space25:01 The emergence of the dissident right34:47 Introduction and the Importance of Women in Leadership38:02 The Changing Dynamics of Sexuality and Early Onset of Puberty47:31 Navigating the Complexities of the Modern World01:00:38 The Fragmentation of Political Movements01:01:27 Engaging with Different Worldviews01:02:35 Finding Fulfillment and Meaning in a Complex World01:03:29 Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies01:10:05 The Historical and Cultural Dynamics of Eastern EuropeThe Walt RightWe also mentioned a previous guest’s Substack on the show, Regan Arntz-Gray.allcatsarefemale.com
Fully automated luxury pods - Bryan Caplan Clip Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-29 | This is a clip from 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive 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.Chapters00:00 The Exorbitant Cost of Housing02:01 Government Regulation and Housing Prices04:14 Expanding Housing Supply and Cultural Values06:39 Deregulation and Open Borders10:55 The Internet and the Negativity Bias45:05 Nature vs. Nurture and Parenting48:26 The Impact of Screens and Technology on Children54:39 Choosing Coping Strategies and Individual Responsibility01:06:09 Underrated Thinkers
Bryan Caplan - Dont doom yourself. Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-29 | This is the first half 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive 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.Chapters00:00 The Exorbitant Cost of Housing02:01 Government Regulation and Housing Prices04:14 Expanding Housing Supply and Cultural Values06:39 Deregulation and Open Borders10:55 The Internet and the Negativity Bias45:05 Nature vs. Nurture and Parenting48:26 The Impact of Screens and Technology on Children54:39 Choosing Coping Strategies and Individual Responsibility01:06:09 Underrated Thinkers
Is technology deranging a generation? - Bryan Caplan Clip Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-29 | This is a clip from 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive 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.Chapters00:00 The Exorbitant Cost of Housing02:01 Government Regulation and Housing Prices04:14 Expanding Housing Supply and Cultural Values06:39 Deregulation and Open Borders10:55 The Internet and the Negativity Bias45:05 Nature vs. Nurture and Parenting48:26 The Impact of Screens and Technology on Children54:39 Choosing Coping Strategies and Individual Responsibility01:06:09 Underrated Thinkers
The Question of Women in Womens Sports - Regan Arntz-Grey - Subversive Clips Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-22 | This is a fragment of our full conversation. Substack offers the full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing. 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveWe 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.allcatsarefemale.comShe also hosts a podcast with Vaishnav Sunil called Moral Mayhem.Chapters for the full conversation00:00 Exploring Agency and Women's Sexuality08:11 Navigating the Dating Market and Gender Expectations32:58 Transgender Issues and Inclusivity in Sports43:23 Transgender Athletes in Sports46:31 The Optimal Rate of Divorce51:24 Expectations and Realities of Relationships55:50 The Impact of Online Narratives59:07 The Possibility of Love and Relationships01:01:45 Navigating the World of Dating Apps01:06:19 The Challenges of Online Communities01:09:09 Explaining Online Culture to Non-Online Individuals01:13:30 The Aziz Ansari Incident and Discourse
Regan Arntz-Grey - How much agency do we have? Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-22 | This is the first half of our conversation. Substack offers the full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing. 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:alexkaschuta.com or patreon.com/aksubversiveWe 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. allcatsarefemale.comShe also hosts a podcast with Vaishnav Sunil called Moral Mayhem.Chapters00:00 Exploring Agency and Women's Sexuality08:11 Navigating the Dating Market and Gender Expectations32:58 Transgender Issues and Inclusivity in Sports43:23 Transgender Athletes in Sports46:31 The Optimal Rate of Divorce51:24 Expectations and Realities of Relationships55:50 The Impact of Online Narratives59:07 The Possibility of Love and Relationships01:01:45 Navigating the World of Dating Apps01:06:19 The Challenges of Online Communities01:09:09 Explaining Online Culture to Non-Online Individuals01:13:30 The Aziz Ansari Incident and Discourse
Adam Van Buskirk (@Empty_America) - The strange 21st century Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-15 | This is the first half of our conversation. Substack offers the full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing. 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveI 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 palladiummag.com/author/adam-van-buskirkand on Twitter twitter.com/AHVanBuskirk and 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
Trace Woodgrains - The burden and delight of carving your own path Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-15 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveWe discuss Trace’s evolution from Mormonism to his current spiritual beliefs, his mission trip, and the struggle to find a personal spiritual answer. We also chat about the value of community and voluntary organization within religion, the pursuit of perfection, and the struggle against emptiness and decay. We also delve into the tension between the populist right and the traditional right, the struggle to build a cohesive movement, and the fragmentation within the online right, centrism, and the potential for a more inclusive pursuit of excellence. Our conversation concludes with a reflection on the value of life, the importance of intentional decision-making, and the duty to maintain and create positive structures.Trace Woodgrains is a pseudonymous writer and podcast producer, he is on Twitter @tracewoodgrains and he is on Substack at tracingwoodgrains.com/Chapters for the full episode00:00 Introduction and Background07:02 Finding Community and Reasonable Conversations15:17 The Value of Community and Voluntary Organization in Religion37:04 The Tension Between the Populist Right and the Traditional Right52:12 The Potential for a More Inclusive Center01:09:46 The Value of Life and the Importance of Parenthood01:15:13 Maintaining and Creating Positive Structures
Jeremy Carl - A Reckoning on Race: Why we need to be honest about anti-whiteness Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-13 | We speak about: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.
Circe - Are we still fraternizing with the enemy? Alex Kaschuta 2024-05-01 | 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.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 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
Russia is a Right Wing darling Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-26 | 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive My conversation with Richard covers the origins and implications of civil rights law and its impact decades down the line. We also discuss the influence of wokeness, the role of social media, and the importance of wealth and economic development. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the disempowering discourse in the right-wing space and the need for a more balanced and optimistic perspective. We also discuss the concept of Red Caesar, the influence of technology on society, the decline in birth rates, and the role of the state in legislating morality.We also touch on the challenges of parenting in the digital age and the potential future of liberal democracy.00:00 The Origins and Impact of Civil Rights Law08:14 The Importance of Wealth and Economic Development49:29 The Role of the State in Legislating Morality59:04 The Potential Future of Monarchy01:06:23 Underrated ThinkersRichard Hanania is an American political science researcher and political commentator. Hanania is the founder and president of the think tank Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology and the author of The Origins of Woke.
Richard Hanania - Leaving wokeness behind without burning it all down Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-24 | 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive My conversation with Richard covers the origins and implications of civil rights law and its impact decades down the line. We also discuss the influence of wokeness, the role of social media, and the importance of wealth and economic development. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the disempowering discourse in the right-wing space and the need for a more balanced and optimistic perspective. We also discuss the concept of Red Caesar, the influence of technology on society, the decline in birth rates, and the role of the state in legislating morality.We also touch on the challenges of parenting in the digital age and the potential future of liberal democracy.00:00 The Origins and Impact of Civil Rights Law08:14 The Importance of Wealth and Economic Development49:29 The Role of the State in Legislating Morality59:04 The Potential Future of Monarchy01:06:23 Underrated ThinkersRichard Hanania is an American political science researcher and political commentator. Hanania is the founder and president of the think tank Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology and the author of The Origins of Woke.He is also on X @richardhanania and on Substack at richardhanania.com
Sebastian Jensen - Are men in crisis? Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-18 | 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversiveOur conversation explores the topic of the heritability of IQ and personality, as well as the relationship between intelligence and fertility. It also touches on the differences between men and women in terms of intelligence and achievement. We also discuss various topics related to gender norms, masculinity, Jewish overrepresentation, and the relationship between cognitive ability and political views. We also touch on the influence of democracy and values on political beliefs. Sebastian Jensen is an anonymous researcher and Substack author who blogs at sebjenseb.netHere are the timestamps for the full conversation:00:00 Introduction and the Heritability of IQ and Personality03:08 Intelligence and Fertility: Exploring the Relationship05:11 Differences Between Men and Women: Intelligence and Achievement37:09 Shifting Gender Norms and Educational Attainment44:51 Exploring Jewish Over-representation53:28 The Relationship Between Cognitive Ability and Political Views59:42 The Influence of Democracy on Political Beliefs01:06:39 Recommended Thinkers
Sebastian Jensen - Its heritability all the way down Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-17 | This is the first half 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:alexkaschuta.com/patreon.com/aksubversive/Our conversation explores the topic of the heritability of IQ and personality, as well as the relationship between intelligence and fertility. It also touches on the differences between men and women in terms of intelligence and achievement. We also discuss various topics related to gender norms, masculinity, Jewish overrepresentation, and the relationship between cognitive ability and political views. We also touch on the influence of democracy and values on political beliefs. Sebastian Jensen is an anonymous researcher and Substack author who blogs at sebjenseb.netHere are the timestamps for the full conversation:00:00 Introduction and the Heritability of IQ and Personality03:08 Intelligence and Fertility: Exploring the Relationship05:11 Differences Between Men and Women: Intelligence and Achievement37:09 Shifting Gender Norms and Educational Attainment44:51 Exploring Jewish Over-representation53:28 The Relationship Between Cognitive Ability and Political Views59:42 The Influence of Democracy on Political Beliefs01:06:39 Recommended Thinkers
(Clip) Radfem Hitler - The Degradation of Men and Women Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-10 | This is an excerpt from our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack: alexkaschuta.comYou can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less: patreon.com/aksubversiveThis is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveMy guest today is Radfem Hitler, she is an anonymous poster on X, formerly Twitter, and she’s spearheading a radfem revolution. She runs an extremely entertaining, semi-serious account @hollowearthterf and is becoming quite influential. We speak about her journey from 2016 trad Trumpian to becoming a dissident to the dissidents, her disillusionment with liberal feminism and the traditional space, and the current degradation of both men and women. To get access to the whole conversation, including our discussion on gender-segregated spaces, what makes for a good marriage, and avoiding divorce, please head to alexkaschuta.com to become a substack subscriber or to patreon.com/aksubversive. Substack subscribers get full access to everything I’ve ever recorded or written, and Patreon is there if you’d just like to access and support this podcast.Timestamps for the full conversation: 00:00 Background and Journey03:02 Attraction to Traditional Values and Marriage14:37 Disillusionment with Liberal Feminism and the Traditionalist Sphere38:16 The Negative Traits Adopted by Men and Women44:02 Can Men and Women Coexist Happily in Close Quarters?50:03 The Potential of Gender-Segregated Schools56:33 The Importance of Waiting to Get Married01:02:50 Preventing Divorce Through Better Marriages
Radfem Hitler - Who Wins The Sex Wars Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-10 | This is the first half 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveMy guest today is Radfem Hitler, she is an anonymous poster on X formerly twitter and she’s spearheading a radfem revolution. She runs an extremely entertaining, semi-serious account @hollowearthterf and is becoming quite influential. We speak about her journey from 2016 trad Trumpian to becoming a dissident to the dissidents, her disillusionment with liberal feminism and the traditional space, and the current degradation of both men and women. To get access to the whole conversation, including our discussion on gender-segregated spaces, what makes for a good marriage, and avoiding divorce, please head to alexkaschuta.com to become a substack subscriber or to patreon.com/aksubversive. Substack subscribers get full access to everything I’ve ever recorded or written, and Patreon is there if you’d just like to access and support this podcast.Timestamps for the full conversation: 00:00 Background and Journey03:02 Attraction to Traditional Values and Marriage14:37 Disillusionment with Liberal Feminism and the Traditionalist Sphere38:16 The Negative Traits Adopted by Men and Women44:02 Can Men and Women Coexist Happily in Close Quarters?50:03 The Potential of Gender-Segregated Schools56:33 The Importance of Waiting to Get Married01:02:50 Preventing Divorce Through Better Marriages
Anatoly Karlin - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the GAE Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-03 | The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is 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:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveThe complete timestamps for the extended episode: 00:00 Introduction and Background02:09 Anatoly's Shift in Perspective07:08 Disillusionment with Right-Wing Politics10:23 Positive Developments in Russia12:43 Putinism and Political Degradation15:19 The Decline of the Intellectual Space22:12 Creating a Counter Elite25:30 Hostile Sexism and Decline of the Space30:50 The Decline of the Manosphere37:12 The Idea of Immigration and Open Borders46:00 The Potential of Network States51:26 Challenges and Concerns with Network States57:38 The Rise of Digital Nomadism and Network States01:01:18 The Impact of Network States on Natalism01:02:40 The Importance of Natalism and AI01:03:37 The Need for Genetic Technologies01:04:11 Reversing Dysgenic Trends01:06:03 The Future of Reproductive Technologies01:07:01 The Role of Natalism in Economic Growth01:08:29 Practical Solutions for Natalism01:10:48 The Ineffectiveness of Traditionalist Solutions01:11:17 The Potential of Reproductive Genetic Technologies01:12:44 The Political Landscape of HBD01:13:14 The Commercial Availability of Reproductive Genetic Technologies01:16:27 The Future of Family Structures01:17:47 The Spiritual Experience of Pregnancy and Childbirth01:18:55 The Delegation of Biological Functions01:19:26 The Weight of Femininity and Delegating Biological Functions01:21:28 The Relationship Between HBD and Wokeness01:22:38 The Reckoning with HBD01:25:17 The Increasing Evidence for HBD01:27:13 The Impact of Reproductive Genetic Technologies on HBD01:29:37 The Importance of Normalizing HBD01:30:06 The Relationship Between Intelligence and Solving Other Problems01:33:08 Recommended Thinkers
Every hothouse online ideology will be stress tested - Gurwinder Bhogal Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-01 | Here is a clip from my longer conversation with writer and researcher Gurwinder Bhogal: youtu.be/1MGSaYONURoThe complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack for the monthly cost of an (admittedly extravagant) coffee - 7$. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for the price of a (bog standard) coffee - 5$. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversive
Gurwinder Bhogal - Welcome to Game World, Resistance is Futile. Alex Kaschuta 2024-04-01 | The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack for the monthly cost of an (admittedly extravagant) coffee - 7$. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for the price of a (bog standard) coffee - 5$. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!Please subscribe at:alexkaschuta.compatreon.com/aksubversiveWe speak about:Positive gamification - giving away rice, planting trees, saving power.Dark gamification - most everything else.Releasing the pressure of expectations on young men.The technological revolution and its consequences.The culture war as a world-spanning game.Ideology as character creation in an RPG.Back to the city after “back to the land”Trad as an attempt to capture something that never was, and much more.Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer, researcher, technologist, and the author of www.gurwinder.blog
Niccolo Soldo - The Course of Empire, from Washington to Moscow Alex Kaschuta 2024-03-20 | Turboamerica - Never more united, never more powerful than it is today.AIDS - niccolo.substack.com/p/the-early-days-of-hivaids-introductionAnatoly Karlin’s “Wokeness is the tribute that meritocracy pays to human dignity” as a replacement for noblesse oblige.What we can learn from the Ukraine war about current empire(s).“Fighting for a better past” in the Balkans.Why does Boris Berezovsky deserve infamy? Tucker/Putin Interview - a landmark event or non-event?Outlook for Ukraine and maybe, more interestingly, Poland, as US interest in the war wanes.
Fleur Meston - Promising Young Woman Alex Kaschuta 2024-02-07 | We speak about social conservatism in young women, what attracts them, what repels them, the tradwife trend, and their attitude toward the opposite sex and masculinity. We also discuss purebred vs. revealed conservatism, the future of the dwindling majority in the UK, and being redpilled on sex differences by interacting with toddlers.Fleur Elizabeth Meston is a writer, a researcher at Orthodox Conservatives, and a political commentator. She’s on Twitter at @fleurmeston.
James Orr - Religion Never Left Alex Kaschuta 2024-01-31 | We speak about his circuitous path to studying philosophy and theology, maintaining virtue when you’re not allowed to define it, technology as an almost magical confirmation of the victory of reason, the importance of status in spreading ideas, and much more.Dr. James Orr is an Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge. He holds a PhD and MPhil in Philosophy of Religion from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Classics from Balliol College, Oxford. He is also the UK Chairman of The Edmund Burke Foundation, a public affairs institute that aims to strengthen the principles of national conservatism in Western and other democratic countries.
Cremieux - Free the Data Alex Kaschuta 2024-01-17 | We speak about the fact that often one study is more representative of reality than many, P hacking and the emptiness of much of social science, the many ways to lie with statistics, fertility and demographic collapse, lead exposure and the various disasters pinned on it, the midwits of Mensa, and much more.Cremieux is an anonymous poster, a man well-versed in data analysis who plays first violin in a new wave of extremely statistically savvy anonymous accounts that popped up and exploded once the Twitter ban on wrongthink was somewhat lifted by the regime of Elon Musk.
Carl Benjamin aka Sargon of Akkad - Liberalism, an Autopsy Alex Kaschuta 2023-12-13 | We speak about the evolution of online ideologies, the increasingly unavoidable confrontation with post-liberalism, democracy, the individual, ideology itself as a child of the Enlightenment, Christianity as a necessary but eroding substructure of Western culture, and much more.Carl Benjamin aka Sargon of Akkad is a legendary YouTuber, writer and podcaster, former politician, and a true renaissance man of the Internet age. You can find all his newest videos and essays at lotuseaters.com
Philippe Lemoine - The Renaissance of War Alex Kaschuta 2023-11-29 | We speak about the case against Western intervention in Ukraine and Russia as a looming presence in Eastern Europe. We also speak about liberal imperialism, political pragmatism, France today, and much more. Philippe is a Ph.D. candidate in philosophy at Cornell and a research fellow at the Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology.
Stephen Wolfe - Is Christian Nationalism an Option? Alex Kaschuta 2023-11-15 | We speak about the theory and practice of a state organized according to Christian principles, which flavor and intensity of Christianity may apply, how to advocate for a religious solution in an era of dwindling faith, and much more.Stephen Wolfe is a country scholar at Wolfeshire in central North Carolina where he lives with his wife and four children. He recently finished a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. Wolfe is co-host of the Ars Politica podcast and has written for Mere Orthodoxy, First Things, Chronicles Magazine, and History of Political Thought. He is also the author of “The Case for Christian Nationalism”.
Bennetts Phylactery / Kevin Dolan - Finding our Way Back to Children Alex Kaschuta 2023-11-01 | We speak about the problem of demographic collapse, what it could look like, and how both individuals and policy can address it. We also speak about the importance of religion, secular alternatives to religious natalism culture, government policy that works and doesn’t, testosterone and sperm count decline, fertility technology like IVF and embryo selection, surrogacy, exo wombs, and more. Kevin is the organizer of the Natalism conference held in Austin Texas, in December 2023 and the Founder of Exit Group - a fraternal organization dedicated to ending our reliance on corporate employment, so that you can’t be threatened by a politicized HR department or an “employer mandate”.
Matthew Goodwin - Who Rules Britain? Alex Kaschuta 2023-10-20 | We speak about what the ruling class of Britain looks like today and how it has changed in the last 50 years. We also speak about what the Tory party represents, the global elite and the status that comes with membership in it, immigration to the UK and what, if anything can be done about it, right-wing politics and the class divide and much more.Matt Goodwin is a Professor of Politics at Rutherford College, University of Kent, and the author of many fine books including his latest, “Values, Voice and Virtue: The New British Politics”. You can find his latest work on his excellent Substack.
J.D. Haltigan - Nature & Nurture in our First Years Alex Kaschuta 2023-10-04 | We speak about what matters in the early years of children’s lives: caregiving and social experiences, daycare, bullying, divorce, and sex differences in early childhood psychopathology. We also speak about long covid and its strange link with bisexuality, the difference between destigmatizing and normalizing, DEI in universities and more.JD Haltigan studies Developmental & Evolutionary Psychopathology and specializes in Early Experience & Life History. You can find him on Twitter at @JDHaltigan
John OSullivan - The New New Right and its Future Alex Kaschuta 2023-09-22 | We speak about the three eras of the “New Right”: from William F. Buckley and James Burnham to the second “New Right” under Reagan and Thatcher and now the third “New Right” that is taking shape in the wake of the populist revolutions of Trump and Brexit. We also speak about immigration, liberalism as a self-liquefying force, Thatcher’s legacy, Brexit, Orban, and much more.John O’Sullivan is a political commentator and journalist. He was the senior policy writer and speechwriter in 10 Downing Street for Margaret Thatcher when she was British prime minister. He is also the former editor of National Review in the years 1988-1997 and is now an editor at large. Since 2017, he has been president of the Danube Institute in Budapest.
Eric Kaufmann - Demographics and the Destiny of the West Alex Kaschuta 2023-09-21 | We speak about his long-standing interest in the demographic crisis, the religious inheriting the earth, expressive individualism and egalitarianism as the acid preparing the fall of Anglo-America, being a liberal National Conservative, negative vs. positive liberty under NatCon, liberals voting for diversity but living in micro-ethnostates, and much more.Eric Kaufmann is a professor of politics at Birkbeck, University of London. His topics of research include nationalism and political and religious demography. He is also the author of Whiteshift - Populism, Immigration, and the Future of White Majorities, among many other fine books.
