From the New World
Simone Collins: Optimized Dating, Parasocial Relationships, and Societal Collapse
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Quick takeaways
- Emphasize self-improvement over deceiving partners in relationships for sustainable partnerships.
- Cultural adaptation is crucial to counter evolutionary mismatch caused by rapid technological advancements.
- Challenges in modern dating markets necessitate alternative strategies like transmaxing and highlight the role of parasocial relationships.
- Decisiveness and decision-making division in relationships foster shared objectives and constructive conflict resolution.
- Partner training through open communication, early issue resolution, and division of decision-making domains promotes collaboration and shared values.
Deep dives
Challenges in Modern Relationships and Lure Strategies
In today's relationships, the podcast explores the idea that people often lure partners into relationships with deceptive beliefs, emphasizing the importance of self-improvement in partnerships rather than relying on someone loving you for who you are. Different lures like youth, status, or dominance are discussed, highlighting the risks of unsustainable relationships based on deceptive strategies.
Evolutionary Mismatch and Cultural Adaptation
The episode delves into the concept of evolutionary mismatch, suggesting that the pace of technological change has outpaced the evolution of human instincts, leading to maladaptive behaviors. Culture is emphasized as a tool to adapt to rapidly changing environments, urging the development of better cultural practices and memes to cope with technological advancement and societal shifts.
Impact of Technology on Dating and Social Relationships
Exploring the impact of technology on dating and social interactions, the podcast highlights the challenges of modern dating markets where a few men dominate the attention of the majority of women. The discussion touches on the emergence of alternative strategies like transmaxing as a response to the imbalance in dating markets. It also reflects on the role of parasocial relationships and digital interactions in shaping social lives.
Decisiveness in relationships
In relationships, decisiveness is highlighted as a key factor for success, with emphasis on avoiding compromise. Decisions are made unilaterally by dividing domains where one partner has final call to prevent exaggerated desires and encourage shared objectives. The concept of submission is redefined as assigning decision-making power based on individual strengths and shared goals, promoting better outcomes and constructive conflict resolution.
Partnership Training and Division of Responsibilities
Partner training involves addressing unsatisfactory behaviors early, fostering an environment of open communication and problem resolution. Establishing relationship contracts and identifying red flag behaviors early on can prevent issues from escalating. Division of decision-making domains contributes to better outcomes, with one partner having final say in specific areas, promoting collaboration and shared values.
Romanticism in Relationships and Historical Perspectives
The evolution of relationships is viewed through a pragmatic lens, emphasizing alignment of shared goals and productive partnerships. Traditional notions of romance are contrasted with the practicalities of historical marital arrangements centered on productivity and cooperation. The shift from romantic narratives to business-like partnerships is attributed to societal changes, including the rise of capitalism and gender empowerment.
Impact of Post-Ironic Culture on Relationships
The podcast explores the impact of post-ironic culture on relationships and societal values. It discusses a shift towards relationship realism and gender realism, especially among Gen Z, where there is a growing interest in authenticity and sincerity. The conversation delves into how this post-ironic perspective challenges traditional notions of romance and societal expectations, emphasizing a move towards more honest and realistic relationship dynamics.
Evolutionary Mismatch and Societal Stability
The episode delves into the concept of evolutionary mismatch and its impact on modern society's cultural and social dynamics. It discusses how the dissolution of historical cultural and religious institutions has left individuals reliant on biologically evolved instincts, potentially leading to challenges in navigating complex societal structures. The conversation highlights the importance of cultural frameworks in managing societal complexities and stresses the need to balance biological intuitions with logical reasoning for optimal societal outcomes.
The Impact of Mimetic Viruses on Cultural Progressivism
The podcast explores the concept of a mimetic virus that infiltrates institutions fighting for values like feminism and LGBT rights, ultimately corrupting their purpose and focusing on growth and resource accumulation. The discussion delves into how these viruses target progressive cultures due to open-mindedness, highlighting the challenges faced in combating these influential super bugs.
Understanding Male and Female Incel Perspectives
The episode delves into the dynamics of male and female incels based on adolescent drives and social norms. It discusses how male incels seek government intervention for sexual partners, while female incels focus on being desired and admired. The conversation analyzes societal contracts and historical norms, shedding light on contrasting dating cultures and the impact of deceptive societal promises.
Simone Collins is the co-founder of pronatalist.org and co-author of the Pragmatist’s Guide series.
Find Simone:
https://twitter.com/SimoneHCollins
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FMWMFTG
https://pronatalist.org/
Mentioned in the episode:
https://wwnorton.com/books/Policy-Paradox
Timestamps:
0:00 Evolutionary Mismatch8:30 Transmaxxing13:00 The Sacred31:00 Social Justice46:00 Pronatalism1:10:30 Parasocial Relationships1:28:30 Self-Deception2:01:00 Post-Irony2:29:30 “Wokeness” as a Term2:56:00 Incels
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