Anatoly Karlin - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the GAE
Apr 3, 2024
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Anatoly Karlin, a writer and researcher, discusses his shift from right-wing politics to advocating for network states. Topics include declining intellectual space, creating a counter elite, challenges with network states, genetic technologies, and the future of natalism.
Disillusionment with right-wing politics led to a shift in perspective, emphasizing the decline of anti-interventionist sentiments and political vision.
Advocating for network states, promoting radical open borders for economic benefits, cultural transformation through immigration, and correlation between intellect and success.
Deep dives
Reasons for Shift in Political Alignment
The guest discusses his disillusionment with right-wing ideologies, including his shift from HBD-centric views to extreme skepticism towards right-wing politics. He attributes this change to the increasing hostility towards women in certain right-wing circles, the decline of anti-interventionist sentiments on the right, and his gradual realization about the lack of positive vision in right-wing ideologies.
Evolution of Views on Russian Nationalism
The guest shares how his views on Russian nationalism evolved, influenced by events like the war in Ukraine and revelations about the Putin regime. Initially optimistic about the rejection of SJW ideology in Russia, he became disillusioned with the direction Russia took during the conflict, leading to his overall disillusionment with right-wing ideologies.
Advocacy for Network States and Open Borders
The guest advocates for the concept of network states as an alternative to traditional nation states. He supports radical open borders on a global scale to promote labor and capital flows, citing economic benefits and efficient distribution of resources. He emphasizes intellectual consistency, cultural transformation through immigration, and the correlation between smart factions and socioeconomic success as key reasons for endorsing open borders.
Impact of Online Spaces on Social and Political Beliefs
The guest reflects on the evolution of online spaces like the manosphere and dissident right movements. He highlights a decline in intellectual discourse and an increase in hostile sexism and misogynistic views. Additionally, he discusses how online platforms can exacerbate learned helplessness in individuals, impacting their outlook on opposite sex interactions and societal beliefs.
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Anatoly Karlin is a writer and researcher, and he blogs at https://www.nooceleration.com/
The complete timestamps for the extended episode:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:09 Anatoly's Shift in Perspective
07:08 Disillusionment with Right-Wing Politics
10:23 Positive Developments in Russia
12:43 Putinism and Political Degradation
15:19 The Decline of the Intellectual Space
22:12 Creating a Counter Elite
25:30 Hostile Sexism and Decline of the Space
30:50 The Decline of the Manosphere
37:12 The Idea of Immigration and Open Borders
46:00 The Potential of Network States
51:26 Challenges and Concerns with Network States
57:38 The Rise of Digital Nomadism and Network States
01:01:18 The Impact of Network States on Natalism
01:02:40 The Importance of Natalism and AI
01:03:37 The Need for Genetic Technologies
01:04:11 Reversing Dysgenic Trends
01:06:03 The Future of Reproductive Technologies
01:07:01 The Role of Natalism in Economic Growth
01:08:29 Practical Solutions for Natalism
01:10:48 The Ineffectiveness of Traditionalist Solutions
01:11:17 The Potential of Reproductive Genetic Technologies
01:12:44 The Political Landscape of HBD
01:13:14 The Commercial Availability of Reproductive Genetic Technologies
01:16:27 The Future of Family Structures
01:17:47 The Spiritual Experience of Pregnancy and Childbirth
01:18:55 The Delegation of Biological Functions
01:19:26 The Weight of Femininity and Delegating Biological Functions
01:21:28 The Relationship Between HBD and Wokeness
01:22:38 The Reckoning with HBD
01:25:17 The Increasing Evidence for HBD
01:27:13 The Impact of Reproductive Genetic Technologies on HBD
01:29:37 The Importance of Normalizing HBD
01:30:06 The Relationship Between Intelligence and Solving Other Problems
01:33:08 Recommended Thinkers
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