#684 - Vincent Harinam - Cancelled For Appearing On This Podcast
Sep 23, 2023
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Vincent Harinam, data scientist and law enforcement consultant, discusses his experience of being reprimanded by a prestigious British University for comments made on the podcast. They also continue the discussion on dating, academia's issue with independent media, changes in the dating market, future trends in mating, the impact of soft polygyny, and the importance of authenticity in relationships.
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Cancel culture pervades academia, impacting research and meritocratic hiring in universities.
Youth violence may increase among young unmarried men with low perceived social status.
Soft polygyny in the dating market can lead to broken hearts and reduced interest in relationships.
The Me Too movement creates a complex scenario, deterring men from approaching women while aiming to prevent harassment.
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The Impact of Cancel Culture on Academic Institutions
The podcast episode explores how cancel culture has impacted the academic world. The guest, Vincent Harranam, shares his personal experience of being soft-canceled by a prestigious British university after comments made during a previous podcast. He highlights the pervasiveness of cancel culture within academia, with retribution often happening behind closed doors. The discussion also delves into the consequences of these soft-cancellations and how they affect the quality of research and meritocratic hiring in universities. The episode raises concerns about the future of academia and the viability of traditional four-year institutions in light of these issues.
The Link Between Male Sedation and Future Violence
Vincent Harranam, a criminologist and data scientist, discusses the link between male sedation and the potential for future violence among young men. He explores the concept of 'young male syndrome,' which suggests that young unmarried men with low perceived social status are prone to engage in antisocial behavior. He highlights the need for a galvanizing cause or impetus to potentially mobilize these men towards violence. The discussion references historical and modern examples, including research on surplus single men in China and crime rates in Mexico. The episode raises concerns about the potential for a crisis if a galvanizing event occurs.
The Impact of Soft Polygyny on Dating and Relationships
The podcast episode touches on the impact of soft polygyny on the dating market and relationships. Soft polygyny describes a situation where a small number of men capture the attention and affection of many women. This can occur through casual or non-committal relationships, creating an imbalance where some men have multiple partners while others struggle to find relationships. The discussion highlights the potential repercussions of this dynamic, including broken hearts and reduced interest in forming relationships among some men. The episode delves into statistics on men's approach anxiety, the rise of incel culture, and the potential consequences of an increasing aversion to risk in dating and approaching women.
The Trade-Off Between Approaches and Me Too Movement
The episode explores the trade-off between approaches and the impact of the Me Too movement on interactions between men and women. It discusses the aversion to risk and fear of being labeled as a harasser that can deter men from approaching women. The Me Too movement presents a complex scenario, as it aims to challenge harassment and assault while potentially discouraging men from initiating romantic or social interactions. The episode highlights the need for open dialogue around this issue and emphasizes the importance of finding a balance that promotes healthy relationships and prevents harassment.
Monogamy as the Exception
Monogamy is the exception rather than the rule in various cultures and societies. Studies show that as wealth and resources increase, monogamy decreases. However, it is believed that polygyny may be more in line with our natural inclinations as a species. Surveys conducted among women often show a surprising openness to becoming second wives of wealthy individuals.
The Rise of Polygamy
Polygamy, specifically polygyny, is gaining more acceptance and support in some societies. In Canada, a significant percentage of the population is in favor of polygamous marriages. Similarly, in the United States, support for polygamy has also increased over the years. This suggests that polygamy may emerge as the next major marriage debate following the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Fertility and Polygyny
There is no definitive evidence linking polygyny to increased fertility rates. Studies have shown that women in polygynous marriages do not have higher fertility rates compared to women in monogamous marriages. Factors like age at marriage and contraception usage have a greater impact on fertility rates. Policies aimed at increasing fertility rates should focus on social investment in families and reinvigorating the institution of the family.
Vincent Harinam is a data scientist, law enforcement consultant and a writer.
Vincent came on Modern Wisdom 2 years ago. Shortly after that, he was pulled into a meeting at a prestigious British University where he was teaching to be reprimanded for his comments. Today we get to break down what happened, and continue our dating discussion that got him in so much hot water.
Expect to learn why academia has such a problem with independent media, what has changed in the dating market over the last 2 years, what the future trends in mating crisis-land will be, whether men are actually lost or just need to work harder, whether polygyny can fix population collapse, Vincent’s thoughts on my male sedation hypothesis and much more...
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