

Debating Immigration: Economic Boost or National Crisis? | Sohrab Amari
Oct 31, 2024
In this thought-provoking discussion, Sohrab Amari, a leading intellectual on the New Right, presents his insights on immigration policy. He argues that immigration restrictions can enhance American wages and drive economic growth. They explore the tension between economic benefits and national identity preservation. Amari emphasizes the need for skill-based immigration, spotlighting the implications of chain migration and how immigration dynamics affect the labor market. Delving into spiritual and cultural aspects, the conversation intertwines immigration with faith, shaping a nuanced view of America's future.
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Ayahuasca Experience
- Sohrab Amari discusses his ayahuasca experience in Mexico, exploring its potential therapeutic benefits.
- He grapples with the conflict between participating in indigenous rituals and his Catholic faith.
Religious Rituals and Faith
- Vivek Ramaswamy and Sohrab Amari discuss the potential conflict between participating in other religious rituals and the First Commandment.
- Amari explains his struggle to reconcile his Catholic faith with the ceremonial aspects of the ayahuasca experience.
Natural Revelation
- Ramaswamy and Amari discuss the concept of natural revelation in Catholic theology, suggesting that unevangelized people have partial access to truth.
- Amari explains that this concept allows for respect towards indigenous practices while acknowledging the discomfort of participation for outsiders.