The Philosophy of Bronze Age Pervert - Geoff Shullenberger | Maiden Mother Matriarch 35
Oct 15, 2023
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Geoff Shullenberger discusses the impact of Bronze Age Pervert on sexual politics, race, intelligence, and aristocratic virtues. They delve into BAP's philosophy, aesthetics, defense of beauty, and the appeal of his political ideology for young men. The conversation also touches on ambivalence towards fatherhood, self-help culture for men online, and the complex nature of masculinity in society.
Bronze Age Pervert glorifies ancient barbarian conquerors and promotes summoning one's inner barbarian for greatness.
BAP's writing style blends caveman talk with internet slang and exalts muscular men resembling Greek statuary.
Exploring BAP's academic work on selective breeding, tying intellect and physical beauty to a philosophical elite class.
Deep dives
Bronze Age Perverts: Unconventional Influence on the American Right
A discussion of Jeff Schulenberger's essay in Compact on Bronze Age perverts and his books, including how Bronze Age Mindset influenced the American right. The book glorifies ancient barbarian conquerors and promotes an ideology of summoning one's inner barbarian to achieve greatness. It merges Nietzschean themes with a call to restore pagan drive for greatness in a highly technological society.
Controversial Persona and Writing Style of Bronze Age Pervert
Bronze Age Pervert's eccentric persona and writing style, featuring deliberate misspellings and a blend of caveman talk with internet slang. The book portrays a homoerotic aesthetic, exalting muscular men resembling Greek statuary. The content is tied to the alt-right and embraces chaotic, ironic subcultures like Frog Twitter.
Critique of Bronze Age Mindset's Influence and Beliefs
Reflections on the beliefs and influence of Bronze Age Mindset. The podcast explores the irony and depth of belief within the online subculture inspired by the book. It delves into the author's intention to provoke reactions and the complex interplay between serious convictions and performative beliefs.
Selective Breeding and Intellectual Elitism in Bronze Age Pervert's Dissertation
An analysis of Bronze Age Pervert's academic work on selective breeding and philosophy. The dissertation ties superior intellect and physical beauty to an elite class capable of philosophical inquiry. The role of nature, eugenics, and a return to ancestral warrior values form the core ideas.
Bronze Age Pervert's Advocacy for Masculine Traditions and Conservative Views
Exploring Bronze Age Pervert's promotion of traditional masculine values and conservative ideals. The podcast discusses his views on the suppression of male drives in modern society and the longing for a return to more primal, adventurous lifestyles. It raises questions about the relationship between brutality, high culture, and the philosophical underpinnings of his ideas.
My guest today is Geoff Shullenberger, an academic and managing editor at Compact Magazine. On the podcast we discussed Geoff’s essay about Bronze Age Pervert (BAP), a pseudonym internet personality associated with the manosphere. In the extended episode we discussed BAP’s writing on race, intelligence and sexual politics. You can find extended episodes, bonus episodes and the MMM chat community on louiseperry.substack.com
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