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While our liberal elites keep preaching about "global citizenship" and "universal values," the West's foundations are crumbling beneath our feet. Low birth rates, eroded social cohesion, and a loss of cultural confidence – these seem to be the fruits of radical individualism and unthinking cosmopolitanism.

Today, I'm joined by Jonathan Anomaly to explore a compelling alternative: enlightened tribalism. We'll discuss why the conservative instinct to preserve distinct cultures and communities isn't just natural – it might be essential for civilization's survival. Jonathan brings both philosophical rigor and entrepreneurial insight to explain why some form of tribalism isn't just inevitable, it's desirable.

From the failures of liberal democracy to the promise of reproductive technology, we cover the uncomfortable truths that mainstream discourse refuses to acknowledge. This is a conversation about saving Western civilization by embracing, rather than denying, human nature.

Jonathan Anomaly is an academic, a writer, and author of Creating Future People: The Ethics of Genetic Enhancement. He is also a partner in a yet-to-be-disclosed venture in the reproductive technology space, which will undoubtedly be interesting to observe once it becomes public.

The papers we reference are:Enlightened TribalismandCan Liberalism Last?

Chapters

00:00Understanding Enlightened Tribalism

06:00Defining Tribalism and Its Implications

11:56The Layers of Enlightenment in Tribalism

15:58Democracy and Enlightened Tribalism

24:04The Future of Tribalism in a Fragmented World

26:45Reproductive Technology and the Future of Liberalism

34:24Prolonging Fertility and Family Dynamics

37:00The Role of Tribalism in Society

40:20The Impact of Western Influence on Developing Countries

43:34Cultural Aspirations and Economic Dependencies

46:19Navigating Liberalism and Tribalism

51:11Reflections on Western Civilization and Future Directions

55:06Recommended Thinkers and Closing Thoughts

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