A Special Place in Hell

America’s Most Polarizing Pro-Natalists Visit Hell (Part 1)

Jul 23, 2024

Pro-natalism advocates Malcolm and Simone Collins discuss fertility issues in modern society, the impact of the 'trad wife' image, views on spanking, abortion, and progressive agendas. They also touch on communal living, media attention, corporal punishment, and cultural beliefs on fertility rates.

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Malcolm and Simone Collins

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Quick takeaways

Modern society poses challenges for fertility, hindering those aspiring for higher birth rates.

Different views on disciplining children and societal perceptions are complex and multifaceted.

Deep dives

The Pronatalist Movement and Falling Fertility Rates

The podcast delves into the pronatalist movement's focus on falling fertility rates' consequences on economy and society. Analysis reveals the inability to substantially raise fertility rates and impending demographic challenges. Statistics from countries like Uruguay and Argentina highlight declining fertility, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this downward trend.

Intro

2min

Impacts of Fertility Decline and Declining Population Growth

16min

Exploration of the 'tradwife' image and modern family dynamics

2min

Challenges and Judgments in Communal Living and Parenting Practices

2min

Navigating Media Attention and Publicity Strategies

2min

Debate on Corporal Punishment for Children

8min

Exploring Fertility Rates and Cultural Beliefs

12min

Pro-natalism advocates Malcolm and Simone Collins are here to lead us into the Handmaiden's Tale (or guide us away from it, depending on your view)! In Part One of this very long interview, the bespectacled iconoclasts share their thoughts on how modern society stacks the deck against fertility, especially those seeking to represent the U.S. in the fecundity Olympics (Malcolm and Simone are the parents of four children and hope to have nine more). They also assess the damage caused by the "trad wife" image, explain their views on spanking, caution against the progressive plot to Come For Your Kids, and expound on abortion. (You might be surprised!)In the upcoming Part Two (available NOW to paying members here), the Collinses discuss why autists are over-represented in the pro-natalism movement and recount their own love story and evolution into "techno-puritans." Finally, they answer the definitive parenting question: Is the harm of screen time overblown?

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* Malcolm and Simone’s YT Channel Based Camp, Twitter, and Pronatalist Organization!

* Article in the Gaurdian (featuring That Slap).

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A Special Place in Hell

America’s Most Polarizing Pro-Natalists Visit Hell (Part 1)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Pronatalist Movement and Falling Fertility Rates

Challenges to Addressing Fertility Crisis

Impacts of Changing Family Dynamics and Societal Norms

Controversies Surrounding Discipline Methods and Cultural Norms

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts