The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2632 Is Every Healthy Thing "Right Wing" Now?
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Apr 17, 2025 Kevin Dolan, organizer of the NatalCon conference, dives into the pressing issue of declining birth rates in society. He discusses the vibrant discussions at the conference and the surprising media reactions, revealing how events promoting family growth are often painted with a political brush. Dolan also examines how unconventional formats can engage more people in family formation debates and sheds light on innovative ideas like AI in education and crowdfunding for healthcare. It's a thought-provoking look at natalism and its cultural significance.
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Babies as Economic Niche?
- Babies no longer fulfill direct economic roles like horses did, becoming more like hobbyist interests.
- Yet babies remain essential for long-term human survival, posing challenges for societal valuation of parenthood.
Relaxed Parenting Encourages More Kids
- Children's personalities mostly develop naturally unless severely mistreated, reducing pressure on parents.
- Lower effort parenting could allow families to have more children without fear of harm.
Provocative Anti-Natalism Argument
- Jonathan Keeperman gave a provocative talk arguing for abolishing NatalCon and rejecting pro-natalism as nihilistic.
- He emphasized that having kids and families should be the default state, challenging the conference's framing.