Dwarkesh Podcast Bryan Caplan - Feminists, Billionaires, and Demagogues
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Oct 20, 2022 
Bryan Caplan, a George Mason University economics professor and author of "Don't Be a Feminist", returns to discuss provocative ideas. He argues that feminists often overlook critical issues like infanticide and advocates for a shift towards human rights in global contexts. Caplan critiques hefty taxation on billionaires and emphasizes the potential benefits of open borders for refugees. The conversation also touches on the flawed narratives of feminism and the intellectual hypocrisy common in elite educational circles.
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Defining Feminism
- Feminism's core belief is societal unfairness towards women, not just equality.
- This belief distinguishes feminists, making accusations of unfairness central to the movement.
False Accusations
- Objective measures show near-equal fairness between genders, but false accusations against men tip the scales.
- This climate of accusation creates an unfair dynamic, impacting perceived fairness in society.
Paternal Support
- While women faced unfairness in the past, declining paternal support creates new unfairness.
- This shift highlights evolving societal fairness dynamics, not a static state.
