Modern Wisdom #886 - Konstantin Kisin - A Plan To Save The Western World
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Jan 6, 2025 
Konstantin Kisin, a podcaster and political commentator, shares his insights on the current socio-political landscape. He dives into the implications of Trump’s victory for the West and discusses whether he's genuinely right-wing. The conversation touches on the evolving role of media and the impact of social platforms on political discourse. Kisin emphasizes the socio-economic divide in Britain and the global implications of governmental policies. Lastly, he reflects on the transformative nature of parenthood amidst cultural clashes between the US and UK.
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Right-Wing Values
- Free speech, patriotism, and other once-universal values have become right-wing.
- This shift happened gradually, highlighting how political framing can change.
Motives vs. Results
- People focus more on motives than results, prioritizing intentions over actual outcomes.
- This is illustrated by the example of communism's utopian ideals versus its deadly consequences.
Hungary's Abortion Policy
- Hungary reduced abortions by promoting pro-family policies, not by restricting abortion access.
- This demonstrates the effectiveness of positive incentives over negative restrictions.