The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ In this conversation, we explore the significance of national IQ over individual IQ, the impact of cultural externalities on immigration, and the disparities in income across countries. We also discuss the implications of population decline, fiscal responsibility, and the role of the US in global economics. The conversation also delves into the concept of smart fractions in innovation, the effects of cultural transplants on immigration policy, and the challenges facing democracy in the West. Garett Jones is an economist, a professor at George Mason University, and an author. His research covers areas from macroeconomics, monetary policy, and IQ in relation to productivity, short-term business cycles, and economic development. His most recent book is The Culture Transplant: How Migrants Make the Economies They Move To a Lot Like the Ones They Left. Chapters 00:00 The Importance of National IQ 02:46 Cultural Externalities and Immigration 06:00 Cross-Country Income Disparities 08:45 Population Decline and Economic Implications 12:06 Fiscal Sustainability and Government Spending 14:49 US Hegemony and Global Economics 18:11 Smart Fractions and Innovation 21:10 The Role of Elites in Democracy 23:59 Cultural Transplants and Immigration Policy 27:11 Democracy and Ethnic Diversity 29:57 The Influence of the EU on Eastern Europe 32:46 Leadership and Collaboration 35:56 The Future of Democracy 39:03 Recommended Thinkers and Closing Thoughts

The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ In this conversation, we delve into the complex issues surrounding immigration, crime rates, and social trust, focusing on Britain. We explore the misconceptions about crime rates among different ethnic groups, the nuances of immigration's economic impact, and the importance of understanding social trust dynamics. The discussion also touches on the brain drain phenomenon and the challenges of political discourse in addressing these issues. Noah Carl is a sociologist and intelligence researcher, a writer, and co-editor-in-chief of Aporia magazine: https://www.aporiamagazine.com/ Chapters 00:00 Exploring Immigration Perspectives 05:36 Crime Rates and Misconceptions 12:41 Understanding Crime Data in Britain 17:32 Social Trust and Its Implications 28:27 The Economic Impact of Immigration 39:05 Persuasion and Political Discourse 49:47 The Brain Drain Phenomenon

The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ We delve into the complexities of loyalty, friendship, and the impact of online culture on personal relationships. We explore the fragility of online interactions, the nature of cancellation, and the spiritual dimensions of identity in a digital age. The discussion also touches on the dangers of safetyism, the search for meaning in a materialistic world, and the challenges of navigating ideological friction. The chat emphasizes the importance of curiosity, open dialogue, and the need for a deeper understanding of status and hidden knowledge in contemporary society. Nina Power is a writer and philosopher, former senior editor for Compact Magazine, and the author of “What Do Men Want? and “One Dimensional Woman.” She also writes on Substack: ⁠Nina Power The Sun Is God: New Writing by Nina Power⁠ Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Literary Scene of the 90s 03:04 The Nature of Loyalty and Friendship 06:08 The Fragility of Online Relationships 09:10 Navigating Online Discourse and Mental Health 11:57 The Impact of Cancellation on Identity 14:49 The Spiritual Dimension of Cancellation 18:13 The Role of Status in Modern Society 21:03 The Dangers of Safetyism 23:58 The Search for Meaning in a Materialistic World 27:03 The Dynamics of Ideological Friction 30:08 The Challenge of Experience in Modern Life 32:57 The Role of Family and Tradition 36:02 The Quest for Authenticity 39:02 The Nature of Truth in the Digital Age 41:50 The Future of Ideological Movements 45:14 The Importance of Curiosity and Open Dialogue 48:05 The Influence of Hidden Knowledge 50:58 The Concept of Neo-Iconoclasm 53:50 Conclusion and Reflections on the Future

The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the journey of radicalization within dissident thought, focusing on the evolution of anti-Semitism, the complexities of ideology, and the personal beliefs that shape one's identity. We reflect on our experiences and the broader implications of these ideologies in modern society. We also explore themes of spiritual independence, racial awareness, the impact of liberal ideology, personal health transformations, the dangers of low IQ societies, the role of eugenics, the complexities of anti-Semitism, and the importance of the smart fraction versus average IQ in society. משכיל בינה is the author of NonZionism, where he’s written insightful essays on Israel, Britain, and a wide range of themes that poke at both the left and right. Chapters 00:00 Journey Through Radicalization 06:31 The Process of Deradicalization 12:32 Ideological Reflections and Political Realities 18:02 The Nature of Political Power 22:30 Living Independently in a Regime 28:29 The Balance of Radicalization and Personal Growth 34:51 The Dangers of the Dissident Right 40:40 Understanding Anti-Semitism: A Historical Perspective 48:43 The Evolution of Anti-Semitic Ideologies 56:38 Radicalization and the Role of the Internet 01:04:40 The Holocaust: A Central Narrative in Modern Ideology 01:12:25 Race Realism and Its Implications 01:20:38 The Future of Society: Eugenics and Intelligence

The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the decline in birth rates and the reasons behind women choosing to have fewer children, the societal pressure on women to have children, the economic and cultural factors influencing fertility decisions, and the gender divide in the discourse on birth rates. The conversation also delves into the implications of declining birth rates for the future of the West and the challenges of balancing population growth and sustainability, the role of social media and parenting culture in shaping fertility decisions, agency, femininity, parenting, and the impact of internet culture. We also discuss the construction of femininity as opposed to masculinity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Decline in Birth Rates 03:15 The Significance of Childbirth for Women 07:00 Gender Divide in Fertility Decisions 11:27 Implications of Declining Birth Rates for the West 13:40 Misconceptions about Fertility and Gender Stereotypes 21:37 Balancing Growth and Sustainability 29:28 Parenting Culture and Social Media Influence 36:17 The Importance of Agency and the Drain of Video Games 39:39 The Construction of Femininity and the Challenges of Parenting 55:09 The Impact of Internet Culture and Generational Divides 01:08:37 Subversive Perspectives Kryptogal (Kate, if you like) is a pseudonymous, Substack-based writer: Forbidden Closet of Mystery

The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ We discuss the shifting political landscape online and the importance of information hazards to the stability of politics in the future. We also look at elite culture and the probable contenders for our future organizing principles—they don’t look great. Deep Left Analysis is a pseudonymous writer and podcaster on Substack. https://deepleft.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Limitations of Facts and Logic 04:49 Different Interests and Motivated Reasoning 05:44 Elites and Secular Religions 18:39 The Changing Incentive Structure 19:32 The Weakening of Traditional Forms of Organization 33:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future 40:57 The Convergence of Races and Elective Tribalism 46:34 The Importance of Stable Traditions 51:08 The Impact of Technology on Fashion and Culture

This is the first part of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ We speak about the challenges women face in online spaces, the complexities of gender dynamics, the limitations of rigid societal scripts, the limitations of statistical analysis in understanding human behavior, and the significance of subjective experiences. Our conversation highlights the cultural differences in perspectives on female agency and the impact of different legal systems on gender dynamics in India, arranged marriages, and their potential future in the West. We also discuss the challenges of modern dating apps and the need for a communal goal in relationships. The conversation then shifts to the topic of endocrine dysfunction and the decreasing age of puberty. Sai Pandit is a writer on Substack at: https://saipandit.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Interview 00:53 Challenges Faced by Women in Online Spaces 03:09 The Limitations of Rigid Societal Scripts 09:02 Cultural Differences in Perspectives on Female Agency 14:47 The Complexity of Human Behavior and Subjective Experiences 19:08 The Impact of Legal Systems on Gender Dynamics 29:43 The Importance of Meaningful Connections and Understanding 43:40 Arranged Marriages: The Spectrum of Arrangements 53:40 The Potential Future of Arranged Marriages in the West 56:20 Challenges of Modern Dating Apps 01:01:26 Understanding the Decreasing Age of Puberty 01:10:53 The Complexity of Endocrine Dysfunction 01:19:02 Recommended Writers

This is the first part of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the challenges and complexities of modern relationships and marriages, the loss of unified narratives, the saturation of relationship advice, the importance of personal responsibility, voicing needs, and avoiding resentment in relationships. The conversation also delves into the impact of legal systems on relationships and the role of pronatalism in encouraging marriage and having children. We also address the gender dynamics and expectations in relationships, the need for strong individuals who can advocate for themselves while respecting their partner's desires, the dynamics of sex, relationships, and marriage from a gendered perspective, the challenges faced by men in forming real connections and attracting the kind of women they desire, the concept of hypergamy and how it is often misunderstood and much more. Eurydice is a pseudonymous writer and Twitter/X poster @euridicelives. She also writes on Substack @euridicelives Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Challenges of Modern Relationships 02:31 The Saturated Market of Relationship Advice 09:20 Resentment and the Importance of Voicing Needs 18:44 Personal Responsibility in Marriage 22:41 The Impact of Legal Systems on Relationships 28:26 Encouraging Marriage and Having Children 32:42 Gender Dynamics and Expectations in Relationships 46:02 The Paradox of Optimizing for Sex 50:08 The Impact of Technology on Modern Relationships 57:44 The Cultural Issue of Male Worthlessness 01:02:46 The Value of Women's Sexual Desires and Investments 01:09:26 The Overlooked Qualities Women Desire 01:13:18 The Complexity of Hypergamy

In this engaging discussion, Erik Hoel, an essayist, neuroscientist, and novelist, dives into the rich world of pronatalism. He addresses how parents shape values and behaviors, emphasizing both the genetic and cultural influences that play a role in child development. The conversation tackles the complex nature vs. nurture debate while exploring the challenges of measuring personality traits. Hoel also reflects on the quest for meaning in life and how parenting reshapes priorities, delivering deep insights on family dynamics.

This is the first part of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for a bit less. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠ ⁠  / aksubversive⁠   We speak about how the impact of personal aesthetics on mental health and self-perception is significant, about how our convenience-oriented culture and the rise of athleisure have led to a decline in personal aesthetics and a lack of social pressure to dress well, about how men need to care about their aesthetics not only for their own well-being but also as a positive influence on their children. We also address how women play a role in influencing their partner's style, customization and tailoring, making progress, feeling good, and looking good; having kids can help shift focus away from wallowing and towards taking responsibility and finding joy in the present moment and much more. O.W Root is a menswear expert, a Twitter poster @NecktieSalvage, and a writer on Substack at https://necktiesalvage.substack.com/ Chapters for the full conversation. 00:00 The Impact of Personal Aesthetics on Mental Health 02:25 The Power of Dressing with Intention 04:02 The Decline of Personal Aesthetics in a Convenience-Oriented Culture 05:30 The Importance of Men's Style for Self-Perception and Parenting 07:08 The Degeneration of Culture and the Loss of Personal Style 11:49 Trends, Customization, and Tailoring 14:18 Making Progress in Personal Style 43:23 The Absurdity of Normalcy in the Age of Extremes 48:28 Embracing Imperfection and Living with Direction 52:13 Overcoming the Fear of Making Mistakes 54:48 Shifting Focus from Wallowing to Taking Responsibility 01:01:39 Riding the Wave of Life and Finding Joy in the Present