Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta

This is the first half 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 moral posturing, the contrast between female neediness and male horniness, the transformation from undesirable to desirable, the experiences of femcels, and the role of feminism in different cultures. We also speak about feminism, relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery. Stella shares her experience of feeling empowered by feminism while studying in London but also highlights the challenges she faced, such as casual sex and the devaluation of relationships. She discusses the pressure women face to get married and have children and the impact it can have on their lives. We also reflect on our relationships with our mothers and their influence on our identities. They also discuss the importance of emotional maturity and therapy's role in personal growth. Stella Tsantekidou is a writer and political commentator. She’s on Twitter at @Stsantek. She writes on Substack at: 00:00 Moral Posturing and Refreshing Authenticity 03:30 The Contrast Between Female Neediness and Male Horniness 08:17 The Hidden World of Femcels 24:58 The Role of Feminism in Different Cultures 34:25 Empowerment and Challenges of Feminism 37:21 The Pressure to Get Married and Have Children 41:48 Struggles in Marriages and Divorce 47:19 Dating, Self-Worth, and Relationships 50:49 Navigating Political Differences and Speaking to the Right 53:35 Mothers and Identity 56:11 Emotional Maturity and Therapy 59:42 John Stuart Mill: Exploring Women's Identity

This is the first half 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 concept of worldviews as self-contained snow globes that represent specific cardinal virtues. We discuss the four common elements of every worldview: what is good, where good and bad come from, who deserves good, and how to do good. The conversation also delves into the challenges of understanding and evaluating different worldviews, the role of in-group signaling, and the importance of understanding other perspectives. We also discuss Valueism as a life philosophy based on intrinsic values and effective action to increase them, the decline of traditional religion, the search for alternative forms of community and meaning, group differences, and the extremes of the distribution, language ambiguity, and imprecision used to hide behind claims and avoid accountability - and much more. Spencer Greenberg is the founder of ClearerThinking.org and Spark Wave and host of the Clearer Thinking podcast. A few notes on things mentioned in our chat: Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg (podcast) - a recent episode with Sasha Chapin: https://podcast.clearerthinking.org/episode/215/sasha-chapin-raising-our-happiness-baseline/  The Intrinsic Values Test: https://programs.clearerthinking.org/intrinsic_values_test.html Valuism: doing what you value as a life philosophy: https://www.spencergreenberg.com/2023/02/doing-what-you-value-as-a-way-of-life-an-introduction-to-valuism/ A theory of worldviews: https://www.clearerthinking.org/post/understand-how-other-people-think-a-theory-of-worldviews Clearer Thinking's 80 free tools on topics like critical thinking, decision-making, etc.: https://www.clearerthinking.org/tools Oversimplified vs. Difference Deniers: https://www.spencergreenberg.com/2023/12/oversimplifiers-vs-difference-deniers-a-dynamic-regarding-group-differences-that-leads-to-rage-and-confusion/ Tails in distributions: https://x.com/SpencrGreenberg/status/1795806828015837226 Precision and measurability as B.S. detectors: https://x.com/SpencrGreenberg/status/1804923269092442580 Chapters 00:00 Exploring Worldviews as Self-Contained Snow Globes 01:20 The Four Elements of Every Worldview 29:09 The Decline of Traditional Religion and the Search for Meaning 30:40 Adapting Religions to Modern Ideas 31:37 The Appeal of Traditional and Hardcore Religion 32:25 Interpretations and Sects within Religions 34:38 Constant Splitting and Factionalism in Online Communities 36:05 Balancing Group Differences and Individual Assessments 40:02 Understanding Average Group Differences 41:55 The Power of Language Ambiguity and Imprecision 54:19 Recognizing and Overcoming Biases

This is the first half 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 discuss our personal journeys and the factors that led us to the Dissident Right. We also touch on the fragmentation and infighting within the dissident right, the importance of Christianity in the UK, and the tension between ethno-nationalism and class elements. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the culture wars, the impact of social media, and the need for the right to find common ground and focus on effective strategies. We also discuss the manipulation of women's empathetic nature, the bundling of issues in politics, the flaws of first-past-the-post systems, the rise of the elite human capital right, the impact of gay marriage on societal norms, and the need for strong leadership to effect change, the challenges of imposing pro-social norms without strictures, the power of minorities in representative democracies, and the potential for backlash in the culture war. We also touch on the success of populist leaders in El Salvador and the importance of a strong client class for change. Chapters 00:00 Attraction and Disillusionment with the Dissident Right 05:41 Differences between the Dissident Right in the UK and the US 11:20 The Escalation of the Culture Wars 16:25 Finding Common Ground in the Dissident Right Movement 32:27 The Influence of Women in Politics and the Challenges of Bundling Issues 36:14 The Elite Human Capital Right and the Role of Leadership in Driving Change 45:08 The Impact of the Sexual Revolution and the Institutionalization of Postmodern Values 56:02 Power Dynamics: The Rights of Minorities and the Marginalization of the Majority John Arcto is a British writer and the author of the Substack The Anglofuturist

This is the first half 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 genealogy and evolution of the alt-right movement, discussing its origins, key figures, and the reasons behind its rise and subsequent implosion. We also talk about the demographic makeup of the alt-right, the influence of events like the Ron Paul movement and the Trayvon Martin case, and the role of race and IQ in shaping the movement's ideology. The conversation also touches on the leadership vacuum within the alt-right and the challenges of navigating the online space, different styles of communication between men and women, the challenges women face in leadership roles, the changing dynamics of sexuality, and the impact of technology on society and much more. Walt Bismarck is a writer with a rapidly growing Substack presence and you can find him on Twitter as well. Chapters for the full chat 00:00 Introduction to the alt-right movement 06:04 Demographics and influences of the alt-right 13:09 The leadership vacuum and challenges of the online space 25:01 The emergence of the dissident right 34:47 Introduction and the Importance of Women in Leadership 38:02 The Changing Dynamics of Sexuality and Early Onset of Puberty 47:31 Navigating the Complexities of the Modern World 01:00:38 The Fragmentation of Political Movements 01:01:27 Engaging with Different Worldviews 01:02:35 Finding Fulfillment and Meaning in a Complex World 01:03:29 Ethical Implications of Emerging Technologies 01:10:05 The Historical and Cultural Dynamics of Eastern Europe The Walt Right We also mentioned a previous guest’s Substack on the show, Regan Arntz-Gray. https://www.allcatsarefemale.com/

This is the first half 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 topic of housing and its influence on people's lives, the supply and demand dynamics of the housing market, the problem of expanding housing supply and preserving cultural values, the impact of immigration on housing demand, the effect of open borders on non-college educated workers, negativity bias in the news, the role of the internet in shaping cultural conversations, the impact of screens and technology on children and more. Bryan Caplan is an economist and author. A professor of economics at George Mason University, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center, and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. He publishes his own blog on Substack, which I highly recommend, Bet on It. Bet On It Chapters 00:00 The Exorbitant Cost of Housing 02:01 Government Regulation and Housing Prices 04:14 Expanding Housing Supply and Cultural Values 06:39 Deregulation and Open Borders 10:55 The Internet and the Negativity Bias 45:05 Nature vs. Nurture and Parenting 48:26 The Impact of Screens and Technology on Children 54:39 Choosing Coping Strategies and Individual Responsibility 01:06:09 Underrated Thinkers

This is the first half of our conversation. Substack offers the full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing. 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 chat about the concept of agency and how it relates to women's sexuality, the role of societal norms and expectations, and the importance of personal responsibility. We also touch on the dating market, gender differences, the impact of cultural shifts on relationships, transgender athletes in sports, the optimal rate of divorce, and the challenges of online communities. Regan Arntz-Grey is a writer with a compelling presence on Substack.

This is the first half of our conversation. Substack offers the full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing. 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/ I speak with Adam about the concept of collapse and the various theories surrounding it, the likelihood of nuclear war as a primary cause of collapse, and the adaptability of complex systems. We also touch on the desire for revolution and the disconnect between online narratives and the real world. The conversation delves into the yearning for a different way of life and the challenges of escaping modernity, the impact of urbanization, immigration, and comparative advantage in different countries, the complexities of development, and the interconnectedness of the world. Our conversation also explores the crisis of competence in modern society and the decline of certain industries and professions, the perception that young people are checked out and not interested in high-status jobs, as well as the potential lack of competence in certain skilled trades. Adam Van Buskirk is a writer and knife craftsman who has written for Palladium https://www.palladiummag.com/author/adam-van-buskirk/ and on Twitter https://twitter.com/AHVanBuskirk and https://twitter.com/Empty_America Chapters for the full episode 00:00 Exploring the Concept of Collapse and Theories Surrounding It 09:17 The Likelihood of Nuclear War as a Primary Cause of Collapse 14:04 The Durability and Adaptability of Complex Systems 24:28 The Yearning for a Different Way of Life and the Challenges of Escaping Modernity 30:44 The Impact of Urbanization, Immigration, and Comparative Advantage 37:15 The Complexities of Development and the Interconnectedness of the World 45:09 The Crisis of Competence and the Decline of Industries 52:13 The Modern Caesar: Power and Dominance over Global Elites 01:04:34 The Decline of Adult Nightlife and the Retreat Indoors 01:10:39 The Pacification of Society: Increased Sensitivity and Decreased Tolerance 01:22:34 Reassessing the Ideas of Past Thinkers

We speak about: The three pillars of modern anti-white civil rights laws: affirmative action, disparate impact, and the erosion of freedom of association. Criminality and different treatment under the law - the Central Park Five case. Hollywood and Madison Avenue. White flight and gentrification. Jeremy Carl is a senior fellow at Claremont Institute; he also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior under President Trump and is a former research fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.

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 I speak with Circe about Slavic people's views on dating and relationships, the influence of Hollywood and social media on dating expectations, and the importance of long-term character in a partner. The conversation also delves into the dating discourse on social media, the impact of online personas, and the prevalence of unrealistic expectations. we also touch on the declining birth rates in developed countries and the factors contributing to it. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the potential consequences of declining birth rates and the tensions surrounding migration. We also discuss pro-natalism, men's rights activism, the repeal of the 19th Amendment movement, the need for the right to offer a compelling positive vision, and the dangers of spreading info hazards. Circe is a pseudonymous writer for The Blaze https://www.theblaze.com/return/circe-says-ancient-advice-for-the-online-era Chapters for the full episode 00:00 The Realistic and Pragmatic Approach of Slavic People to Dating 08:44 The Impact of Online Personas on the Dating Discourse 33:15 The Tensions Surrounding Migration and Demographic Shifts 40:41 Introduction and Historical Constraints 48:00 Women's Involvement in Men's Rights Activism 57:07 Repeal the 19th Amendment 01:09:49 The Need for a Compelling Positive Vision

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 discuss Trace’s evolution from Mormonism to his current spiritual beliefs, his mission trip, and the struggle to find a personal spiritual answer. We also chat about the value of community and voluntary organization within religion, the pursuit of perfection, and the struggle against emptiness and decay. We also delve into the tension between the populist right and the traditional right, the struggle to build a cohesive movement, and the fragmentation within the online right, centrism, and the potential for a more inclusive pursuit of excellence. Our conversation concludes with a reflection on the value of life, the importance of intentional decision-making, and the duty to maintain and create positive structures. Trace Woodgrains is a pseudonymous writer and podcast producer, he is on Twitter @tracewoodgrains and he is on Substack at https://www.tracingwoodgrains.com/ Chapters for the full episode 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:02 Finding Community and Reasonable Conversations 15:17 The Value of Community and Voluntary Organization in Religion 37:04 The Tension Between the Populist Right and the Traditional Right 52:12 The Potential for a More Inclusive Center 01:09:46 The Value of Life and the Importance of Parenthood 01:15:13 Maintaining and Creating Positive Structures