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

Richard Hanania discusses leaving wokeness behind, civil rights law origins, importance of wealth, state legislating morality, potential future of monarchy, challenges of parenting in the digital age, decline in birth rates, and the role of the state in society.

Sebastian Jensen delves into the heritability of IQ and personality, gender differences in intelligence and achievement, Jewish overrepresentation, cognitive ability's impact on political views, and the influence of democracy on beliefs.

Radfem Hitler, an anonymous poster on X, discusses her journey from trad Trumpian to a radfem revolutionary, disillusionment with liberal feminism, gender-segregated spaces, and what makes for a good marriage.

Anatoly Karlin, a writer and researcher, discusses his shift from right-wing politics to advocating for network states. Topics include declining intellectual space, creating a counter elite, challenges with network states, genetic technologies, and the future of natalism.

The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack for the monthly cost of an (admittedly extravagant) coffee - 7$. You can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon for the price of a (bog standard) coffee - 5$. 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: Positive gamification - giving away rice, planting trees, saving power. Dark gamification - most everything else. Releasing the pressure of expectations on young men. The technological revolution and its consequences. The culture war as a world-spanning game. Ideology as character creation in an RPG. Back to the city after “back to the land” Trad as an attempt to capture something that never was, and much more. Gurwinder Bhogal is a writer, researcher, technologist, and the author of www.gurwinder.blog

Discussion on Turboamerica's power, AIDS impact, concept of 'Wokeness', insights from Ukraine war, Boris Berezovsky's infamy, Tucker/Putin interview debate, and the outlook for Ukraine and Poland amidst waning US interest.