Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller discusses how consumerist culture affects fertility, status games in parenting, the challenges of the blank slate view of human nature, and the adaptive nature of self-deception. The extended discussion covers polyamory's elitist appeal and the debate on its normalization in society.

Irish Times columnist Finn McRedmond discusses Ireland's recent referendum outcomes on marriage and motherhood definitions, societal attitudes towards immigration, and the challenges of liberalization. They also delve into the evolution of abortion laws, the pro-choice stance in relation to Catholicism, and the shifting religious landscape of Ireland towards secularism.

Robin Hanson, Associate Professor of Economics, discusses falling birth rates and the potential impact on innovation and a high tech future. The conversation explores the consequences of declining populations, preservation of cultural identity, and the intersection of Amish values with advanced technology in future societies.

Heather Heying discusses modern guidance on breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and sleep training. Reflecting on historical inaccuracies in parenting advice. Exploring cultural perspectives on children and navigating complexities of co-sleeping advice. Critiquing official guidelines and examining historical views on infanticide and abortion in early modern England.

Catherine Pakaluk, Director of Social Research and Associate Professor at the Catholic University of America, dives into the lives of highly educated women who embrace large families. She discusses how these women challenge societal norms and the joy they find in motherhood. The conversation highlights the unique struggles of balancing multiple children with career aspirations, while also emphasizing the importance of family-centered values. With insights on the emotional and financial dynamics of parenting, Pakaluk reveals the deeper motivations behind their choices.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is the journalist Abigail Shrier, author of the bestselling 'Irreversible Damage', and now a new book – 'Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up.' We spoke about the harmful side effects of therapy, particularly for children, whether the rise of therapy culture is a product of family disintegration, and why girls from liberal families have been worst affected by the rise in teenage mental illness. In the extended part of the episode, we also spoke about gentle parenting and why parenting gurus are so attractive.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Helen Joyce, director of advocacy at Sex Matters, and the author of the 2021 book 'Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality.'We spoke today about fan fiction, a topic that Helen has been researching for many years. Why are so many girls and young women obsessed with fanfic? Why does it so often feature romantic relationships between men? And why has it become much more sexually explicit in recent years? In the extended part of the episode we spoke about the impact that fanfic is having on our sexual culture and its role in encouraging young women to identify as trans or non-binary. 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Dr. Avital Hazony Levi, a postdoctoral fellow at Tel Aviv University who specialises in philosophy and the study of the Hebrew Bible. We spoke about why Israel has the highest birth rate in the developed world, motherhood in the Bible, the rejection of biological family in the kibbutz movement, and traditional Jewish matchmaking. 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Rakib Ehsan, writer, researcher, and author of 'Beyond Grievance: What the Left gets wrong about ethnic minorities.' We started by speaking about family breakdown as a cause of inequality across ethnic groups, and the enormous differences in economic success between different ethnic minorities in Britain, and the tension that generates…

Behavioral scientist Cory Clark discusses the feminization of public life, exploring gender differences in academia, societal impact, challenges for women in the military and professional world, and the evolving perspectives on meritocracy and equality.