"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture

In this episode of Whatifalthist, host Rudyard is joined by Samo Burja, founder of Bismarck Analysis and Palladium Magazine. They engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering political dynamics, the impact of technology on society, and the historical parallels that can be drawn from current events. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/35528506-03e8-4ef2-84b2-5424f7f2fc7bSPONSORS:NetSuite: More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: https://netsuite.com/102Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitiveRECOMMENDED PODCAST:Check out Modern Relationships, where Erik Torenberg interviews tech power couples and leading thinkers to explore how ambitious people actually make partnerships work. Founders Fund's Delian Asparouhov and researcher Nadia Asparouhova kick off the series with an unfiltered conversation about their relationship evolution.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1786227593Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hJzs0gDg6lRT6r10mdpVgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernRelationshipsPod

Explore the warnings from early 20th-century thinkers about the collapsing civilization under the weight of bureaucracy. The discussion highlights the detrimental effects of modern governance on personal freedoms and societal health. Learn how historical philosophies reflect current political dynamics and the challenges posed by oppressive bureaucratic systems. The conversation also tackles the evolution of governance and the consequences of growing state control, revealing a pressing need for spiritual and intellectual revival in today's society.

Growing up with Catholic/Protestant parents showed me how ideas shape reality—and why people throughout history die for them. As a child, I couldn't understand why someone would sacrifice their life for beliefs. Now I realize justice isn't just an abstract concept—it's what separates America from Argentina. Reading Orwell's 1984 as a teenager horrified me, watching its predictions materialize around us as wokeness creates the perfect pathway to totalitarianism.--SPONSORS:NetSuite: More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: https://netsuite.com/102Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive

Sick in Montpellier, France during the early virus days, surrounded by Yellow Vest protests and social decay, I read "The Great Wave" about inflation history at 2AM and experienced a horrifying revelation—everything suddenly connected. Like a horror movie where scattered clues form a terrifying pattern, I saw civilization's trajectory with perfect clarity. This profound realization changed my life and this channel forever, shifting my focus from alternate history to sharing the uncomfortable truths I'd discovered.SPONSORS:NetSuite: More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: https://netsuite.com/102Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitiveTake your personal data back with Incogni! Use code WHATIFALTHIST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/whatifalthist--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:Check out Modern Relationships, where Erik Torenberg interviews tech power couples and leading thinkers to explore how ambitious people actually make partnerships work. Founders Fund's Delian Asparouhov and researcher Nadia Asparouhova kick off the series with an unfiltered conversation about their relationship evolution.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1786227593Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hJzs0gDg6lRT6r10mdpVgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernRelationshipsPod--LINKS:Link to HIstory 102: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NCSdGglnmdWg-qHALhu1wLink to my cancellation insurance: https://becomepluribus.com/creators/20Link to my Twitter - https://x.com/whatifalthistLink to my Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rudyardwlynch/?hl=en--Bibliography:The Great Wave by David Hackett FischerSecular Cycles by Peter TurchinAges of Discord by Peter TurchinThe Economics of Discontent by Jean Michel PaulThe Identity of France by Fernand BraudelThe History of Civilizations by Fernand BraudelThe Mediterranean at the time of Philip 2nd by Fernand BraudelThe Structures of Every day life by Fernand BraudelLeviathan and Its Enemies by Sam FrancisThe Global Crisis by Geoffrey ParkerOn Hero Worship by Thomas CarlylAlbion's Seed by David Hackett FischerLong Cycles by GoldsteinThe Rise and Fall of Great Powers by Paul KennedyGenerations by Strauss and HoweDecline of the West by Oswald SpenglerThe Coming Caesars by Amaury de riencourtRise of the West by William McNeilThe Pursuit of Power by William McNeilTragedy and Hope by Caroll QuiggleyThe Great Leveler by Walter ScheduleCapital by Thomas PickettyThe History of Philosophy by Bertrand RussellThe Middle Ages by Sidney PainterThe Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman

Explore the journey of uncovering historical truths and challenging mainstream beliefs. Delve into the genetic underpinnings of human behavior and how they shape intelligence and personality. Examine the dangers of perfectionism and oversimplified views on gender differences. Critique the intersection of anthropology with modern ideology, revealing how contemporary agendas distort historical perspectives. Uncover economic myths surrounding wealth and success while calling for a reevaluation of societal beliefs influenced by technology and history.

Explore the intricate distinctions within conservative factions and their historic evolution. Dive into the struggle between technological advancement and national debt management. Compare wealth and societal structures in America and Mexico, revealing entrenched corruption in Latin America. Unpack the paradox of British rightism intertwining with liberalism and its influence on traditional conservatism. Journey through capitalism's evolution and examine the ideological roots of rightism, alongside the dynamics of the Muslim world's radical movements.

Dive into the complexities of human societies through anthropology and the dangers of media bias. Uncover how historical leftist ideologies shape today’s politics and culture. Explore the evolution of modern leftist thought, intertwined with occult movements and revolutionary ideas. Discover the psychological tactics of politicking, including smear campaigns. Finally, confront the risks of ideological blindness and its historically catastrophic impacts on society.

The podcast delves into how societal ideals distort self-perception and personal struggles. It questions the notion of modern life being better, highlighting pervasive debt issues and offering solutions for financial distress. The discussion also tackles the paradox of wealth and mental wellness, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from emotional nourishment rather than material success. Additionally, it reflects on the challenges of growing up without a father, shedding light on mental health struggles and the alienation faced by many young adults today.

The Political Compass—created by libertarians to separate themselves from fascism—works fine for modern Western politics but COMPLETELY BREAKS when applied to history. Why are Medieval Europe, the Taliban, and Imperial Japan all crammed into "authoritarian right"? This episode introduces the Political Triangle, a superior anthropological model that can accurately map EVERY society in human history, revealing deeper patterns than the simplistic right-left divide dominating our current era.--SPONSORS:NetSuite: More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: https://netsuite.com/102Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitivePDS Debt is offering a free debt analysis. It only takes thirty seconds. Get yours at https://pdsdebt.com/free-debt-assessment/?ref=whatifalthist--LINKS:Link to my second podcast on world history and interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5ojLink to my cancellation insurance: https://becomepluribus.com/creators/20Link to my Twitter- https://x.com/whatifalthistLink to my Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/rudyardwlynch/?hl=en--RECOMMENDED PODCAST:🎙️ This Won't Last - Eavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, business, venture, investing, and politics.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765665937Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HwSNeVLL1MXy0RjFPyOSzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWontLastpodcast--Bibliography: Curt Doolittle's work. Available on the Propertarian WebsiteThe Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama The Decay of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia by David Christian. 2 volumesThe History of Russia by Orlando FigesEurope by Norman DaviesThe Isles by Norman Davies Al Muqqahdimmah by Ibn KhaldunMan and His Symbols by Carl JungThe Elephant in the Brain by SimlerThe Rise of the West by McNeilBloodlands by Timothy SnyderAtrocities by Matthew WhiteThe True Believer by Eric HofferSex and Power in History by Amaury de RiencourtThe Origins of Ideology by Immanuel ToddThe Moral Animal by Robert WrightSex and Culture by JD UnwinThe Lonely Crowd by David RiesmanVery Beautiful People by Ashley MearsEnvy by Helmut SchoeckThe Righteous Mind by John HaidtSeeing like a State by James ScottWar in Human Civilization by Azar GatConquests and Cultures by Thomas SowellWar and Peace and War by Peter TurchinWhy Nations Fail by Robinson and AcemogluDominion by Tom HollandThe Ancient City by Foustel de CoulangesA History of Civilizations by Fernand Braudel War, What is it Good for by Ian MorrisThe Leviathan and Its Enemies by Samuel FrancisA Conflict of Visions by Thomas SowellThe Great Leveler by Walter Scheidel

The podcast dives deep into the legacy of Ted Kaczynski, exploring how his critiques of industrial society resonate today. It examines the influence of CIA experiments on his psyche and the transformation into the Unabomber. Discussions about the emotional isolation catalyzed by industrialization critique the consequences of modern technology on relationships. The motivations behind Kaczynski's manifesto raise ethical questions about ideological violence. Lastly, it highlights the internet's dual nature, praising its freedom while cautioning against rising surveillance.