"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture

Explore the turbulence brewing in modern Russia, marked by economic challenges and fragile governance. Delve into how Stalinism's legacy still looms over society and the complexities of Putin’s rise. The significant shifts since the 2000s reveal a nation grappling with cronyism, wealth disparity, and a distressed young populace. As cultural revival battles with geopolitical hurdles, the potential for a political upheaval grows, painting a picture of a country at a crossroads.

Colonialism is unpacked as a dual-edged sword, showcasing its role as both a perceived civilizing force and a source of moral controversy. The unique experiences of Ireland under British rule add layers to the typical colonial narrative. War is argued to be essential in shaping human civilization, challenging modern peaceful perspectives. The discussion reveals cultural misunderstandings and racial attitudes in colonial encounters, exposing the brutal realities faced by both sides. A nuanced exploration of colonial legacies invites listeners to rethink historical assessments.

Explore the intriguing parallels between non-player characters in video games and real-life interactions, prompting reflection on authenticity. Delve into the experiences of conformity and invisibility in modern society, contrasting them with the strong bonds of pre-modern communities. The discussion also critiques the role of power dynamics in shaping perceptions and the risks of overly relying on logic in political discourse. Finally, navigate the polarized landscape of contemporary issues while reevaluating societal values amid a culture of disillusionment.

Politicians can only reference four historical moments—Civil War, Revolution, WWII, and post-1960s events. This crippling historical myopia prevents us from seeing our true position in history's cycles (100-year, 300-year, and 2000-year patterns). Our society bears SHOCKING similarities to the 1630s—politically, religiously, and economically. Even modern warfare resembles the Thirty Years' War, not WWII. The Middle East is experiencing its own "Islamic Thirty Years' War" right now.--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/cognitiveLink to common ground-   / @commonground-qg5oj  --BIBLIOGRAPHY:The Global Crisis by Geoffrey ParkerThe Military Revolution by Geoffrey ParkerThe 30 Years War by Peter WilsonThe Little Ice Age by Brian FaganEurope by Norman DaviesAtrocities by Matthew WhiteThe Culture Map by Erin MeyerThe Great Wave by David Hackett FischerSecular Cycles by Peter TurchinDisunited Nations by Peter ZeihanThe End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter ZeihanMillennium by Ian MortimerProtestants by Alec RyrieThe Next 100 Years by George FriedmanThe Great Leveler by Walter Scheidel1632 by Eric FlintTecniques and Technology by Lewis Mumford

Dave Chappelle perfectly captured what many feel: supporting feminism's dictionary definition (equal rights) while rejecting what the movement has become. Most young men now see feminism's loudest voices promoting active hatred against males and fighting biological reality itself. This episode tracks feminism's transformation from noble cause to toxic force, examining the deeper historical, biological and cultural factors driving this evolution—a journey far more complex than you could possibly imagine.--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/cognitiveClick this link to start earning rewards on Ipsos iSay! https://www.inflcr.co/SHII6 Thanks Ipsos iSay for sponsoring!Link to Common Ground-   / @commonground-qg5oj  Link to my podcast common ground-   / @history102-qg5oj  --LINKS:Instagram: Rudyard William Lynch (@rudyardwlynch) • Instagram photos ...https://www.instagram.com › rudyardwlynchTwitter:https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref...Patreon, First 200 pages of cultural history of America and 400 of history of the new world alongside exclusive maps:https://www.patreon.com › whatifalthist--BIBLIOGRAPHY:Lineages of Modernity by Todd EmmanuelThe Origins of Ideology by Todd EmmanuelSex and Power in History by Amaury de RiencourtTragedy and Hope by Carroll QuiggleySex and Power in History by JD UnwinEve's Rib by Robert PooleThe Genetic Lottery by HardenBehave by SapolskyCynical Theories by James LindsayWoke Racism by John McWhorterWho We Are and How We Got Here by David ReichThe Naked Ape by Desmond MorrisThe Naked Woman by Desmond MorrisSexual Personae by Camille PagliaCulture's Consequences by HofstederEvil by BaumeisterThe Happiness Hypothesis by Jon Haidt

Having created six different social clubs across spectrum—from "talented young people" to LA influencers—I've witnessed something terrifying: our society's most successful members exist in completely different realities from everyone else. At 22, I see obvious truths (Chinese threat, dating collapse, widespread poverty) that elites actively deny or remain shockingly unaware of. This profound disconnect mirrors pre-revolutionary France's elite blindness—a giant societal vacuum no one wants to acknowledge.--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/cognitiveLink to Shield Wallet-https://shield-wallet.com/discount/WH...Link to my podcast common ground-   / @history102-qg5oj  --LINKS:Instagram: Rudyard William Lynch (@rudyardwlynch) • Instagram photos ...https://www.instagram.com › rudyardwlynchTwitter:https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref...Patreon, First 200 pages of cultural history of America and 400 of history of the new world alongside exclusive maps:https://www.patreon.com › whatifalthist--BIBLIOGRAPHY:The Economics of Discontent by Jean Michel PaulThe Great Wave by David Hackett FischerSecular Cycles by Peter TurchinAges of Discord by Peter TurchinLost Connections by Johann HariLineages of Modernity by Todd EmmanuelSex and Culture by JD UnwinDominion by Tom HollandEurope by Norman DaviesThe Righteous Mind by Jon HaidtThe Storm Before the Calm by George FriedmanBeautiful Losers by Samuel FrancisLeviathan and its Enemies by Samuel Francis

Explore the looming crisis as historical patterns of demographic collapse repeat. Discover a survival framework focusing on physical, social, and mental resilience. Learn about the risks of inflation and how skills surpass credentials in uncertain times. Tips on relocating for safety and practical preparedness are shared, along with insights on building strong social networks. Delve into the psychological aspects, including the impact of crises on mental health and the importance of maintaining honor and adapting wisely in turbulent times.

Exploring totalitarian movements post-20th century atrocities, impact of World War I on ideologies, gender perspectives in ideologies, rise and fall of liberalism, communism, and fascism, and the managerial revolution's influence on liberalism and society.

After personal upheaval that forced me to reevaluate everything, I'm tackling philosophy's ultimate question despite our society's cowardly avoidance of mortality and meaning. The crushing crisis killing modernity is our inability to face death. This isn't just abstract philosophy—understanding death's role reveals why our civilization is collapsing beneath us. History viewed through this lens changes EVERYTHING.--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/cognitiveLink to Power up Paradise to buy incredible video game phone cases with the code WHATIF5-https://power-up-paradise.com/discoun...--SOURCES:The Worm at the Core by Sheldon SolomonThe Master and His Emissary by McGhilChirstMaps of Meaning by Jordan PetersonThe Blank Slate by Steven PinkerWorld War 1 by John KeeganThe Ascent of Humanity by EisensteinThe Knowledge Machine by Michael StrevensThe Happiness Hypothesis by John HaidtThe Origins of Ideologies by Todd Immanuel Lineages of Modernity by Todd ImmanuelSexual Personae by Camille PagliaMan and His Symbols by Carl JungCynical Theories by James Lindsay and Helen PluckroseA Secular Age by Charles TaylorThe Web of Meaning by Jeremy LentSeculosity by David ZahlHidden Truth by Houston SmithNorse Myth by Neil GaimanOriental Mythology by Joseph CambleSapiens by Yuval Noah HarariRecapture the Rapture by Jamie WhealNations by Azar GatThe Moral Animal by Robert WrightDominion by Tom HollandThe World's Religions by Houston SmithDynasty by Tom HollandHomo Ludens by Johan HuizingaThe True Believer by Eric HofferTrauma and the Soul by Thomas KalschedDisunited Nations by Peter ZeihanThe Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt

Communism represents humanity's largest-ever attempt at total societal reinvention—briefly ruling ONE-THIRD of the human race! we both independently marked communist territories as completely different civilizations from what came before.This episode reveals why communism ultimately failed to establish itself as a lasting civilization despite controlling massive territory and populations. I explore its theological and sociological underpinnings as a functional religion, avoiding philosophical naval-gazing by focusing on historical evidence.--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--SOURCES:Bloodlands by Timothy SnyderTragedy and Hope by Carroll QuigleyThe Rise and Fall of Communism by Archie BrownEnvy by Helmut SchoeckThe Master and His Emissary by Ian McGhilChristA Secret History of the World by Mark BoothDominion by Tom HollandA Secular Age by Charles TaylorMao by Jung ChangAtrocities by Matthew WhiteThe Origins of Ideology by Immanuel ToddA History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia by David ChristianSex and Power in History by Amaury de RiencourtEurope by Norman DaviesA Conflict of Visions by Thomas SowellIntellectuals by Thomas SowellBasic Economics by Thomas SowellThe Righteous Mind by Jon Haidt A History of Philosophy by Bertrand RusselThe Seven Types of Atheism by GrayBehave by SapolskyThe Genetic Lottery by HardenWho We Are and How We Got Here by David ReichThe Blank Slate by Steven PinkerThe Knowledge Machine by Michael StrevensCynical Theories by James Lindsay and Helen PluckroseThe Square and the Tower by Niall FergusonThe History of Philosophy by Will DurantThe Road to Serfdom by HayekThe True Believer by Eric HofferRules for Radicals by Saul AlinskySeeing Like a State by James C ScottThe Worm at the Core by Sheldon SolomonA History of the English Speaking World since 1900 by Andrew Roberts--LINKS:Instagram: .  / rudyardwlynch  Twitter:https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref...Patreon, First 200 pages of cultural history of America and 400 of history of the new world alongside exclusive maps:https://www.patreon.com › whatifalthistCheck out Pearl:https://pearl.link/whatifalthist