"WhatifAlthist" | World History, Philosophy, Culture

Rudyard Lynch
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Mar 22, 2024 • 51min

What Happened to Modern Feminism?

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
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Mar 22, 2024 • 43min

Why America will Have its French Revolution.

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
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Mar 22, 2024 • 42min

How to Survive the Coming Crisis

Even if you're coping, you feel it—the world is sliding toward catastrophe. As a historian who's analyzed secular crises (French Revolution, Wars of Religion, Black Death), I see the same demographic patterns repeating. With developed nations losing HALF their populations and fragile global supply chains collapsing, this isn't abstract history anymore—it's our future. Drawing on personal wilderness experience and apocalypse-prepper wisdom, I'll show practical ways to navigate what's coming.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/cognitiveCheck out Enlisted https://enplay.link/whatifalthistDon Shift's books-https://www.amazon.com/stores/Don%20S...--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 Great Wave by David Hackett FischerAges of Discord by Peter TurchinSecular Cycles by Peter TurchinThe End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter ZeihanDisunited Nations by Peter ZeihanThe Accidental Superpower by Peter ZeihanThe Economics of Discontent by Jean Michel PaulOn Grand Strategy by John Lewis GaddisThe True Believer by Eric HofferAtrocities by Matthew WhiteThe Ages of American Capitalism by John LevyStrategy by Lawrence FreemanLong Cycles by GoldmanEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardMaps of Meaning by Jordan PetersonMeditations by Marcus AureliusEvil by BaumeisterMan and His Symbols by Carl JungThe Happiness Hypothesis by John HaidtThe Secret to our Success by Joseph Heinrich
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Mar 22, 2024 • 42min

The Secret History of the 20th Century

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.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 38min

How Death Creates Everything

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
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Mar 22, 2024 • 51min

Why Communism is a Failed Religion

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
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Mar 22, 2024 • 24min

Are We on The Verge of Nuclear War?

Nuclear weapons gave humanity godlike power that ancient Hindus attributed only to Vishnu: the ability to destroy civilization in an afternoon. For 80 years, we've lived under this Sword of Damocles—our technological wealth shadowed by potential annihilation. With Chinese warmongering and Russia's Ukraine invasion, this video examines whether our civilization is doomed to nuclear catastrophe, shattering your perception of reality.--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--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
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Mar 22, 2024 • 35min

The Philosophy and History Behind Lord of the Rings

This episode dives beneath Middle Earth's surface to reveal the profound historical and philosophical foundations Tolkien embedded as an Oxford professor of Anglo-Saxon literature. What appears as a "silly fairy tale" actually represents both a perfect exemplification of its era AND timeless wisdom that transcends even Tolkien's intentions. Prepare to be shocked by its true depth.--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 here to use Masterworks:https://www.masterworks.art/whatifalt...--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 › whatifalthistCheck out Pearl:https://pearl.link/whatifalthist
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Mar 22, 2024 • 34min

Is the Dollar Doomed?

Countries worldwide are suddenly ditching the dollar to trade in local currencies—a seismic shift most know is important but can't explain why. This isn't just some obscure finance topic! The dollar's status as world reserve currency directly impacts YOUR survival. I'm breaking down the global monetary system and revealing whether these changes will collapse American dominance or prove meaningless. Either way, your financial future hangs in the balance.--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--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 › whatifalthistCheck out Pearl:https://pearl.link/whatifalthist
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Mar 22, 2024 • 26min

How Would WW3 Be Fought?

After nine years making predictions, I'm revisiting my World War III analysis because reality has proven EVEN WORSE than I forecasted. My original video was reasonable, but history has completely changed my assessment. This updated analysis explores who would win modern history's bloodiest conflict, where battle lines would form, and what's truly at stake—potentially our very survival.Check out War Thunder here: https://playwt.link/whatifalthist--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--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 › whatifalthistCheck out Pearl:https://pearl.link/whatifalthist

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