Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta Alexandra Kaschuta

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Our conversation explores the topic of housing and its influence on people's lives, the supply and demand dynamics of the housing market, the problem of expanding housing supply and preserving cultural values, the impact of immigration on housing demand, the effect of open borders on non-college educated workers, negativity bias in the news, the role of the internet in shaping cultural conversations, the impact of screens and technology on children and more.

Bryan Caplan is an economist and author. A professor of economics at George Mason University, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center, and an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute. He publishes his own blog on Substack, which I highly recommend, Bet on It.

Bet On It

Chapters

00:00 The Exorbitant Cost of Housing

02:01 Government Regulation and Housing Prices

04:14 Expanding Housing Supply and Cultural Values

06:39 Deregulation and Open Borders

10:55 The Internet and the Negativity Bias

45:05 Nature vs. Nurture and Parenting

48:26 The Impact of Screens and Technology on Children

54:39 Choosing Coping Strategies and Individual Responsibility

01:06:09 Underrated Thinkers




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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:⁠

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⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive/


We chat about the concept of agency and how it relates to women's sexuality, the role of societal norms and expectations, and the importance of personal responsibility. We also touch on the dating market, gender differences, the impact of cultural shifts on relationships, transgender athletes in sports, the optimal rate of divorce, and the challenges of online communities.

Regan Arntz-Grey is a writer with a compelling presence on Substack.


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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


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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.


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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


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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.

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This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution!

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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


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