Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta

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Subversive is a podcast by Alex Kaschuta about ideas that may not fit neatly into the Overton window and could use a nudge, or a sledgehammer. Alex chats to thinkers across the spectrum from iconoclast philosophers, rogue scientists, *real* journalists, and our true intellectual elite, Twitter anons. If you want to support the show or my work in general, head to my Substack: www.alexkaschuta.com or Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive

  1. NonZionism - Radicalization is just the first step

    HACE 14 H

    NonZionism - Radicalization is just the first step

    The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the journey of radicalization within dissident thought, focusing on the evolution of anti-Semitism, the complexities of ideology, and the personal beliefs that shape one's identity. We reflect on our experiences and the broader implications of these ideologies in modern society. We also explore themes of spiritual independence, racial awareness, the impact of liberal ideology, personal health transformations, the dangers of low IQ societies, the role of eugenics, the complexities of anti-Semitism, and the importance of the smart fraction versus average IQ in society. משכיל בינה is the author of NonZionism, where he’s written insightful essays on Israel, Britain, and a wide range of themes that poke at both the left and right. Chapters 00:00 Journey Through Radicalization 06:31 The Process of Deradicalization 12:32 Ideological Reflections and Political Realities 18:02 The Nature of Political Power 22:30 Living Independently in a Regime 28:29 The Balance of Radicalization and Personal Growth 34:51 The Dangers of the Dissident Right 40:40 Understanding Anti-Semitism: A Historical Perspective 48:43 The Evolution of Anti-Semitic Ideologies 56:38 Radicalization and the Role of the Internet 01:04:40 The Holocaust: A Central Narrative in Modern Ideology 01:12:25 Race Realism and Its Implications 01:20:38 The Future of Society: Eugenics and Intelligence

    1 h y 36 min
  2. Kryptogal - The Hidden Cost of Kids

    12 SEPT

    Kryptogal - The Hidden Cost of Kids

    The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the decline in birth rates and the reasons behind women choosing to have fewer children, the societal pressure on women to have children, the economic and cultural factors influencing fertility decisions, and the gender divide in the discourse on birth rates. The conversation also delves into the implications of declining birth rates for the future of the West and the challenges of balancing population growth and sustainability, the role of social media and parenting culture in shaping fertility decisions, agency, femininity, parenting, and the impact of internet culture. We also discuss the construction of femininity as opposed to masculinity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Exploring the Decline in Birth Rates 03:15 The Significance of Childbirth for Women 07:00 Gender Divide in Fertility Decisions 11:27 Implications of Declining Birth Rates for the West 13:40 Misconceptions about Fertility and Gender Stereotypes 21:37 Balancing Growth and Sustainability 29:28 Parenting Culture and Social Media Influence 36:17 The Importance of Agency and the Drain of Video Games 39:39 The Construction of Femininity and the Challenges of Parenting 55:09 The Impact of Internet Culture and Generational Divides 01:08:37 Subversive Perspectives Kryptogal (Kate, if you like) is a pseudonymous, Substack-based writer: Forbidden Closet of Mystery

    1 h y 11 min
  3. Losing our religion - Deep Left Analysis

    5 SEPT

    Losing our religion - Deep Left Analysis

    The complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, is available on Substack. For a bit less, you can also subscribe to the podcast sans writing on Patreon. This is how the show is financed and grows, so I appreciate every contribution! Please subscribe at: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ We discuss the shifting political landscape online and the importance of information hazards to the stability of politics in the future. We also look at elite culture and the probable contenders for our future organizing principles—they don’t look great. Deep Left Analysis is a pseudonymous writer and podcaster on Substack. https://deepleft.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Limitations of Facts and Logic 04:49 Different Interests and Motivated Reasoning 05:44 Elites and Secular Religions 18:39 The Changing Incentive Structure 19:32 The Weakening of Traditional Forms of Organization 33:00 The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future 40:57 The Convergence of Races and Elective Tribalism 46:34 The Importance of Stable Traditions 51:08 The Impact of Technology on Fashion and Culture

    52 min
  4. Sai Pandit - The gender wars: an Indian perspective

    23 AGO

    Sai Pandit - The gender wars: an Indian perspective

    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. 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: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ We speak about the challenges women face in online spaces, the complexities of gender dynamics, the limitations of rigid societal scripts, the limitations of statistical analysis in understanding human behavior, and the significance of subjective experiences. Our conversation highlights the cultural differences in perspectives on female agency and the impact of different legal systems on gender dynamics in India, arranged marriages, and their potential future in the West. We also discuss the challenges of modern dating apps and the need for a communal goal in relationships. The conversation then shifts to the topic of endocrine dysfunction and the decreasing age of puberty. Sai Pandit is a writer on Substack at: https://saipandit.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Recent Interview 00:53 Challenges Faced by Women in Online Spaces 03:09 The Limitations of Rigid Societal Scripts 09:02 Cultural Differences in Perspectives on Female Agency 14:47 The Complexity of Human Behavior and Subjective Experiences 19:08 The Impact of Legal Systems on Gender Dynamics 29:43 The Importance of Meaningful Connections and Understanding 43:40 Arranged Marriages: The Spectrum of Arrangements 53:40 The Potential Future of Arranged Marriages in the West 56:20 Challenges of Modern Dating Apps 01:01:26 Understanding the Decreasing Age of Puberty 01:10:53 The Complexity of Endocrine Dysfunction 01:19:02 Recommended Writers

    1 h y 3 min
  5. Eurydice - How to make marriage work

    8 AGO

    Eurydice - How to make marriage work

    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. 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: ⁠⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the challenges and complexities of modern relationships and marriages, the loss of unified narratives, the saturation of relationship advice, the importance of personal responsibility, voicing needs, and avoiding resentment in relationships. The conversation also delves into the impact of legal systems on relationships and the role of pronatalism in encouraging marriage and having children. We also address the gender dynamics and expectations in relationships, the need for strong individuals who can advocate for themselves while respecting their partner's desires, the dynamics of sex, relationships, and marriage from a gendered perspective, the challenges faced by men in forming real connections and attracting the kind of women they desire, the concept of hypergamy and how it is often misunderstood and much more. Eurydice is a pseudonymous writer and Twitter/X poster @euridicelives. She also writes on Substack @euridicelives Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Challenges of Modern Relationships 02:31 The Saturated Market of Relationship Advice 09:20 Resentment and the Importance of Voicing Needs 18:44 Personal Responsibility in Marriage 22:41 The Impact of Legal Systems on Relationships 28:26 Encouraging Marriage and Having Children 32:42 Gender Dynamics and Expectations in Relationships 46:02 The Paradox of Optimizing for Sex 50:08 The Impact of Technology on Modern Relationships 57:44 The Cultural Issue of Male Worthlessness 01:02:46 The Value of Women's Sexual Desires and Investments 01:09:26 The Overlooked Qualities Women Desire 01:13:18 The Complexity of Hypergamy

    60 min
  6. Erik Hoel - The Tao of having babies

    26 JUL

    Erik Hoel - The Tao of having babies

    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. 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: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive⁠ Our conversation explores the concept of pronatalism, the role of parents in shaping the values and behaviors of their children, the influence of genetics and culture, the limitations of heritability studies, and the challenges of navigating the complex nature vs. nurture debate. We also talk about the complexity of personality traits, the challenges of measuring and understanding them, the different flavors of traits, and the role of parenting in shaping them. The discussion also touches on the search for meaning in life, the impact of career choices, the importance of parenting styles, and the need for pro-natalist policies. Erik Hoel is an essayist, a neuroscientist, a novelist, and the author of one of my favorite Substacks: The Intrinsic Perspective Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pronatalism and the Repugnant Conclusion 09:17 The Role of Parents in Shaping Values and Behaviors 18:59 Genetics, Heritability, and the Nature vs. Nurture Debate 40:22 The Complexity of Personality Traits 42:07 The Challenges of Measurement 46:12 Finding Meaning in Life 51:04 The Experience of Parenthood 56:49 Pronatalist Policies

    55 min
  7. O.W. Root - How you dress matters.

    19 JUL

    O.W. Root - How you dress matters.

    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. 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: ⁠https://www.alexkaschuta.com/⁠ ⁠  / aksubversive⁠   We speak about how the impact of personal aesthetics on mental health and self-perception is significant, about how our convenience-oriented culture and the rise of athleisure have led to a decline in personal aesthetics and a lack of social pressure to dress well, about how men need to care about their aesthetics not only for their own well-being but also as a positive influence on their children. We also address how women play a role in influencing their partner's style, customization and tailoring, making progress, feeling good, and looking good; having kids can help shift focus away from wallowing and towards taking responsibility and finding joy in the present moment and much more. O.W Root is a menswear expert, a Twitter poster @NecktieSalvage, and a writer on Substack at https://necktiesalvage.substack.com/ Chapters for the full conversation. 00:00 The Impact of Personal Aesthetics on Mental Health 02:25 The Power of Dressing with Intention 04:02 The Decline of Personal Aesthetics in a Convenience-Oriented Culture 05:30 The Importance of Men's Style for Self-Perception and Parenting 07:08 The Degeneration of Culture and the Loss of Personal Style 11:49 Trends, Customization, and Tailoring 14:18 Making Progress in Personal Style 43:23 The Absurdity of Normalcy in the Age of Extremes 48:28 Embracing Imperfection and Living with Direction 52:13 Overcoming the Fear of Making Mistakes 54:48 Shifting Focus from Wallowing to Taking Responsibility 01:01:39 Riding the Wave of Life and Finding Joy in the Present

    53 min
  8. Stella Tsantekidou - Needy femcels in horny world

    11 JUL

    Stella Tsantekidou - Needy femcels in horny world

    This is the first half of our conversation. The full episode and the complete archive of Subversive episodes, including exclusive episodes and my writing, are available on Substack. 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: https://www.alexkaschuta.com/ https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive Our conversation explores moral posturing, the contrast between female neediness and male horniness, the transformation from undesirable to desirable, the experiences of femcels, and the role of feminism in different cultures. We also speak about feminism, relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery. Stella shares her experience of feeling empowered by feminism while studying in London but also highlights the challenges she faced, such as casual sex and the devaluation of relationships. She discusses the pressure women face to get married and have children and the impact it can have on their lives. We also reflect on our relationships with our mothers and their influence on our identities. They also discuss the importance of emotional maturity and therapy's role in personal growth. Stella Tsantekidou is a writer and political commentator. She’s on Twitter at @Stsantek. She writes on Substack at: 00:00 Moral Posturing and Refreshing Authenticity 03:30 The Contrast Between Female Neediness and Male Horniness 08:17 The Hidden World of Femcels 24:58 The Role of Feminism in Different Cultures 34:25 Empowerment and Challenges of Feminism 37:21 The Pressure to Get Married and Have Children 41:48 Struggles in Marriages and Divorce 47:19 Dating, Self-Worth, and Relationships 50:49 Navigating Political Differences and Speaking to the Right 53:35 Mothers and Identity 56:11 Emotional Maturity and Therapy 59:42 John Stuart Mill: Exploring Women's Identity

    45 min
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Subversive is a podcast by Alex Kaschuta about ideas that may not fit neatly into the Overton window and could use a nudge, or a sledgehammer. Alex chats to thinkers across the spectrum from iconoclast philosophers, rogue scientists, *real* journalists, and our true intellectual elite, Twitter anons. If you want to support the show or my work in general, head to my Substack: www.alexkaschuta.com or Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aksubversive

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  • Creador
    Alexandra Kaschuta
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    167
  • Clasificación
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    © Alexandra Kaschuta
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