Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Us Vs Them: But Who is "Them"? (The Insanity of a Genophage Cure)

Mar 31, 2026
They debate why eliminating in-groups risks civilizational survival and why enforcing laws matters more than feel-good universalism. They use the Mass Effect genophage dilemma to explore population math and cultural scaling. They discuss which social groups make pragmatic allies, charter cities and space as cultural refuges, and how fertility and assimilation shape long-term national outcomes.
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INSIGHT

Aid Can Perpetuate Harm Without Cultural Change

  • Increasing resources to struggling cultures can enable higher fertility without cultural shifts, perpetuating suffering.
  • Malcolm argues outsiders face two choices: aid (enable suffering), eradicate, or accept ongoing poor conditions.
INSIGHT

Cultural Resistance Shapes Immigration Outcomes

  • Some immigrant groups sustain distinct cultures across generations due to cultural resistance to acculturation.
  • Examples: Orthodox Jews, Amish, and Romani resist assimilation and thus change host-culture dynamics long-term.
ADVICE

Ally With Those Who Share Your Enemies

  • Prioritize strategic allyship with groups that share core enemies rather than superficial cultural similarity.
  • Malcolm recommends working with groups like Orthodox Jews or Mormons to build durable coalitions against the urban monoculture.
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