Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Are Progressives Mutants Who Hate Society? (Understanding Spiteful Mutant Theory)

Mar 3, 2026
They discuss Edward Dutton’s “spiteful mutants” idea and how relaxed natural selection might shape modern behavior. Conversations cover progressive protester aesthetics, links between biology and political trends, and alleged ties between modernity, parasites, and shifting sexual norms. They end by weighing radical solutions like embryo selection, germline editing, or social engineering.
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INSIGHT

Phenotype Correlates With Political Presentation

  • Hosts note progressive protesters often present atypical physiognomy and behaviors, suggesting phenotypic signals correlate with ideology.
  • They compare protest crowds' appearance to Rocky Horror aesthetics to illustrate perceived mismatch.
ADVICE

Consider Unintuitive Harm Reduction Policies

  • Legalizing pornography reduced reported child sexual assaults in examples like Czech Republic and Japan, so policy choices can have counterintuitive effects.
  • Malcolm cites Czech legalization (2000→1000 cases) and Japan declines as empirical cases.
INSIGHT

Spiteful Mutant Theory Explained

  • Spiteful Mutant theory says relaxed selection since industrialization let harmful brain-related mutations accumulate and these individuals spread maladaptive social behaviors.
  • Edward Dutton links mouse social-epistasis experiments to humans, arguing mutants can lower group testosterone and fertility.
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