Aporia Podcast

Join us for a fascinating exploration as we're joined by Simone Collins, an entrepreneur, pronatalist mother, and a consistent Twitter presence. Simone offers an enlightening perspective on pronatalism and its relation to eugenics. Listen in as we discuss the complexities of demographic collapse and the role of diversity in cultural survival. Simone shares insights on how certain cultures, like South Koreans and Native Americans, are at risk of cultural mass extinction, and how a pluralistic approach to pronatalism could help.

British social commentator Toby Young joins the podcast to discuss the concept of meritocracy and its effects on society, including socioeconomic inequality and inherited wealth. The conversation delves into the potential of genetic redistribution and technology's impact on equality. They also explore the feasibility of utopian socialism and the ethical concerns of altering human nature through genetic interventions.

Joseph Bronski is a Substack writer and researcher working in quantitative sociobiology. He’s also the author of An Empirical Introduction to Youth. Find him on Twitter/X and YouTube. Timestamps: (0:00:00) - Components of Political Agency (0:13:24) - Political Agency and Union Formation (0:20:09) - Literature Education's Impact on Society (0:28:41) - Elite Theory and Frustration With Regurgitation (0:36:39) - Debate on IQ and Genetic Influence (0:45:17) - Racial Bias in GWAS Studies Debate (0:53:01) - Controversial Perspectives on Genetic Traits (0:56:40) - Controversial Views on Genetic Modification (1:04:39) - Debunking Historical Idealism and Cultural Evolution (1:21:00) - Genetic Decline and the Rise of Leftism (1:32:58) - Culture, Mutational Load, and Leftism (1:43:10) - Mutational Load's Impact on Lefties' Beliefs (1:58:49) - Genetic Improvement and Mutational Load

Get access to our Bonus Questions with Heather here: www.aporiamagazine.com Heather Mac Donald is a conservative commentator, Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and the author of books such as The War on Cops, The Diversity Delusion, and When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives. She frequently contributes to publications like The Wall Street Journal and City Journal. Find her on Twitter/X here. Timestamps: 0:06:52 - America's Racial History and White Supremacy 0:11:56 - Inner City Classrooms and Behavioral Differences 0:14:18 - Behavioral Disparities and Lack of Awareness 0:18:54 - Diversity's Impact on STEM Fields 0:26:33 - Race and Intelligence in Academic Hiring 0:31:25 - Racial Preferences and Self-Doubt 0:36:04 - Race Activism and Civil Rights Advocacy 0:39:40 - Media's Racist Coverage and Black Lives 0:59:50 - Defending White Civilization

Aella is an independent researcher and data scientist with a focus on sex and relationships. Before that, Aella ran a popular OnlyFans account, earning as much as $100,000 per month. Subscribe to her Substack here:

Richard Hanania is the founder and president of the Center for the Study of Partizan Ship and Ideology, and author of Origins of Woke. Richard shares enlightening perspectives on how pivotal moments in history, like the Civil Rights Act and the advent of technological developments, shaped the contours of the wokeness debate. We dissect the evolution of Civil Rights Law, exploring critical cases like Griggs v Duke Power Company and interpretations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that redefined the concept of potential discrimination. We explore strategies to combat wokeness, assess its impact on the political landscape, and ponder over the power of winning elections and the role of the judiciary. Finally, we uncover the philosophical roots of Richard Hanania's libertarianism, reconciling his non-libertarian ideas and influences. Timestamps: 0:00 - Origins of Woke 05:41 - The Evolution of Civil Rights Law 15:39 - Standardized Testing's Impact on Hiring 22:17 - Causes and Impact of Wokeness 33:09 - Causes of the Great Awakening Exploration 43:57 - Corporations and the Origins of Wokeness 51:34 - Trans Issues, Corporations, Foreign Policy 59:21 - Strategies for Combating Wokeness in Government 1:06:02 - Analysis of Wokeness and Political Landscape 1:13:51 - Explaining the Complexity of Libertarianism

We tackle the controversial topic of the morality of colonialism with Anglican priest, theologian, and ethicist, Nigel Bigger. Throughout this discussion, we trace the trajectory of the British Empire from its inception through imperialism and colonialism, and its influence across Ireland, North America, India, and Africa. As we compare the British Empire with Nazi Germany, we grapple with questions of ethics, genocide, and the role of private interest groups like the East India Company. Timestamps: 00:00 - The Morality of Colonialism 22:31 - Comparing British Empire and Nazi Germany 30:04 - The Evils of the British Empire 35:44 - Evaluating British Empire Violence 43:53 - Colonialism's Impact on Economic Development 49:17 - British Empire's Impact on Africa 1:04:49 - Debates on Statues and Colonial Legacy 1:12:59 - Contemporary Politics and Reparations for Slavery 1:20:26 - Reforming Weak States Through Foreign Aid

Greg Clark, an important hereditarian scholar, talks about his groundbreaking study on the inheritance of social status in England. He discusses the limited impact of social interventions on social mobility and the persistence of familial social status across generations. The podcast also explores the role of genetics in social status, the implications of school breakfast programs, the feminization of the academy, and the concept of social status in various aspects. Greg teases his upcoming book on the transmission of social status.

Our magazine: https://www.aporiamagazine.com/ Steve Sailer is an American journalist and blogger known for his writings on race, genetics, and intelligence. Tyler Cowen has described Sailer as the "most significant neo-reaction thinker today." He has contributed to a variety of publications, sparking both acclaim and controversy. With a background in business and sports writing, Sailer often approaches topics from a data-driven perspective. His work prompts robust discussions in both academic and popular circles.

Read our magazine: https://www.aporiamagazine.com/ Christopher Rufo is a writer, filmmaker, and activist. His work is organized around a simple mission: to challenge and then overthrow the left-wing ideological regime that has dominated American life for a generation. Subscribe to his Substack, follow him on Twitter, and get a copy of his latest book: America's Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything. https://rufo.substack.com/ https://twitter.com/realchrisrufo https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063227533?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S303678PFEN5J9HFMKBN