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Dark Brandon: Can Leaning Into Corruption Be a Winning Move?
Simone and Malcolm have a fascinating discussion about the power of "vices" in political campaigns and messaging. They analyze how Trump leveraged his flaws into strengths, and how Biden supporters a…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: Is a Secular Religion Possible?
In this thought-provoking discussion, Malcolm and Simone explore whether it's possible to craft an enduring secular religion or culture. They analyze why previous attempts failed and the need for coh…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: Even White Supremacists are Stupid to Support White Nationalism
In this thoughtful discussion, Malcolm and Simone delve into the complex issue of cultural survival, immigration policy, and societal integration. They argue that a culture's ability to resist, conve…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: What if Reincarnation Were Real?
In this thought-provoking discussion, Malcolm and Simone debate the implications if reincarnation were proven to be real. Malcolm argues it would necessitate rethinking identity, consciousness, and t…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: Spencer Greenberg on Trying to Fix Science
In this insightful discussion, Spencer Greenberg delves into the replication crisis plaguing academic psychology research. He discusses projects aiming to improve reliability through replications and…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: Why Did Epstein Have So Many Customers?
In this nuanced discussion, Malcolm and Simone analyze how societal elites can become embroiled in unethical activities. They delve into group psychology and the human need for belonging. The convers…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: Why Do So Many Self-Help Gurus Have Terrible Lives?
In this thoughtful discussion, Malcolm and Simone analyze what makes some self-help and life advice useful versus dangerous or ineffective. They break down the incentives and blindspots of different …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: The Cybernetic Birds and the Bees
In this episode, Malcolm and Simone discuss how they plan to teach their children about sexuality, relationships, and gender identity. They explain their perspective that biological sex differences e…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: People Don't Know How to Die Anymore
In this Talks at Home episode, Malcolm and Simone discuss mourning culture and the phenomenon of expected performative grief when a loved one dies. They analyze the reasons people mourn, including re…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Based Camp: Alt-Right Catgirl Femboys
Malcolm and Simone examine if banning pornography positively impacts society, relationships, and mental health. Contrary to assumptions, research shows legalizing porn reduces assault and attitudes v…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago