Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Why Don't Jews Own Guns?
We discuss the surprising history behind Jewish gun ownership rates, including how repeated pogroms selected for urban Jews who fled rather than foug…
2 years, 4 months ago
Pragmaxxing
Malcolm and Simone discuss the concept of "pragmaxing" - dedicating your life to maximizing a purpose bigger than yourself. They talk about why tryin…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Dangers of "Pop" Religion (Girl Defined Case Study)
Malcolm and Simone discuss the downfall of the Girl Defined sisters, who preached conservative Christian values but ended up disillusioned and unhapp…
2 years, 4 months ago
Robin Hanson's Novel Solution to Low Fertility Rates
Economist Robin Hanson returns to discuss his proposal for increasing fertility rates through financial incentives for parents. He explains how gover…
2 years, 4 months ago
Nassim Taleb's Anti-IQ Article Deconstructed (Yes, IQ Matters)
Malcolm and Simone do an in-depth analysis and critique of Nassim Taleb's controversial article "IQ is largely a pseudoscientific swindle". They brea…
2 years, 4 months ago
Cyberpunk Demonstrates Pro-Natalists are Right
Malcolm and Simone have a fun, meandering discussion about how science fiction narratives can reveal deeper truths about the future when they engage …
2 years, 4 months ago
The Left Eats Itself? Woke Culture's Internal Struggles (With Bryan Caplan)
Description: Economist Bryan Caplan joins Simone to discuss fascinating dynamics within left-wing culture. They analyze how progressive groups enforc…
2 years, 4 months ago
Trans People are Canonically Magical!
Malcolm and Simone have an in-depth discussion analyzing the rapid rise in transgender individuals. They review and debate various theories like endo…
2 years, 4 months ago
A Discussion of Anime Tropes (& Anime More Generally)
Malcolm and Simone have a thought-provoking discussion analyzing some of the most common anime tropes and what they reveal about Japanese culture and…
2 years, 4 months ago
Andrew Tate: Our Thoughts
Malcolm and Simone have an in-depth discussion about the controversial internet personality Andrew Tate. They analyze his worldview, intelligence, ba…
2 years, 4 months ago