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The True Story O Brother, Where Art Thou Was Based On! (Malcolm's Recent Family History)
I recently discovered that the Coen Brothers film O Brother Where Art Thou? was actually based on a true story involving my family! In this video, I …
2 years, 5 months ago
The People's Front of Judea, Cultural Speciation, and Catholicism
We explore the phenomenon of cultural speciation - when cultures fragment into distinct new cultures. We discuss why groups feel most hostility towar…
2 years, 5 months ago
Toxic Femininity vs. Toxic Masculinity
Malcolm and Simone have a thought-provoking discussion contrasting toxic masculinity and toxic femininity. Malcolm argues that toxic femininity is ac…
2 years, 5 months ago
Simone's First Thoughts on Jordan Peterson's The 12 Rules for Life
We discuss the aspects of Jordan Peterson's thinking that resonate with us and where we differ. We cover his reliance on archetypes and narratives, h…
2 years, 5 months ago
CPS Was Called On Us!
After a relaxing family vacation, Malcolm and Simone get an alarming call from CPS accusing them of child abuse and neglect. They break down the ridi…
2 years, 6 months ago
AI Safety Orgs are Going to Get Us All Killed!
Malcolm outlines his controversial theory on variable AI risk - that we should try to develop AGI faster, not slower. He argues advanced AI is less l…
2 years, 6 months ago
Why Did Large Breasted Protagonists Disappear from Media?
Malcolm argues the trend toward flat-chested female leads in movies and TV shows reveals an unhealthy demonization of female sexuality by progressive…
2 years, 6 months ago
Shaping Culture and Self at the Meta Level
Simone: [00:00:00] So we would also argue that when it comes to crafting culture or changing behavior on a very big meta scale, one of the things you…
2 years, 6 months ago
You Have Been Lied To! The Democratic and Republican Base are Equally Racist
Malcolm argues conservatives have been falsely portrayed as more racist than liberals. He analyzes poll data showing white Democrats were more oppose…
2 years, 6 months ago
Religion As It Relates to Genetics
Malcolm explains his concept of "evolutionary vortexes" - how cultures create bottlenecks selecting for certain sociological profiles over generation…
2 years, 6 months ago