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**Aporia Podcast**

Aporia Podcast is a social science publication and podcast.

Listen to fascinating guests from the world of genetics, psychology, sociology, economics & more.

You can find our articles and bonus content here:

https://www.aporiamagazine.com

Latest Episodes:

Debating Open Borders: Carl vs Caplan Nov 24, 2023

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Open Borders and Immigration

(07:09) - The Fiscal Effects of Immigration

(19:21) - Impact of Migrants and Immigration Policies

(28:15) - Assimilation and Cultural Differences in Immigration

(34:30) - Immigrants and IQ in First-World Countries

(45:06) - Cultural Preservation and Immigration Considerations

(54:44) - Debate on Immigration and Its Impact

(01:03:49) - Immigration's Impact on Politics

(01:12:27) - Open Borders and Immigration Benefits

Pluralistic Pronatalism | Simone Collins Nov 17, 2023

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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.

Embryo selection vs meritocracy | Toby Young Nov 10, 2023

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For Bonus Questions: https://www.aporiamagazine.com/

What kind of society do we create if human nature is no longer a limitation? This captivating question serves as the foundation for our in-depth discussion with British social commentator, Toby Young. We navigate the challenging landscapes of meritocracy, conservatism, and the idea of inherited wealth. Inspired by the perspectives of Toby's father, Michael Young, found in his book 'The Rise of the Meritocracy', we critique the concept, entering a thought-provoking debate on the illusions it creates and its potential to extend the lifeline of capitalism. Our conversation also challenges the notion of entitlement, questions the moral balance of a child's inherited advantage, and scrutinizes the genetic lottery's place in a meritocratic society.

Timestamps:

0:00:00) - Critiquing the Concept of Meritocracy

(0:14:08) - Protecting Liberties and Addressing Socioeconomic Inequality

(0:22:10) - Critiquing Meritocracy and Inherited Wealth

(0:38:12) - Addressing Inequality Through Genetic Redistribution

(0:52:13) - Technology's Impact on Equality and Genetics

(0:59:47) - Debating the Feasibility of Utopian Socialism

(1:06:11) - Human Nature and Genetic Alteration

It's the mutations, stupid | Joseph Bronski Nov 02, 2023

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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

Affirmative Action & Rational 'Racism' | Heather Mac Donald Oct 26, 2023

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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

Neo-Victorian (Sex) Research | Aella Oct 19, 2023

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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:

How To Win | Richard Hanania Oct 07, 2023

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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

Colonialism Revisited | Nigel Biggar Sep 30, 2023

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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

How genes maintain social status | Greg Clark Sep 23, 2023

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The final video from our 2023 ISIR series is a brilliant interview with Professor Greg Clark, one of the most important hereditarian scholars. We mainly talk about Greg’s groundbreaking study published in June: The inheritance of social status: England, 1600 to 2022. It’s worth quoting at length:

There is widespread belief across the social sciences in the ability of social interventions and social institutions to significantly influence rates of social mobility. In England, 1600 to 2022, we see considerable change in social institutions across time. Half the population was illiterate in 1800, and not until 1880 was compulsory primary education introduced. Progressively after this, educational provision and other social supports for poorer families expanded greatly. The paper shows, however, that these interventions did not change in any measurable way the strong familial persistence of social status across generations.

Greg is a Danish National Research Foundation Professor in Economics at Southern Denmark University (Odense), as well as a Chair at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study. He’s also a Visiting Professor in the Economic History Department at LSE. This year, he became a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis.

As we discussed in the interview, Greg has a penchant for Hemingway puns (something that got him in trouble) when it comes to book titles. You should buy both of them. And follow him on Twitter/X.

The Art of Noticing | Steve Sailer Sep 02, 2023

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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.

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