Aporia Podcast

We're thrilled to have Matt Goodwin, renowned writer, pollster, and professor of politics as our guest for a thought-provoking analysis of Britain's evolving attitudes towards immigration. Matt offers an in-depth look into the public's liberal shift in opinion over the past two decades, juxtaposed against a growing disquiet about the rapidity and magnitude of immigration. Yet, as he astutely notes, these concerns often don't echo within the elite echelons, potentially burdening the upcoming general election with its effects. With contentious policies like the Rwanda plan and border control under the spotlight, we're inviting you to join in on this insightful dialogue.
Timestamps:
(00:30 - 02:39) British Attitudes Towards Immigration and Politics

(05:51 - 07:04) Immigration's Public View and Elite Influence

(10:52 - 11:56) Immigration and Lack of Integration

(20:44 - 22:26) Housing, Immigration, and Medical School Places

(27:59 - 30:20) The Battle for British Conservatism

(32:12 - 34:40) Opinions on Swela Braverman's Political Career

(36:49 - 39:16) Boris Johnson's Migration Policy Backfire

(41:02 - 42:08) Conservative Immigration Policies and Brexit Effects

(46:09 - 47:28) Reforming British Politics

(56:52 - 59:24) Cultural Diversity and Integration Challenges

How does immigration impact public finances? That's the question we'll be tackling, alongside our guest for this episode, independent researcher Jan van de Beek. With insights from his controversial report, "Borderless Welfare State: The Consequences of Immigration for Public Finances," Jan brings to our discussion an in-depth understanding of the subject's intricacies. This episode is packed with thought-provoking discourses, tackling the methodology behind calculating the net fiscal effect of immigration and the academic struggles Jan encountered due to his interests.

Timestamps
(03:28 - 04:53) Dissident Economists and Immigration Research (85 Seconds)

(07:57 - 11:31) Dutch Government Analyzes Borderless Welfare State (214 Seconds)

(15:32 - 19:41) Analyze Data Sets, Calculate Fiscal Effect (249 Seconds)

(23:59 - 31:20) Impact of Immigrants' Education and Origin (441 Seconds)

(35:30 - 38:27) Welfare State's Effects on Immigration (177 Seconds)

(51:20 - 58:06) Reducing Education and Labor Disparities (405 Seconds)

(01:02:12 - 01:03:41) Migration Patterns in European Countries (89 Seconds)

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

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.

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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

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

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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.

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