Hacking State

I sit down with Patrick Casey — political commentator, writer, and creator of Restoring Order — for a deep-dive on the state of right-wing politics in America.

We explore the rise of the dissident right, Trump’s 2024 comeback, paleoconservatism, the influence of online political movements, and the challenges of building lasting alliances on the right.

Topics include: the impact of tech elites on immigration policy, generational shifts among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the return to traditional religion among young conservatives, and the future of nationalism, populism, and right-wing strategy. Patrick also shares insights into his own motivations, his view of Trump’s evolving political instincts, and which figures he’s eager to interview next — from J.D. Vance to Nick Land.

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In this episode of Hacking State I discuss "Techno-Nationalism for Building Western Civilization 4.0" with Arcadius Strauss. We examine the un-sustainability of our current societal structures influenced by technology, globalization, and cultural shifts. Strauss presents 3 competing visions for the future—"Matrix West," "Space West," and "Neo-Traditional West"—each reflecting potential paths for civilization.

We also explore demographic challenges and the ideological conflicts between traditional values and technological solutions. Strauss advocates for a vision that integrates innovation with tradition, concluding that with strong leadership, we can navigate toward a thriving future.

Arcadius Strauss:

On X: https://x.com/ArcadiusStrauss

On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadiusStrauss

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Alex Petkas is host of Cost of Glory podcast. He holds a PhD in Classics from Princeton, and teaches on persuasion, heroes, and Plutarch’s "Parallel Lives."

We talk about the value of Plutarch’s “Parallel Lives”, the contemporary thirst for heroes and grand narratives, Platonism vs. Stoicism, Archeofuturist aesthetics, why futurism is ripe for our cultural moment, his Rostra group and training men in the art of rhetoric, and why our future depends on recovering the spirit of zeal.

Cost of Glory:

On X: https://x.com/costofglory

Website: https://www.costofglory.com

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I am joined by Raw Egg Nationalist, creator and publisher of Man’s World Magazine, co-founder of Kindred Harvest, and author of "The Eggs Benedict Option".

We discuss the relationship between individual health and the political system, his upcoming book with Passage Press, “The Last Men,” the consequences of declining testosterone levels and sperm counts, the harmful effects of environmental xenoestrogens, MAHA (Make America Healthy Again), the dangers of reliance on Ozempic and other GLP1 agonists, the iatrogenics of the medical industrial complex, and his upcoming speech at the 2025 Natal Conference.

Raw Egg Nationalist on X: https://x.com/Babygravy9

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Alex Priou is Associate Professor of Political Philosophy and Interim Dean of the Center for Intellectual Foundations at University of Austin, as well as co-host of The New Thinkery podcast.

We discuss the place of the Great Books in education, a justification of political philosophy in terms of the good life, his review of Palantir's Alex Karp's and Nicholas Zamiska's book, “The Technological Republic,” the challenges posed by life mediated through technology, the interplay between great thinkers, and his upcoming book on Plato’s “Republic” and Thucydides’ “History of the Peloponnesian War”, exploring how times of decadence create a desire for revolutionary politics and drawing parallels to the pitfalls of today.

Alex Priou

Personal site: https://alexpriou.com/

UATX profile: https://www.uaustin.org/people/alex-priou

On X: https://x.com/alexpriou

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ARX-Han is a novelist and publisher of the Decentralized Fiction Substack. He joins me to discuss cultural accelerationism, shame and masculinity, nihilism and the crisis of agency, and AI & fears of human obsolescence.

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X: https://x.com/ARX_Han

Substack: https://www.decentralizedfiction.com/

His novel, INCEL: https://www.amazon.com/INCEL-Novel-ARX-Han/dp/B0CJLCZVCG/

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Edward Luttwak is a legendary military historian and grand strategist, known for his books “Coup d’Etat: A Practical Handbook,” “Strategy: The Logic of War and Peace,” and “The Rise of China vs. The Logic of Strategy.”

We discuss:

* How Russia and Ukraine is an 18th century war

* Why Israel-Hezbollah war is the real modern war

* Europe’s demographics of death

* Why “the fertility crisis is a vitality crisis”

* War as the engine of Europe

* China’s military prospects

* The Heroic Danes

* National Service as the key to countries’ futures

Edward Luttwak on X: https://x.com/ELuttwak

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Daniel Hess is the writer behind More Births, ideas for reversing the collapse in global fertility. MoreBirths is a data-driven resource dedicated to helping humanity to understand and ultimately solve the low birthrate crisis that has taken hold across the world.

We discuss:

- Factors contributing to the fertility crisis

- Why Israel is an exception among developed nations in fertility

- The power of strong pro-natal belief - Components of the “Fertility Stack”

- The Amish as the highest fertility group in America

- The importance of allo-parenting and grandparents

- The role of religiosity

-Why economic arguments don’t explain low fertility

- Embattlement as an explanation for nations’ fertility

- The limits of egg freezing and IVF

- The effectiveness of pro-natal public policy interventions

- How the housing we build affects fertility

More Births Substack: https://www.morebirths.com/

Daniel Hess on X: https://x.com/MoreBirths

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Jonathan Scharf is a NanoEngineering PhD energy consultant specializing in renewable energy. They discuss the future of the grid: nuclear, AI, and renewables. They also cover Jonathan's eclectic background, his transition from academia to industry, and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling energy challenges.

The conversation delves into the current state of nuclear energy adoption, the regulatory hurdles it faces, and the hype surrounding new technologies in the energy sector. Jonathan emphasizes the need for effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to drive meaningful progress in renewable energy. This conversation goes into the intersection of AI, energy demand, and consulting, highlighting the rapid evolution of technology and its implications for industries. The speakers discuss the increasing complexity of AI systems, the importance of bridging technical knowledge gaps in energy sectors, and the role of machine learning in consulting. They emphasize the necessity of domain knowledge in effectively utilizing AI tools and the cultural shifts affecting workforce development. Additionally, the conversation addresses recruitment challenges in a changing landscape, advocating for a more nuanced approach to hiring.

Scharf Energy Consulting:

scharfenergy.com

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In this conversation, Alex Murshak speaks with Daniel Schwarzhoff Jr., co-founder of the See meditation app, about the importance of emotional regulation in today's political climate. They discuss the unique approach of the app, which focuses on non-contemplative meditation, and how it aims to help individuals build resilience against stress. The conversation delves into the nature of stress, the role of resentment in emotional responses, and how manipulation through emotional dysregulation plays a significant role in politics. They also explore the collective response to societal stress and the psychological implications of these dynamics. In this conversation, Alex Murshak discusses the dangers of harboring resentment and the impact of ideology on individual psychology. The discussion also explores the ripple effect of individual change on broader societal dynamics, particularly through the lens of emotional resilience and meditation practices. They share insights into the development of a meditation app designed to facilitate personal growth and emotional well-being, highlighting its simplicity and effectiveness. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of intentionality in using technology and the potential for personal transformation.

The See meditation app: https://theseeapp.com/

Daniel Schwarzoff on X: https://x.com/dschwarzhoffjr

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