Hello you beauties. Get a free list of my 100 favourite books - chriswillx.com/books/ Here’s the timestamps: 00:00 How the Online World Rewards Victimhood 16:04 Overcoming the Challenges & Limitations of New Media 21:01 Konstantin’s Thoughts on His Viral Sam Harris Clip 32:40 Bud Light’s Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back 40:29 What People Are Misunderstanding About Being a Man in 2023 47:09 Why People Struggle to Advocate for Men 57:18 The Solution to the Masculinity Crisis 1:05:02 Society Thinks Shocking Internet Videos Are How Everyone Acts 1:13:04 Theo Von & Other Podcasters Defrauded $4 Million Dollars 1:17:13 EU Flags Hijack ‘Rule Britannia’ at the BBC Proms 1:24:41 Our Loss of Trust in Traditional Institutions 1:33:17 Historical Ignorance in Radical Climate Alarmism 1:39:06 Sense-making in a Confusing World 1:48:05 Using Ancient DNA to Bring Back Ancient Species 1:50:53 Konstantin’s Thoughts on AI’s Advancement 1:55:36 Predicting the US 2024 Election 2:00:43 Live Shows & the Future of TRIGGERnometry 2:18:55 Where to Find Konstantin
@ch-yq5yn The United States is a structured hierarchy for the oligarchy in order to prevent the oligarchs from killing each other over power. Hence the federalist system and separation of powers. Recognizing the different categories and levels of the oligarchy. Democracy for the oligarchy is a representative democracy which the oligarchs manage and regulate the elections. Probability theory, 70% of Americans have no degree. Yet, the congress, executive leadership and judiciary all have degrees. The probability of which is zero without a structure in place that manages the elections. Run the numbers on it, zero... You have to add a whole lot of conditionals. 90% of those in Jails and Prisons are uneducated, the vast majority of the poor are uneducated. The educated pray upon the uneducated in America. The oligarchy exploits the citizens at every tier and section of the pyramid of power. The pyramid is becoming unstable because the apex has become larger than the tier below can support. Saeculum XXI Dissolutio Status Administrativi. Nationalis Revelatio et Reconciliatio. Dissolve Oligarchiam, Ave Sacra Respublica Pacti. Ave Adventus Res Publica Pactum Intelligentia Artificiali. Unda VI super nos est.
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There was a point where Chris disagreed with Konstantin and rather than get indignant or immediately offer a counter argument, Konstantin asked him to unpack the argument and talk through it so they could gain a better understanding. That right there is what we need. It's something that you just don't see with online discourse.
Online and in person, sadly! Too many are quick to disagree and shut down the conversation rather than listen and learn...it's not about forcing the other to change their opinion, but to better understand different points of view and hopefully come up with a suitable solution for all.
I thought the same thing. It occurs to me that most of these podcasts - and I listen to most - are just people with similar views saying the same things to people who also think the same as them - rarely is there anyone interviewed who are responsible for what is going on. Many of these podcasters have more viewers than mainstream media - time for people in charge of these things to become guests.
The "you're just at home?" part about Konstantine's wife really hit me, because my wife who just had a baby is feeling the same thing without anybody saying anything to her that crazy, but that sentiment is in her head. I can see the conflict in her, because she really doesn't want to go back to work but feels like she needs to, and not even for lack of money, just because it's so ingrained in her that she needs to have a job. I keep trying to gently coax her into the idea that, no, you don't need to go back to work if you don't want to. Raising our kid is the most important thing in the world, and if that's what you want to do full time then I'll move heaven and earth to support that. But that cultural programming that mothers need to do it all is a damn tough tick to remove.
Raising children to become independent, responsible, intelligent adults is the *MOST* important work there is. It’s heartening you understand and support the reality that this is best accomplished and most fulfilling for all by both parties being a provider in different and equally important ways.
She might just want to go back to work. Being a mother.... sometimes...is not pre-programned in to women/men. A few of my friends wives were MORE than happy to get a break from motherhood. Nothing wrong with these women. Might want to have an honest convo with her and support her if she just hates being a parent. Many do. Going to work helps them regain something
@davidnguyen270 she's flat out told me she dreads the idea of going back to work. She spends a lot of time trying to figure out something she could do to make money at home, even though we're not that hard up for money, even with the economy as it is. She's just never not worked a job as an adult, and she struggles to view motherhood as a valid occupation because of messages from the culture at large, which she has also flat out told me. We've talked about it, if she wanted to go back to work because she got lots out of it aside from money I'd be on board for that too, but sadly that's not it. Everything from the culture at large denigrates motherhood as a downgrade from career, and she struggles to break herself from that notion.
I quit my job in 1996, stayed home and raised our daughters. We were fortunate that I was able to stay home. It's the hardest job you'll ever have. Reading children's books to them and watching juvenile tv shows, there were times that I felt my brain was turning to mush. But I am glad I did.stay home. We have 2 successful, compassionate adult daughters that I am very proud of. If I had to do it all over again, it would be the same.
Wow you were waaay ahead of the curve mate! I’m doing it now, both girls are 5 and 4 yers old. It’s crazy, there’s hardly any other guys doing it. Both parents work and people seem to outsource the parenting. Cost of living is pretty high now I suppose 🤷🏼♂️
I am not the same person I was during the trump years. I spent the epidemic learning things I was blissfully unaware of. I am thankful for these platforms. They educate and elucidate. People who claim tic toc is the way have missed how long form, deep conversations help flesh out ideas and political issues. I am a huge fan of Chris and Konstantin. I am better informed as a result of their podcasts and I am grateful for their intelligent interviews and platforms. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! ❤❤❤
you relaise though that theyre just presenting their worldview though right? they might have long conversations and use long words but in the end thats all theyre doing, youre not a free thinker for watching these podcasts, youre just someone who has heard a bunch of stuff from someone.
@@Solar.Geoengineering.Advocate the problem with your reply is that you assume I don’t read books, papers, attend lectures and try to get as much info as possible. These guys are actually very good at presenting complicated topics and getting great guests to elucidate the issues they’re discussing. Long form dialogue is way better than tic toc or specious articles referenced on fb or x.
@@Tkramer27 i might have agreed with you once upon a time that long form dialogue is better, but i have my doubts now. these long form talks have been popular for ages but are people getting smarter thanks to them and are we improving as a society? no and definitely no were getting worse. with these talks it all depends whos doing the talking and whats being said. if its just serial Iiars meeting up and spewing Iies for hours on end with no pushback then what good is that? il be honest i dont know much about these guys other than that they certainly present themselves the same way a lot of misinformation artists do. i mean who the heck calls their outlet "modern wisdom cinema" if youre calling yourself wise then the chances are youre not. it reeks of propaganda. the same way jordan peterson has classical music for his intro, wears tweed jackets and uses lots of long words. its completely style over substance
We have been able to balance our lives such that I stayed home with our now nearly (17 and 19) grown children. I will forever be thankful to my husband for his sacrifice and hard work. Being a SAHM has been the most fulfilling thing in my life. I was recently at a party with someone discussing what changes I might make now that my nest is nearly empty. I said I wasn't sure. "Don't you have any dreams," she asked me. I was stunned. I thought a second and said- I lived my dream. I feel a little bit like I'm being downsized, I feel a little laid off or semi-retired. Not sure what to make of it, but I regret absolutely nothing.
I get it, stayed home until all were in school, then worked in the school district they went to. That way I could be home when they were. Also blessed to have a husband that worked to be able to have that happen. Nice post.
Being responsible is no longer centivized, but it still gets one ahead, if they are responsibly focusing on one's own business, family, and obligations. Do expect accolades. Just get ahead.
I feel like 20 years ago when this medium of conversation was non existent, that human intellect was never displayed in such volume and ease as it is today. Technology combined with your level of conversation are key in this revolution. Happy that you’re doing this, happy to be alive witnessing this.
HUGE respect for two very intelligent people having a communicative conversation, where both sides were permitted to speak completely, without interuptions, without baiting or directing, without constant speaking over one another. Two gentlemen who I can easily, readily and enjoyably listen to, whether I possess equal or opposite pov.
1:00:00 I was born with a congenital heart defect. I was excused from gym class, never been on sports team, and I am undoubtedly going to die earlier than most. Imagine if I had complained that the world was structured against me. Instead, I rejoice with those that can do things I can't. Don't resent people. Pray for them and that they be blessed.
My 75 yr old husband was also born with a heart defect, no PE or sports allowed. He was also never bitter, instead he poured himself into realty and made a good living. I'm so blessed to have my hard-working, intelligent husband.
I always enjoy thoughtful conversation where people can openly disagree and instead of getting combative, immediately probe where the differing opinion comes from. That's where we learn the most.
As a software engineer turned stay-at-home mom come December when our first is due, I couldn't help but tear up when he talked about his wife. It is so refreshing to hear! I feel so thankful every day my husband works as hard as he does so I can do everything in my power to have a healthy & calm pregnancy and then raise our child and provide a wonderful home for our family. It took so much work & budgeting but we both knew it was a priority. Thank you for having Konstantin on! It truly made my day!
You are starting on the adventure of your life, hopefully establishing a good path for many generations. You will be called on to answer the hardest questions of mankind by a child who won’t accept politically correct answers. Simple things like “why are there bad people in the world?” and “why do things and people I love die?” Mothering is not for the faint of heart.
@@JerryStevens Thankyou that's kind. Now I babysit the grandkids because their parents can't live on one income. But atleast I can spare them going to daycare.
Enjoy your child. Their childhood is so short, and you never get it back. Your job / career (or one similar) will always be on offer / out there. Best wishes.
Podcasts like you two, of course, cannot solve problems directly, but through your work, you spread the right information and gets people to open the eyes. Thank you for your work
This is facts. I was homeless and drug addicted and finally took the reigns of my life and am now, five years later, I'm on the cusp of happiness and home ownership. Stewards of our own happiness.
I discovered this quote on a card at my AA meeting: "The gates of hell are locked from the inside." I work in a non-profit and the life mistakes many of our clients make are so obvious. Do you know what the biggest cause of poverty is? Fucking. How many adults do I see that could be self-supporting if not giving in to impulse. And the thousands of dollars worth of tattoos, and cigarette smoking.
well done to you deciding you were not a victim of your circumstances in life & changing things for the better ........victimhood is a terrible disease in our society .....people need to realise that they are responsible for their own happiness it can never come from others or outside circumstances ........wishing you all the best of everything in your life
You two gentlemen have just completely changed my way of thinking. I’m often commenting things I truly feel I understand but in fact it’s just a basic knowledge. I’ve learned to sit back and realise my baseless opinion will not change the world. Thank you
I’ve had baseless opinions on certain subjects. But somewhere deep down I knew my opinion had less value because of that. I get frustrated when I see these supposedly well educated university types crowding out other more reasonable voices as they parrot what their left wing lecturers have brain washed them to think. The same lecturers who if we are honest couldn’t cut it in the real world so they hide in academia where they won’t get challenged on their badly thought out strong beliefs. We my friend seem to be in the minority of people who can be challenged and we don’t see it as an attack on our ego.
"Men are disposable" is probably a big reason a lot of men commit s**cide. Many men with various issues don't feel wanted or needed, and feel powerless to do anything about it. It all goes off the cliff from there I reckon, I hope it gets better soon, life is rough man.
From a Gen X retired military man who grew up witnessing some of the changes in society that have occurred since the 1970s when I was a little boy, this talk laid bare many truths I have thought about. My experiences include living around societies outside the United States and coming to learn how our relationships with each other fit together globally, as well as "tribally". Human beings are familial and tribal by nature, we always have been, and we always will be. The Western world tries to ignore that, and that ignorance is not working out very well. Thank you for this discussion. It is a lot to think about.
Totally agree. I’ve been saying this for a long time. History and human nature have shown we will side with those who look like us especially in a pressure situation. Even the leftist professor who wrote Bowling Alone came to the conclusion that diversity causes distrust and destroys social cohesion. The author, disturbed that his worldviews of multiculturalism and multiracial were shattered makes the mistaken argument that through rationality we can change the mistrust we have towards others. The elites tell me I’m racist or xenophobic but I argue I’m a realist and realize it’s human nature to self segregate and prefer to live amongst people who look like me and have the same heritage and traditions.
I never served, but I watched my home city become a dangerous place from the 70s onwards. I had to leave. We all did sooner or later. What sympathy do we get for being ethnically cleansed? None.
Countries are arbitrary lines in the sand drawn by bureaucrats@sylviam6535 tribes are regional communities and those regions were controlled by tribal elders, it morphed over time, by civilization and gentrification to create boundaries where we can live in safety.
They are being social engineered that way. Pushed by those in power who want more power. It's called divide and conquer. Not new. People are like sheep ( most).
Great interview. Chris mentioned "tyranny of the minority" a few times. That reminds me of a great line in "Chapterhouse: Dune" by Frank Herbert: "The tyranny of the minority cloaked in the mask of the majority." I think that is what is happening in the U.S. right now, and it's probably at a global scale too.
this has been happening for years. its the same old thing marx was talking about, strangely enough. in the old days it was a gulf between nobility and peasantry, then the nobility was abolished as the peasantry split into the mass proletariat and the elite bourgeoisie in a replication of the same divide. We still have it today. the bourgeoisie, which conservatives call the elites, have their own culture, and the proletariat, which conservatives call the silent majority, have their own culture. elites control corporate and government academia so they produce allies to fill the corporate and government ranks. elites control corporate and government media so they control the proletariat's perception of their own culture and their worldview, wokeifying much the proletariat and making the dissenters think they are in the minority. elites control corporocracy and government bureaucracy so they control who gets what job, and if you do not express elite culture then you as a proletarian are excluded. and finally, they control government itself, which gives them control over laws. this elite culture is found across the west and is uniform, which is why they can all go to Davos and agree on everything. it's cultural, it's in vogue to be woke amongst the elite and much of the masses. and meanwhile, just like the old marxist bourgeoisie, they really do want you to be a wage slave who owns nothing and goes nowhere while they enjoy top-level luxury.
@@jacobmatthews7524 Well, yes and no. Marxists weren't against nobility as a concept, they were against not being included. And they "fixed" that, now a handful of banks owns everything.
@@jacobmatthews7524 Brilliant fair play to you. It’s unbelievable how all the governments in America Canada Australia New Zealand and all the countries in Europe. Are identical to each others in every way and I’ve noticed that back in 2012. Look, talk, dress, act all the same way. That’s not by chance. 👍
I’ve always been a complete outlier, and never or very rarely have I ever felt that normative society was somehow oppressing me. I simply found my own people that I had something in common with, and got on with it. Our kids need to learn that skill of self-sufficiency.
I don't think it's that cut and dry. I think some evil people do try to appear "Good", but so do truly kind people who may be well-intentioned but misinformed
I do see this a lot it's like a cult of psychopaths on the Internet who follow these psychopath leaders who care nothing about their audience only their own well being and power. I've fallen for this some examples are pickup artists, spiritual manifesting gurus, self improvement gurus, politicians, and more. Most people are sheep and easily manipulated and can't tell the difference between good and a cult leader
If you tell people what they want to hear, instead of speaking the truth, you’re just an imposter, and the internet is full of such people. You can attract a bigger audience by understanding what people want to hear compared to speaking the truth. This is what most politicians do. To discern imposters from real ones, we should take a look at their actions.
I have a 3-tier system of intellectual Godfathers. Sowell is in 1st place. Second is Jordan Peterson. Third is Milton Friedman. I don't agree with 100% of their conclusions, but their problem-solving skills and intellect draw me every time.
why am I not surprised that he was/is a comic ...articulate & deep thinking & fearless about speaking their truth.... seem to be characteristics of all great comedians
@@neatwheat”speaking THE truth”, there all fixed for the OG commenter! Innocent slip of the tongue I’d say though, the whole ‘my/their truth’ is inescapable in modern vernacular. Regardless of your stance on truth vs perspective, it’s kind of like being in a foreign country and picking up the accent …we’re all starting to speak in the woke tongue even if we don’t believe it
I’m a lover of old movies. I mean movies from over 70 years ago that projects cultures before we ever called the “West” the “Western World”. Those movies of post war world that changed so much because of WWII. There was an evolution of change in the 20th century greater than any other century and it’s something young people just don’t understand because they never had any curiosity about it and didn’t want to learn. I believe these old movies can teach a lot as visual time capsules showing how different generations thought. About what they thought. Both in what the stories in these movies are giving and the thinking of the movie makers of that time. Times when ethical codes had to be followed like two people, men and women sharing the same bed. Both in TV and movies. These things might seem trivial but it’s healthy to look back and see where we came from. That way we might understand better on where we’re going.
It's really good to see this level of conversation and introspection reach such a large, receptive audience. The future of western civilisation depends on discourse like this becoming normalised.
Listening Konstantin is an incredible experience for me. It’s like someone reading my mind and speaking it out, only much much smarter and better articulated than what I can ever even dream of.
KK did a great job of explaining why conservatives responded to certain things the way we did - Bud Light, Gillette, Sam Harris… But as many interviews as Chris does, I’m surprised he wasn’t already aware.
Great intervierw. I've been following Konstantin for a while now after hearing that he holds the same core belief that I do, which is basically moderation is the way forward. I find him intelligent and his arguments well thought out also.
I'm autistic and ADHD. This world isn't built for me. The solution isn't to dumb down the world to eliminate the problems, it's to make everyone better so we can better adapt to the challenges we face.
Please do what helps you in life perhaps not concentrating on the negative aspects like the media. Give yourself a break maybe do something that people are grateful for like a charity then you can give and receive kindness. Most of all take care of yourself.
Appreciated! Luckily, I have adapted quite well to life, and I'm good! :D I was just resonating with the video and thought while I would prefer it if society was reorganized to better suit how my brain works... it would be silly to make it harder for everyone just to suit me. I think social justice's focus on changing society for the minority, misses that the easiest way to help minorities that slip through the cracks, is to make a stable society that has less cracks in it. My therapist can give me a discount on therapy because enough other people can pay full price. I don't need a government program when everyone is making enough money to be able to help others. @@chrisbamborough222
These helicopter and bulldozer parents who kept their kids inside instead of playing, have raised people who when they get in the real world, and see that the human condition is tragic and hard Freak and over compensate emotionally. I’m 55 and growing up was a gradual acclamation to the world that awaited us. Now at twenty five , these kids are thrown into the war without boot camp
You've hit the nail on the head. (Peter Gray at Freedom to Learn, Psychology Today, has spent years blogging and writing books about this issue!) Also, the nature of modern mainstream schooling, which is highly restrictive and coercive, has compounded the issue even further.
At 55, youre Gen X, the only underprotected generation alive today. In Generational Theory, we are the same in the cycle as Pres. Washington and many of the Founding Fathers who had to come along and clean shit up when it got unlivable for the people.. sounds glorious, but his generation never got to enjoy the payoff of the sacrifices they made for the freedom and peace of self determination won.. lol.. the past is prologue..
@@masterphillips Hes also part of the truly priviledged, not just some bs slogan. They live in their own silos until the world intrudes. Money can cover a huge array of problems in society, you just buy youre way out, outspend the troubles, whatever they are. But now even f u money wont matter..were all the proletariat now..
Konstantin is beautiful to listen to, as if he forms all the random scattered scraps of your heart and head thoughts into a clear and substantial understanding. Jordan P has flashes of brilliance but mostly I don’t understand him.
I love shows like this, this is one reason why I don't watch TV! I wish you a continued success, to never run out of interesting, enlightening, content! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🍻
I'm at 59:58 in the podcast. I'm an American millennial, 37yr old male, married with 3 sons under 5. I don't want help from this crack pot, broken society. I will persevere, protect and provide for my family in spite of this society.
Exactly. I earned my "white male privilege" by working continuously since I was 13, doing dirty low paying jobs until I built the skills that someone wanted to pay real money for. I didn't demand upon fear of striking, ridiculous amounts of money because I breathe. If someone else can learn your job in a week then you are not worth a lot of money, sorry. And now there are those that assume I was handed everything because I am light skinned and have a d*ck.
We tall people face our own problems. I am 6' 5", and I am used by women for my body constantly. Only 2 days ago a woman at Walmart made demands of me, right there in the chips aisle in front of everyone. No shame whatsoever. Yes, I got the Cool Ranch chips off the top shelf for her, but I still hurt.
Learn to say no to such demands. I'm only 6' 1" but I am constantly asked too, and for lifting bags at the train station, and for holding doors. I usually just ignore. But be prepared, they will shout curses at your back or to your ear. Lady, I'm not your husband, not your brother or father, not your honey, sweetie, darling or whatever. Ya'll asked for equality, Well, HERE IT IS. I will only help kids, old people and people with disabilities. Any time of day. But not entitled wamen.
@@Wolf-Spirit_Alpha-Sigma I open doors for people out in public, but if they do not put their hand out I just let go. Makes them very angry, but I am not a door stop.
The gym dress situation has gotten absolutely ridiculous with the "butt scrunch" shorts. The idea that women are somehow in the right to be able to wear what is basically lingerie if not very actual fetish wear in public but then demand no reaction to that reminds me of Dave Chapelle's take on it: “The girl says "Oh uh-uh, wait a minute! Wait a minute! Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a whore!" Which is true, Gentlemen, that is true. Just because they dress a certain way doesn't mean they are a certain way. But ladies, you must understand that is fucking confusing. Now that would be like me, Dave Chappelle, the comedian, walking down the street in a cop uniform. Somebody might run up on me saying, "Oh, thank God. Officer, help us! Come on. They're over here. Help us!" "Oh-hoh! Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a police officer!" See what I mean? All right, ladies, fine. You are not a whore. But you are wearing a whore's uniform.”
Women flashing “for sale” signs and then pretending to be insulted when men react by wanting to get some of the action are disgusting. What do they expect? Respect isn’t what they are fishing for.
@@umiluv I worked as a trainer for years and on a number of occasions I had to actively tell the women "wear proper clothes, you're here to get stronger as an athlete, not to have your ass cheeks hang out. At no point in time should your tits popping out of your shirt be a consideration during sandbag drills or a power clean". It's extra ridiculous if you realize the meme about women always being cold compared to their bfs but then at the gym say they need to wear booty shorts and a sports bra. The big jacked 225lb guy is eating 5000 cals a day and wearing a full sweat suit (pump cover) and the 130lb women are eating 1800 cals and doing most cardio are somehow "warmer". In the end it's all excuses used to justify garnering attention from specific men and intimidating female competition.
Great interview. Living in So Cal my entire life your reflection at the end of your interview about the US was spot on. Taking the best of cultures should be what we are about. Great insights and discussion, thank you.
You're the one making a claim, you need to support you. I stated an opinion. I've watched a ton of his stuff, he works hard to be a balanced voice. How is he pseudo right wing?@@TheDionysianFields
@@jellyrcw12 How is he a well-measured voice when everything he says skews libertarian? The thing is, I like the guy. But he's just too much an ideologue for me. There's no balance here whatsoever because both guys are cut from a similar cloth and leaving out a good part of the (human) story. We DO need some of Kisin's cold pragmatism but we also need some compassion and understanding. Some leniency for being human. I wouldn't want to be his son because I think he'd be one of those dad's who holds everyone to an impossible standard. He also comes off as having a chip on his shoulder. Inviting a woman--and I mean ANY woman on the planet--into this conversation would have made it far more balanced.
About 15 years ago I was dating someone who made a point to say I didn’t have to open the door for her or whatever because those lil actions lead to patriarchal control subconsciously or otherwise. One day were walking into a nice restaurant and I didn’t open the door for her and an elderly man called me out on it. She replied “isnt it sad, chivalry is dead.” This was not a prank. Long story short, when we got the check I suggested she pay (first time ever) because we need to be consistent so our relationship can flourish as equals. She payed. I never spoke to her again lol. I bring this up because I knew then we were doomed to be a victim/oppression centric culture. Makes sense, the kid in elementary school who broke their leg was like a celebrity for a day haha
Konstantin has been such a breath of fresh air in the talks about society. Jordan Peterson made a great choice giving him the opportunity at ARC to speak to the world and increase his reach.
Thanks for another excellent conversation, Gentlemen! Thoroughly engrossing. A quick note, Chris, about breaking rules and making rules and innovating / changing? Talk to a few musicians about their process, particularly if they've studied music formally.
Dunbar number. Humanity is built to live and cooperate in small groups where we have mutual knowledge and mutual responsibility. The social media transition to everyone knowing about everyone all the time has made us insane. Return to living and behaving in smaller groups is the solution. Or, if you are a policy wonk, "subsidiarity".
Pandora's box is open and there is no going back. We as a civilization is to collectively evolve thinking to move forward. Easier said then done. Unless a CME hits.
Really what’s needed to countenance our Dunbar origins is to acknowledge to the need for community. Community is what is lacking more than just too much social media awareness of all people everywhere. The undermining of community is the result of radical negative liberty and the resistance to positive liberty. This negative liberty is the result of the total domination of the psychopathic economic elite, who cannot afford for ordinary people to have access to the wonderful power of community.
Wow, this interview was like the book you just can't put down. I've been trying to turn it off and get on with work for over an hour and just can't. Great interview. Lovely.
Best advice my grandfather gave me 40 years ago "make yourself useful" Loved it when Arnie also said it in his documentary. Its so true, it keeps you focused and productive. Others see it, your family sees it sbd they know you're completely dependable.
Wow!! This was an extraordinarily good conversation! Two very intelligent, articulate people covering a massive range of current topics and doing so with really profound insight and depth. This was a pure joy to watch, thank you both! Mr. Williamson you just gained another subscriber.
They are my soulmates. Every single thing they’ve said I’ve said recently. We all do seem to be lost and social media has not helped. I’m gonna listen to this every day.
Wow, another brilliant interview. Chris you have well become my favorite podcaster. Thank you for the quality of your content. I really enjoyed your conversation with Konstantin 🙂👍🏼🙏🏼
Damn right (not Kathleen KilledDisney).. The more I hear Konstantine speak, the more I appreciate the influence he is gaining. The world needs more people like him.
This is by far the best RU-vid video I have ever watched for so many different reasons, ironically enough, the content was the lesser reason. The flow, the level of articulation, the original traditional thought and the sidelining of irrelevant topics like gender id and masculinity
The thing with the Bug Light boycott isn't so much that they sent a few cans to Dylan. What really set it off was that the marketing executive said that they hated their customers. Had it only been the Dylan stuff, that would have blown over and any sales loss would have likely been temporary. Instead, they sent the message the reason for the campaign was that they wanted different customers. About 30% of their customers got that message and will never consume another of their beer. Problem for Bud Light is that the "new" base they wanted doesn't exist. Dylan's core target he influences are either not beer drinkers, or are underage.
Dylan is in Womanface. If he were pretending to spend his first days as a black american and filming it and joking about abandoning your family and breaking the law, there would have been burning in the streets. But it wasnt just WHO they picked, it was the woke idiot woman exec. just out of woke university who didnt understand her own brand. BL was the number one product of the company, a crappy beer with a loyal base. How stupid did she have to be to debase them, her customers, as somehow less than worthy and not 'exciting' enough for her brand. Her narcissism was extreme and it was as much about her imo as it was the 'product' they had repackaged with Mulvaney's face and drama on it. Who wants to be part of that? 13 year old lonely girls, thats who. Imagine them replacing millions of working class heterosexual American men, of any color or political perpective, who work like crazy, want to hang out with friends and barbeque on the weekends, have a shag now and then..they really messed up putting her in the position they did, and its the CEO that should step down, if he had the balls, which he doesnt..
It was a rejection of the idea that the opinions of their core demographic didn't matter, and that really caused an emotional response. I think when they saw the boycott was having an effect it gained more support. That said I agree that an endless boycott over the actions of a small group within the company is probably an overreaction. The lesson should be that companies that don't want to be tied to identity politics, should stay out of them. That used to be the standard, but as ESG scores became pushed by the top oligarchs at Blackrock, Disney, etc. identity politics became more important than profit. I think Bud Light and to a lesser extent Disney will be cautionary tales for companies trying to get DEI cred at the expense of their core audience.
Kisin is right, that "just" has hurt our whole community for a long time. My husband and I have had me at home for 10 years and two kids on well under 100k a year in Washington state near Seattle (one of the more expensive places to live in the US). It can be done, if you value having the mother at home.
When I was fortunate enough to study at university in the 90's - the first thing our excellent, Sorbonne graduate lecturer hammered home was 'strike just' - remove it in your mind every time it precedes any statement or observation and then address the syntax and clauses that remain. We should apply this to everything, every time any pundit, 'woke', 'alt - right', whatever, introduces any subject as if it were a given. My wife and I both went part time and shared our infant rearing duties to that extent. I cherish that time (even though sometimes it was a challenge) and am absolutely sure that what I had to bring to the table in that early development of our boy was as efficacious and influential in his wellbeing and character as that supplied by his superb and wonderful Mum. I do not claim that we are the equivalent of each other in this or many other things. I Really appreciate the nuance and value of difference and have no desire to pretend that human beings are equivalent to each other at all times and in all things - the adherence to that insane 'ideology' is as ignorant and disgusting to me as the doctrinaire claptrap that 'naturalises' capitalism as the only way to structure our economics and society. The wise man dismisses nothing. Keep the bankers off people - and keep on engaging and playing with all ideas - it's the engine of our social evolution and survival.
Bloody brilliant conversation guys. I had to watch it over three sittings, as it was so long, but so much amazing insight and common sense expressed here. Both of you keep up the good work.
Konstantin Kisin is one of the few people I've seen who can address complex, sometimes controversial ideas without bias or emotion. If only we saw more discussions like this and not shouting matches between opposing viewpoints. Rare to see two people trying to arrive at the truth these days.
It is not just brawn. It is also our love of "things" and our joy in tinkering with them that has created the physical world around us and its wonders and comforts and possibilities.
The bud light controversy was the failure to own and apologize , they doubled down, and then called all their fans frat boys, and in amidst the controversy they slap an American flag on the can (metaphorically) and thought their customers were so dumb that that would fix everything. The veil of a beloved company was lifted , that’s why the bud light boycott happened, not because of one silly TIk tok.
@@decimalexercise7154 and trying to shame people over the catalyst that lead to noticing the problem was the canary in the coal mine for all the woke institutional capture, because noticing that it happened to be a female game developer sleeping with the people that rated her games was misogyny, not a wake up call. Somehow. Probably has something to do with sexist aircon.
The tiktok was like a re-branding .announcement. By that choice the company did in that little minute of tiktok show their customer base all of the broken decision making back-end in the company. To the point where consumers actually became political tools by opting to continue drinking the beverage. As opposed to other brands who state the brand opinion, this company used its customer base to front the company opinion. Cant wait for this event to be studies in schools as an example of branding and propaganda.
@@decimalexercise7154 sure. But it continued past that due to the doubling down. It probably would have blown over in a week or so if they hadn’t tried and minimize the issue.
He’s by far my favorite guest you ever had on your show! You can tell he’s a really stand up guy with great principles. A family man with great respect for women. Thank you for this conversation.
"Shifting from doing good to looking good" All those youtubers filming themselves while giving something to homeless people come to mind. They were still giving with one hand while recording themselves with the other but the question was already there: "Which one would you give up if you had to? Would you still be giving out food and/or taking them to that BBQ place if no one would ever know about it?" (Edit: a typo)
Totally agree. I was very frustrated whenever I talked about these things in society. This mindset has crept into every upbringing you can think of. Even religious institution which was supposed to be separated on their own has now unknowingly fallen into this fallacy in topics of finance, culture, marriage, relationships, identity crisis, and racism due to social media.
As a consultant to many businesses over the decades, I’ve never forgotten an observation made by one of my mentors: “Many, many new businesses are the result of failed partnerships.” Relationships are difficult to manage. Sex helps a lot within marriage. Relationships between business partners usually doesn’t have that salve.
I totally appreciate how he honors and respects his wife for being at home raising and taking care of the household. There is such empowerment for me as a woman, wife and mother to be that I got to do the career thing. Have a good education, make something out of myself all the while invested to now having a child at 38 with my husband while he works and I get to do the most rewarding, nurturing and meaningful thing, raise a son.
I told my grandma that social media is like cigarettes for my generation. She said they used to get them out of the Marlboro machine as kids. Then I watched this and they made the same connection! So happy we’re starting to see it.
Need more men like you two. And women(not girls) appreciate their historical relationship with men who take responsibility for their families and communities. 2:19:23
55:01 my husband would make a better SAHD than I would be a SAHM. It's hard labour and I was so happy to be going back to work to a job I loved. I'm so glad they're saying that this isnt for all mums. Hats off to any parent who dedicates their life to full time parenting, it's the hardest job ever
Oh, dear. I don't consider ten years with the same person to be 'forever'! I think it is indicative of people who are committed to each other long/term, but Yay! I'm glad Chris is positive about lengthy relationships.
Wonderful! Two smart, educated, intelligent young men engaged into a constructive dialogue that might help in opening minds of others. Congratulations!
The two of you gents are of the highest caliber, honest, good willed, knowledgeable yet curious, intellectual seekers and speakers the millennial generation has to offer and i for one am very grateful you both have the platforms you do. You offer more insight and honest discovery through your talks and I am in such need of this to reflect these issues because I don’t often have the people in my life around me to navigate this and I thank you for doing what you do. Look forward to more great content as the years go on.
Prior to 2020 I would have thought you were a bad parent if you didn’t vaccinate your kids with everything available now I think you’re brave and sensible using an abundance of caution. “Vaccines are unavoidably unsafe” if you think your products are worth ingesting stand by them with full liability.
When did people just forget that medicine at large is unavoidably unsafe? Every pill that does something can do something bad, every procedure can go wrong. Vaccines are very average as far as risk goes, yet feared way more than risk merits.
The pandemic also helped shine the spotlight on the entrenched issues and serious abuses in government prescribed, coercive 'obedience to authority', one-size-fits-all mainstream schooling. The numbers of home educated, crowd-sourced 'hackschooling' and microschool startups have soared since the pandemic, and these more creative solutions to education are continuing to grow. Question everything.
At least in the US, the teenage suicide rate dipped during the stay-at-home pandemic months. (Which isn't to say all educating should take place fulltime in the home, cut off from peers and community week after week, because clearly that's not the case.) Certainly being out of the school environment, and a decrease in enforced study - operative word, enforced - seems to correlate with the American teenage suicide rate, in studies that have been published in the US.