I've been making the point that conspiracy hypothesis is the appropriate term, in terms of how 'conspiracy theory' is generally used, for a while - glad to see you say that, too. It isn't just pedantry, but is a useful corrective for two reasons. First, it then implies reality testing - is the specific hypothesis under discussion correct? Second, it re-opens 'conspiracy theory' to appropriate redefinition, that being a general framework within which to understand the function of conspiracy in human society (and which can be drawn upon to examine any given conspiracy hypothesis).
So much for that. The specific subject matter of this essay was very interesting. Your perspective is eminently sensible. Yes, HBD is real, including for cognitive and behavioral traits; no, it is not fully determinative, to the contrary adaptations of custom and social structure can compensate for these differences and ameliorate their worst effects. If our society simply acknowledged these differences as a basic fact of reality, we could proceed from there to a frank discussion about how to correct for them. An obvious implication is that the different groups must be allowed to organize themselves internally to find the practices that work for them in order to succeed within contemporary society. Rather than, as is currently the case, being (dis-)organized by external actors. So for example, blacks should almost certainly adopt customs that strongly incentivize two parent, patriarchal family structures, with robust community enforcement against violent crime, and these norms should be enforced more strictly within their community than they are in groups with e.g. greater executive function. Of course there's an argument that the propensity towards female dominated low-attachment r-selection is also biologically influenced, this being the ancestral form; but if so that simply reinforces the argument that the social correction needs to be that much more strongly incentivized.
Mar 16, 2023·edited Mar 16, 2023Liked by Lorenzo Warby
There is no conspiracy by WEF, Bilderberg etc. It is all entirely in the open.
What is happening is that the opponents of Internationalism are being attacked everywhere for creating conspiracy theories and hence dismissed as being lunatics. Undoubtedly there are lunatics out there but those opposed to Internationalism are routinely simply dismissed as being lunatics on the fringe and not having valid opinions. The accusation of "conspiracy theorist" is one of the principle weapons used by those who favour globalism. I think you make this point in your article.
The real problem is what we found in the UK during the "Brexit" debate. The Internationalists simply could not imagine how anyone could support leaving the EU. The top presenter in the BBC at the time said: " "Bosses, almost to a man and woman, could simply not grasp how anyone could have put a cross in the Leave box on the referendum ballot paper." https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/21/john-humphrys-says-bbc-simply-could-not-grasp-anyone-would-vote/
The belief in Internationalism is so strong that it is like a religious faith.
Living in a rural area, I agree that there may be more intact 2 parent homes. However, in my community, most intact 2 parent homes are white, Asian or hispanic. The vast majority of children of African decent live in a single parent home headed by mom or grandma. At least in my community, I think the difference is connections. Everyone knows everyone and all their business. Most importantly, there are a number of adult male “father figures” who lead young boys through youth sports, church, boys and girls club, dad “watch dog” group in the public schools, coaches in secondary sports, etc. My boys have a 2 parent home but also benefited immensely from the exposure to and guidance from these amazing men. They range in age from 20 something to over 60. They have a variety of life experiences from being a dad/grandfather in the home or not in the home, to being a certified educator to having have served jail time for offenses such as possession of drugs, armed robbery, dui who are now struggling with the consequences of their choices in employment opportunities and they talk frankly with the kids about their mistakes. In my experience, the connection of people who are “somewheres” in a small town is a HuGE plus in raising up young men.
I really enjoyed this essay. I was wondering if there was a bait and switch happening at the beginning, but it tied together nicely. I especially appreciated your focus on the urban/rural divide; I have long thought that there was something especially wrong with cities, but this really crystallized the nature of the problem for me. Thank you!
well, I like that you at least point to some hopeful solutions, but why the emphasis on inherent difference? It seems the sociohistorical and socioeconomic context of large metros gets you to the same place and solution space.
1. Freedom of association. You can hire, enroll, sell to, have sex with anyone you want but don't expect the rest of to pay for the consequences. Those who live by sword, die by the sword.
2. No sexual or racial quotas.
3. Benign neglect, per Daniel Patrick Moynihan circa 1970.
Oh wow, didn't expect to see this, but I like it! We're at the point that no conspiracy is needed, simply a wrongheaded mass belief with no correcting factor. The truth can be papered over with sufficient media indoctrination and government program dollars, and you will like it!
I have my own version of these concepts that may be of interest, though they're basically the same:
I've been making the point that conspiracy hypothesis is the appropriate term, in terms of how 'conspiracy theory' is generally used, for a while - glad to see you say that, too. It isn't just pedantry, but is a useful corrective for two reasons. First, it then implies reality testing - is the specific hypothesis under discussion correct? Second, it re-opens 'conspiracy theory' to appropriate redefinition, that being a general framework within which to understand the function of conspiracy in human society (and which can be drawn upon to examine any given conspiracy hypothesis).
So much for that. The specific subject matter of this essay was very interesting. Your perspective is eminently sensible. Yes, HBD is real, including for cognitive and behavioral traits; no, it is not fully determinative, to the contrary adaptations of custom and social structure can compensate for these differences and ameliorate their worst effects. If our society simply acknowledged these differences as a basic fact of reality, we could proceed from there to a frank discussion about how to correct for them. An obvious implication is that the different groups must be allowed to organize themselves internally to find the practices that work for them in order to succeed within contemporary society. Rather than, as is currently the case, being (dis-)organized by external actors. So for example, blacks should almost certainly adopt customs that strongly incentivize two parent, patriarchal family structures, with robust community enforcement against violent crime, and these norms should be enforced more strictly within their community than they are in groups with e.g. greater executive function. Of course there's an argument that the propensity towards female dominated low-attachment r-selection is also biologically influenced, this being the ancestral form; but if so that simply reinforces the argument that the social correction needs to be that much more strongly incentivized.
There is no conspiracy by WEF, Bilderberg etc. It is all entirely in the open.
What is happening is that the opponents of Internationalism are being attacked everywhere for creating conspiracy theories and hence dismissed as being lunatics. Undoubtedly there are lunatics out there but those opposed to Internationalism are routinely simply dismissed as being lunatics on the fringe and not having valid opinions. The accusation of "conspiracy theorist" is one of the principle weapons used by those who favour globalism. I think you make this point in your article.
The real problem is what we found in the UK during the "Brexit" debate. The Internationalists simply could not imagine how anyone could support leaving the EU. The top presenter in the BBC at the time said: " "Bosses, almost to a man and woman, could simply not grasp how anyone could have put a cross in the Leave box on the referendum ballot paper." https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/21/john-humphrys-says-bbc-simply-could-not-grasp-anyone-would-vote/
The belief in Internationalism is so strong that it is like a religious faith.
See "The Globalist Threat" https://therenwhere.substack.com/p/the-globalist-threat
Living in a rural area, I agree that there may be more intact 2 parent homes. However, in my community, most intact 2 parent homes are white, Asian or hispanic. The vast majority of children of African decent live in a single parent home headed by mom or grandma. At least in my community, I think the difference is connections. Everyone knows everyone and all their business. Most importantly, there are a number of adult male “father figures” who lead young boys through youth sports, church, boys and girls club, dad “watch dog” group in the public schools, coaches in secondary sports, etc. My boys have a 2 parent home but also benefited immensely from the exposure to and guidance from these amazing men. They range in age from 20 something to over 60. They have a variety of life experiences from being a dad/grandfather in the home or not in the home, to being a certified educator to having have served jail time for offenses such as possession of drugs, armed robbery, dui who are now struggling with the consequences of their choices in employment opportunities and they talk frankly with the kids about their mistakes. In my experience, the connection of people who are “somewheres” in a small town is a HuGE plus in raising up young men.
I really enjoyed this essay. I was wondering if there was a bait and switch happening at the beginning, but it tied together nicely. I especially appreciated your focus on the urban/rural divide; I have long thought that there was something especially wrong with cities, but this really crystallized the nature of the problem for me. Thank you!
well, I like that you at least point to some hopeful solutions, but why the emphasis on inherent difference? It seems the sociohistorical and socioeconomic context of large metros gets you to the same place and solution space.
Idk, really enjoyed the "don't go there" piece.
Here's my solution, simple but elegant:
1. Freedom of association. You can hire, enroll, sell to, have sex with anyone you want but don't expect the rest of to pay for the consequences. Those who live by sword, die by the sword.
2. No sexual or racial quotas.
3. Benign neglect, per Daniel Patrick Moynihan circa 1970.
Good luck fellas, you're going to need it.
Interesting imsights
Oh wow, didn't expect to see this, but I like it! We're at the point that no conspiracy is needed, simply a wrongheaded mass belief with no correcting factor. The truth can be papered over with sufficient media indoctrination and government program dollars, and you will like it!
I have my own version of these concepts that may be of interest, though they're basically the same:
my quaspiracy:
https://open.substack.com/pub/argomend/p/i-am-a-proud-quaspiracy-theorist?r=28g8km&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true
my vampires:
https://open.substack.com/pub/argomend/p/vampire-society?r=28g8km&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true
My God, your ignorance of blacks is appalling wishful thinking reminiscent of the 1960s. Whites have learned nothing in over half a century.