Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1450 - A Progressive World View with Peter Copeland

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Peter Copeland about his article: “For young men who believe in sexual difference and healthy masculinity, being conservative is an act of defiance.” Peter is the deputy director of the McDonald Laurie Institute and discusses his article on young men who believe in sexual difference and healthy masculinity being conservative as an act of defiance against the current social order, which he argues has led to anxiety, loneliness, and a civilization-threatening demographic crunch due to aging populations and declining birth rates. He explains that the progressive worldview, which emphasizes individual autonomy and rejects traditional norms, has contributed to normlessness and a lack of community ties, leading to societal unhappiness. Peter cites a global flourishing study that found countries with stronger community bonds and religiosity, such as Mexico and the Philippines, are surprisingly happier than those that prioritize individual autonomy.He discusses how modern feminism, particularly post-1960s grievance-based feminism, has led to decreased happiness among women by encouraging them to pursue careers and material success, which conflicts with their natural roles and femininity. He notes that religious and conservative people tend to be happier, and men are generally happier despite some negative trends like increased video game playing. Brian quotes Peter's article, which states that while women may appear to be flourishing on paper with higher earnings and professional opportunities, they report record levels of mental distress and lower life satisfaction compared to previous generations.