Just Human #378

In this episode, I address the self-defeating and foolish notion that “not voting” is a viable strategy for anything other than ushering in left-wing tyranny. I also take on the habit of calling things “fake and ghey,” and the kind of adult make-believe that can tip into psychosis. To do this, I take two approaches. First, I share part of my personal story about why I left Badlands Media. I have some experience and insight into the “everything is fake,” “voting doesn’t matter,” and related nonsense, because I was there when these rotten ideas first began to take hold in that community. Those notions were a huge part of why I left—perhaps the primary reason. I think those of you who have been with me for years will appreciate hearing this story. I’ve wanted to tell it for a long time but felt the moment hadn’t quite arrived. I think it has now. Second, I directly address Shipwreck’s two-minute video that pushes the not-voting strategy and the other delusional ideas. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:32 "A precondition for reading good books is not reading bad ones…” 06:30 Preface to Shipwreck’s video 08:28 Shipwreck’s post and video, some initial comments from me 13:45 Leaving Badlands and the central role this “fake and ghey” nonsense played in that decision. 34:41 I respect Badlands welcoming ideas and allowing differing views, but I think some foolish ideas, such as the notion the “fake and ghey” invites, are unworthy of being treated as valid. 35:30 Addressing directly the claims and ideas presented in Shipwreck’s video. The Just Human Podcast and Just Cases Newsletter are reader-supported publications. Your support makes pulling these court documents and carefully researching them possible. Thank you all so much for that. I’d love to hear from you: Drop your takes on this episode and the topics covered in the comments. To keep the insights coming and support my work, consider upgrading to a paid subscription or hitting one of the support links below. Thanks a ton. Support links: Coffee—click here. Just Human Merch—click here. Benson’s Honey Farm affiliate link: click here. Bootleg Products affiliate link: click here. Manly Cans affiliate link—click here. To find all of my links in one place, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justhuman.substack.com/subscribe