EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 26 MIN
The Next Contract: Love, Law, and the Post-Nuptial World
from The Hypothesis · host 128596915
For centuries, marriage was the bedrock of society—an economic and social contract that defined our lives. But in an era of gender equality, individual autonomy, and fluid partnerships, that ancient institution is becoming obsolete, leaving a vacuum of legal and social protection. So, what comes next?"The Next Contract" explores the future of relationships in a post-nuptial world. Join us as we deconstruct the history of marriage and design a new framework for modern love, family, and commitment. We'll investigate radical legal structures that separate partnership from parenthood and imagine a social safety net that provides stability for everyone, regardless of their relationship status. This is the blueprint for love and law in the 21st century
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For centuries, marriage was the bedrock of society—an economic and social contract that defined our lives. But in an era of gender equality, individual autonomy, and fluid partnerships, that ancient institution is becoming obsolete, leaving a vacuum of legal and social protection. So, what comes next?"The Next Contract" explores the future of relationships in a post-nuptial world. Join us as we deconstruct the history of marriage and design a new framework for modern love, family, and commitment. We'll investigate radical legal structures that separate partnership from parenthood and imagine a social safety net that provides stability for everyone, regardless of their relationship status. This is the blueprint for love and law in the 21st century
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