Apple Pie - notes from a professional father

Subversive w/Alex Kaschuta

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In this chat, we delve into the complexities of fatherhood, parenting, and the impact of modern technology on family dynamics. We explore the motivations behind having a large family, the challenges of parenting in a rapidly changing society, and the struggle to maintain meaningful connections in an increasingly digital world. The discussion also touches on generational differences, particularly regarding Gen Z's mental health and technology's role in shaping their experiences. We also explore the themes of cultural reflections, artistic output, and the impact of globalism on local cultures. We discuss the evolution of cultural centers, perceptions of time and modernity, and the influences that shape our thoughts. We also touch on the complexities of antinatalism and the future of cultural identity in a rapidly changing world.

In our conversation, I referred to a book at the end but misremembered the title. It is The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: A Contrivance of Horror by Thomas Ligotti.

Apple Pie is a pseudonymous author, a father of a large brood, and a physicist.

He writes at Things to Read

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Fatherhood and Family Dynamics

06:08 The Challenges of Parenting in Modern Society

11:47 Navigating Technology and Its Impact on Relationships

17:58 Cultural Reflections and Generational Differences

30:09 Cultural Reflections and Artistic Output

34:42 The Evolution of Cultural Centers

39:35 Globalism and Historical Context

40:44 Perceptions of Time and Modernity

46:50 Influences and Recommendations in Thought