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The Core Concept: Society as a System of Mate Suppression
Jim Keller’s core theory posits that modern society is engineered—consciously or unconsciously—to suppress reproductive success. Traditionally, this role was held by those in power who benefited from the suppression of others’ natural drives. Today, however, this suppression is pervasive across all levels of society, manifesting through religion, politics, culture, and even interpersonal dynamics. The result is a world where costs are systematically imposed on individuals to dampen their instincts for growth, competition, and procreation.