https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Calhoun#Mouse_experiments

This guy built a room for mice, which had unlimited food and no predators, the only limit was the space available, and let the mice live freely. How is this, in any way, relevant to TRP? Well, let's read a little passage from the article, shall we?

In July 1968 four pairs of mice were introduced into the Utopian universe... The “tunnels” gave access to nesting boxes, food hoppers, and water dispensers. There was no shortage of food or water or nesting material. There were no predators. The only adversity was the limit on space.

Unlimited food and no predators... Hmm, weird. It's almost as if it somehow resembles the world we live in today!

Initially the population grew rapidly, doubling every 55 days. The population reached 620 by day 315, after which the population growth dropped markedly. The last surviving birth was on day 600. This period between day 315 and day 600 saw a breakdown in social structure and in normal social behavior.

Really now? What could possibly go wrong? These are mice, not people. One would think all they need is food and another mouse to make more mice with. After all, humans are so much smarter... right? Shouldn't the mice population follow a logistical curve and reach its peak when there is no more space?

Among the aberrations in behavior were the following: expulsion of young before weaning was complete, wounding of young, inability of dominant males to maintain the defense of their territory and females, **aggressive behavior of females, passivity of non-dominant males with increased attacks on each other which were not defended against. After day 600, the social breakdown continued and the population declined toward extinction. During this period females ceased to reproduce. Their male counterparts withdrew completely, never engaging in courtship or fighting. They ate, drank, slept, and groomed themselves – all solitary pursuits. Sleek, healthy coats and an absence of scars characterized these males. They were dubbed “the beautiful ones.”

Wait a minute. This sounds awfully familiar...

  • wounding of young
  • aggressive behavior of females
  • passivity of non-dominant males
  • females ceased to reproduce
  • inability of dominant males to maintain the defense of their territory and females

Do you see the connection yet?

  • wounding of young: This refers to the way today's society treats young men. I'm sure you're aware of it already. It could also refer to the flawed ways women are brought up. i.e. the entitled attitude.

  • Inability of dominant males to maintain the defense of their territory and females:" Known as the pussification of men. Read "The pussification of the western male" by Phazzle.

  • females ceased to reproduce: They be alpha widowin'. Read "What is an alpha widow and why does it matter?

  • Aggressive behavior of females: Feminism and the 'empowered womyn.' Remember that post about how feminism cannot exist without the resources and social structure provided by the patriarchy? Yup. Read "The Civilization and The House: How feminism is a function of the patriarchy"

  • passivity of non-dominant males: Their male counterparts withdrew completely, never engaging in courtship or fighting. Otherwise known as... That's right, the Sexodus!

  • They ate, drank, slept, and groomed themselves – all solitary pursuits: This should hit you harder than a train at full speed. This represents everything most men (including me) do on a daily basis. Porn, laziness, video games, depression & apathy, plus other "beta" behaviors. I'm sure I don't have to explain this one to you. After all, you've either been there, or are still there. Read "Video Games, Porn/Masturbation, and Watching Sports: The Downfall of the Modern Man". (Edit: This group could also include MGTOW's, although it reminded me of the former)

Calhoun saw the fate of the population of mice as a metaphor for the potential fate of man.