INSOMNIA STREAM： TURN OF THE CENTURY EDITION

Stream Summary

This stream centers on a detailed reading and analysis of Edward Alsworth Ross’s 1914 book The Old World in the New, specifically its chapter on Jewish immigration to America at the turn of the 20th century. Devon Stack explores Ross’s observations about the social, economic, and cultural impact of Eastern European Jewish immigrants, comparing historical attitudes and behaviors to those seen in contemporary society. The stream discusses themes of assimilation, group strategy, economic influence, and the evolution of American identity, while reflecting on the accuracy and naivete of early 20th-century predictions about immigration and integration. The host also responds to hyperchats about historical sources, ethnic dynamics, and strategies for group survival.

• Analysis of Edward Alsworth Ross’s assessment of Jewish immigrants in early 20th-century America
• Discussion of group strategy, in-group preference, and economic behaviors
• Comparison of historical Jewish immigrant behaviors to contemporary patterns
• Debate on assimilation, American identity, and the limits of “melting pot” theory
• Reflections on the role of intelligence, ethics, and long-term planning in group success
• Commentary on the impact of immigration policy, propaganda, and media influence
• Viewer hyperchats on historical sources, ethnic comparisons, and strategies for survival

Sources

• The Old World in the New: The Significance of Past and Present Immigration to the American People by Edward Alsworth Ross (1914) – Archive.org
• Social Control by Edward Alsworth Ross (1901) – Archive.org
• Joseph Pennell’s “The Jew at Home” (Illustration/Article) – No verified link available
• The Great Red Dragon or the London Money Power by L.B. Woolfolk – Archive.org
• Neil Diamond – “America” (Song) – Official Video
• Paul McCartney – “Let 'Em In” (Song) – Official Video
• WASP Files: Was Martin Bryant the Perfect Patsy? – No verified link available

Key Points of Wisdom

• [00:15:04] “There had to be someone that noticed this as it was happening and I thought this would be... interesting to see what were their first impressions, how did they assess the situation back at the turn of the century when this was happening.”
  Context: On the importance of firsthand historical accounts of immigration and social change.
• [00:38:36] “The Jewish superpower is their collectivism. That is their nepotism, their collectivism, their ethnic bond is their superpower.”
  Context: On the role of group strategy and in-group preference in Jewish success.
• [01:06:28] “They care for their own poor and the spirit of cooperation among them is very noticeable.”
  Context: On the contrast between Jewish communal support and American individualism.
• [01:21:57] “Every law that we have on the books that regulates or limits behavior, it’s because someone couldn’t be trusted just to behave and they so flagrantly abused the lack of regulation that a regulation had to be imposed.”
  Context: On the impact of immigrant behaviors on American legal and business norms.
• [01:46:35] “We need to accept that this is something that Jews seem to be phenomenal at in terms of looking at the future and playing the long game far beyond at least the average of white Europeans.”
  Context: On the necessity of long-term planning and strategy for group survival.
• [02:29:15] “All of their behaviors that were observed are behaviors that we are observing even today, and that we have to understand that this kind of behavior will exist probably for centuries to come in these competitors called the Jews.”
  Context: On the persistence of group traits and the need for adaptation.

Hyperchat Summary

• Viewers commented on the historical accuracy and relevance of Ross’s observations.
• Hyperchats discussed the role of group strategy, in-group preference, and long-term planning in ethnic competition.
• Audience members referenced additional historical sources and asked for recommendations on related books and documentaries.
• Chats debated the impact of individualism versus collectivism in Western societies.
• Some contributors shared personal reflections on ancestry, immigration, and strategies for group survival.
• Questions were raised about the role of intelligence, ethics, and cultural adaptation in assimilation.
• Viewers requested analysis of other ethnic groups and historical perspectives from outside the Anglosphere.
• Supportive messages and donations were sent in appreciation of the stream’s research and commentary.

Hyperchat Contributors

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• Gorilla hands
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• Nigel Cringeworthy
• Man of low moral fibre
• Love and division
• Clisson 44
• Sharpshooter
• Bessemer
• System approved Rebel
• James Daniels
• Cypher
• Gravy Bear
• Colonizer grind Set
• Zazzy lactase but
• Rupert
• Occidental front
• Blood
• The Shogun
• Flood
• Zen Christopher
• Rocco, D2