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Modern WisdomDec 5, 2019

#124 - James Lindsay - Social Justice Explained: The Foundations Of Wokeness

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James Lindsay

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The Madness of Crowds Cynical Theories How to Have Impossible Conversations

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The Madness of Crowds Cynical Theories How to Have Impossible Conversations

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The Madness of Crowds

Douglas

I asked him what chapters would you have put in the book in the madness of crowds that you didn't?

Cynical Theories

Helen

If you really wanted to stick a date stamp on it, I would tell you it was 1989 is when that happened.

How to Have Impossible Conversations

the room for nuance and subtlety is largely missing.

Guest: James Lindsay

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James Lindsay is an author & researcher. I've been exposed the words Social Justice Warrior, Wokeness and Post Modernism a lot over the last year, but I don't really have a strong grasp on their origins or where they came from. Thankfully James is the perfect man to explain them to us as he's spent much of his recent career diving head first into the academic literature which underpins these movements. Enjoy. #socialjusticewarrior #woke #postmodernism Extra Stuff: Follow James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ConceptualJames Buy James' Book - https://amzn.to/2DKeiz5 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact

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The Madness of Crowds

Douglas

The host references 'The Madness of Crowds' to discuss the complexities surrounding identity and the perception of di…

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Cynical Theories

Helen

The host discusses the evolution of postmodernism and its integration into identity politics, highlighting its impact…

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How to Have Impossible Conversations

The host mentions 'How to Have Impossible Conversations' to highlight the lack of nuance and subtlety in increasingly…

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A second recurring theme is polarization in discussions.
Referenced books include The Madness of Crowds by Douglas and Cynical Theories by Helen.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in social justice and identity politics and Academics and students interested in social theory.

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The Madness of Crowds

Douglas

Best for Individuals interested in social justice and identity politicsOften cited around identity politics and mental health

“The speaker references an interview with Douglas about his book 'The Madness of Crowds' and discusses chapters he considered adding, particularly on mental health.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: identity politics and mental health

For: Individuals interested in social justice and identity politics

Key quote: “I asked him what chapters would you have put in the book in the madness of crowds that you didn't?”

The host references 'The Madness of Crowds' to discuss the complexities surrounding identity and the perception of disabilities, particularly in relation to mental health. The mention serves to highlight how identity politics can sometimes overshadow genuine issues faced by individuals with real challenges.

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Cynical Theories

Helen

Best for Academics and students interested in social theoryOften cited around postmodernism and identity politics

“The book discusses the developments in postmodernism and identity politics, detailing how these ideas evolved and became entrenched in society.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: postmodernism and identity politics

For: Academics and students interested in social theory

Key quote: “If you really wanted to stick a date stamp on it, I would tell you it was 1989 is when that happened.”

The host discusses the evolution of postmodernism and its integration into identity politics, highlighting its impact on academic discourse. They mention 'Cynical Theories' as a resource for understanding these developments in detail.

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How to Have Impossible Conversations

Best for Individuals interested in improving communication skillsOften cited around polarization in discussions

“The book addresses the challenges of engaging in discussions where nuance and subtlety are often missing, especially in polarized environments.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: polarization in discussions

For: Individuals interested in improving communication skills

Key quote: “the room for nuance and subtlety is largely missing.”

The host mentions 'How to Have Impossible Conversations' to highlight the lack of nuance and subtlety in increasingly polarized discussions. This book serves as a guide for navigating complex conversations where differing opinions often lead to misunderstandings and conflict.

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