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Mentioned in 28 episodes
Suicide of the west
How the Rebirth of Tribalism, Populism, Nationalism, and Identity Politics Is Destroying American Democracy
Book • 2018
In 'Suicide of the West,' Jonah Goldberg argues that the principles of liberal democracy and capitalism, which he terms 'the Miracle,' are under threat from various forms of illiberalism.
He contends that the West's prosperity and political stability are not inevitable but rather the result of unique historical and philosophical developments.
Goldberg warns that complacency and the erosion of these principles due to partisanship, polarization, and identity politics could lead to democratic decline.
He emphasizes the importance of gratitude for the achievements of Western civilization and the need to rediscover and uphold its founding ideals to prevent its downfall.
He contends that the West's prosperity and political stability are not inevitable but rather the result of unique historical and philosophical developments.
Goldberg warns that complacency and the erosion of these principles due to partisanship, polarization, and identity politics could lead to democratic decline.
He emphasizes the importance of gratitude for the achievements of Western civilization and the need to rediscover and uphold its founding ideals to prevent its downfall.
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Mentioned in 28 episodes
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Jonah Goldberg as a book where he discusses the decline of the West and the choices that led to it.
Jonah Goldberg as a book where he discusses the decline of the West and the choices that led to it.
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A Hell of Our Own Creation
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Jonah Goldberg as a book where he tried to address the reasons why people should be grateful.
Jonah Goldberg as a book where he tried to address the reasons why people should be grateful.68 snips
All My Exes Drive In Teslas
Mentioned by Michael Moynihan in the context of discussing the decline of classical liberalism within conservatism.
52 snips
Guilty, Actually
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg as a book that was completely right about identity politics, populism, nationalism, and socialism threatening American democracy and Western civilization.
Jonah Goldberg as a book that was completely right about identity politics, populism, nationalism, and socialism threatening American democracy and Western civilization.46 snips
The Delicious Lamentations of Priests
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg while discussing his inspiration for writing, referencing an anecdote with George Will and William F. Buckley.
Jonah Goldberg while discussing his inspiration for writing, referencing an anecdote with George Will and William F. Buckley.36 snips
The Guinness World Record of Self-Sabotage
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Cliff Asness when discussing the analogy of a jungle and the need for constant attention to prevent regression.
Cliff Asness when discussing the analogy of a jungle and the need for constant attention to prevent regression.
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Billionaire Cliff Asness: Can Technology Outrun 'Stupider and Stupider' Government?
Mentioned by Jonah Goldberg in relation to the self-destructive nature of Western guilt and self-loathing.
Jonah Goldberg in relation to the self-destructive nature of Western guilt and self-loathing.32 snips
Unsettled Colonialism
Referenced by Jonah Goldberg as something that listeners, readers will find similar to Persico's book.
Jonah Goldberg as something that listeners, readers will find similar to Persico's book.22 snips
Liberalism’s Identity Crisis | Interview: Dr. Tomer Persico
