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E61: Noah Smith on Wokeness, Right Wing Muckrakers, and Class vs Identity
"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg
Wokeness vs. Socialism: American Perspectives
The chapter explores the American origins of the wokeness movement, comparing it to European socialism and emphasizing its connection to identity issues and egalitarianism. It critiques the lack of solutions for class problems within the woke progressive movement, discussing its institutionalization and impact on addressing educational disparities. Additionally, it delves into the portrayal of the working class by socialists and conservatives, questioning who genuinely advocates for this group and touching on the nuances of social and economic liberalism within conservative circles.
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