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Bari Weiss on Post-Mainstream Media Life and Her Battles in the Culture Wars

Uncommon Knowledge

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Unraveling of American Society and Elite Divide

The chapter discusses the breakdown of longstanding beliefs in American society and the loss of consensus post-World War II, leading to an elite with differing worldviews. It explores the impact of technology and COVID on societal disparities and the emergence of new narratives through the internet, challenging traditional power structures. The speaker reflects on their experience transitioning between media institutions and the dynamics of ideological differences within workplaces, touching on the challenges faced by those who do not conform to prevailing ideologies.

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