391. The Cult of Woke Left & Far Right - Ex-Scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin
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Challenging Beliefs and Societal Norms
The chapter explores the influence of cultural context and peer pressure on moral beliefs, reflecting on the acceptance of extreme ideologies like Scientology despite contradictory evidence. It delves into the impact of group dynamics on belief systems, discussing how personal experiences of injustice can prompt individuals to reassess their convictions after exiting a group. The conversation also touches on the complexity of progressivism versus conservatism, questioning the concept of linear progress and highlighting divisions within modern societies.
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