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Ep. 196 ‘The Identity Trap’ by Yascha Mounk

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

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The Origin Story of 'The Identity Trap'

This chapter discusses the origin story of the book 'The Identity Trap' and the concerns the speaker has regarding the loss of support for liberal values. They explore the rise of identitarian thinking on the left, its impact on institutions and public discourse, and why it is problematic. The speaker also introduces the concept of the 'identity synthesis' and its intellectual history.

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