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#156: Here Be Monsters - How to Fight Capitalism Instead of Each Other (ft. Rhyd Wildemuth)

It's Not Just In Your Head

CHAPTER

The Co-opting of Identity Language by Institutions

This chapter explores how institutions such as Goldman Sachs, the CIA, and the US military have appropriated the language of identity to their advantage, promoting diversity and inclusion while maintaining the underlying power dynamics. It discusses examples of how Goldman Sachs profited from the housing crisis and displaced black homeowners, the influence of government agencies on social movements, the connection between the Congress for Cultural Freedom and the CIA, and the lack of diverse and inclusive moments since the anti-globalization protests.

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