Bad Idea, Old Idea
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
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The Importance and Limitations of Ideas
The speaker explores their personal struggle with intellectual history and ideas, discussing their frustration with ideological arguments and the potential of psychology and sociology to explain human behavior. They ponder the role of ideas in legitimizing political positions and movements, while acknowledging the slow but significant impact of ideas. They also delve into the historical origins of democracy and evolving cultural customs, touch on American exceptionalism, and caution against disregarding the old rules in favor of new approaches.
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