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Brain in a Vat

The End Goal of Wokeness | Nathan Cofnas

Mar 30, 2025
01:11:13

What is the underlying logic of woke ideology? Is it consistent, and can it justify the pursuit of equality of outcome, such as redistributing wealth and land?


Cofnas discusses the origins and evolution of wokeism, the moral and empirical premises underlying it, and the political dynamics between conservatives and liberals.


Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing debates around equity, discrimination, and social justice.


You can also check out FeedSpot's list of 90 best philosophy podcasts, where Brain in a Vat is ranked at 15, here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/[00:00] Introduction and Welcome


[00:16] Thought Experiment: Redheads and Slavery

[08:16] Applying the Analogy to Race

[17:00] Moral Responsibility and Social Justice

[32:20] Reparations and Environmental Factors

[37:17] Statistical Chance and Job Market Inequality

[48:43] Conservative Resistance to Wokeism

[54:59] The Long March Through Institutions

[58:02] Trump's Impact on Wokeism

[01:01:45] The Future of Wokeism and Conservative Strategy

[01:05:21] Philosophical Foundations of Equality

[01:10:47] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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