Cofnas Podcast Will a Hereditarian Revolution Defeat Wokism? With Noah Carl
Jun 24, 2024
Noah Carl, a sociologist and former researcher at Oxford and Cambridge, dives into the heated debate over hereditarianism and its potential impact on wokeism. He challenges traditional views on racial disparities in intelligence, advocating for a nuanced understanding that considers both historical injustices and the complexities of genetic influences. The conversation also critiques modern woke ideologies while exploring the evolving dynamics between gender, politics, and societal values, shedding light on how these issues shape contemporary discourse.
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Wokeness and the Equality Thesis
- Nathan Cofnas suggests wokeism stems from the equality thesis, which posits equal abilities for all groups.
- Persistent disparities then get attributed to racism, leading to a continuous search for hidden biases.
Culture's Role in Disparities
- Noah Carl suggests cultural factors, not just racism, might contribute to disparities, citing James Flynn's work.
- He acknowledges some cultural aspects could influence IQ scores by a few points.
Generational Value Shifts and the Great Awakening
- Nathan Cofnas argues the Great Awakening's timing is explained by generational value shifts.
- Values imprinted in adolescence change slowly, reaching a tipping point when over 50% advocate for a new view.