Yascha Mounk: Israel to America - escaping the identity trap

Yascha Mounk explores the dominance of identity politics, biased reporting in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the rise of identity-based movements. They discuss universalism, political divisions, and tribal instincts, as well as the role of religion, cancel culture, and the loss of trust in institutions. The chapter also delves into critical race theory, the motivations behind engaging in this form of politics, and the importance of speaking up to defend liberal values.