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#465 - Douglas Murray - The Wild Hatred Of The West

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Apr 25, 2022

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Douglas Murray

Douglas Murray, a journalist and associate editor at The Spectator, dives into the rise of anti-Western sentiment from within its own borders. He discusses the implications of demands for reparations and cultural revisionism, questioning the ethics behind Hollywood's compromises for international markets. Murray critiques the Black Lives Matter movement's financial controversies and the complexities of collective guilt attributed to historical injustices. He also reflects on the balance between hard work and personal freedom, emphasizing the labor and trials that shape individual identity.

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ANECDOTE

Dumbledore's Censorship in China

Warner Brothers censored Dumbledore's gay relationship in the Chinese release of "Fantastic Beasts".
They prioritized profit over artistic integrity, highlighting Hollywood's hypocrisy.

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Doxing of Libs of TikTok Creator

Doxing the Libs of TikTok creator was a punishment and a warning to others.
The Washington Post's actions highlight a concerning trend in journalism.

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The West's Self-Hatred

The West is experiencing a rise in anti-Western sentiment, including attacks on its history and people.
This self-hatred is fueled by a misguided attempt to rectify historical wrongs.

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Editing Identity: Dumbledore and International Markets

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Doxxing Debate and Media Responsibility

14:04 • 8min

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Exploration of Western Self-Critique and Identity

21:54 • 5min

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Challenging Collective Guilt

26:58 • 23min

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Revising Empire: The Legacy of Historical Figures

50:03 • 26min

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Critique of the Black Lives Matter Movement

01:16:08 • 15min

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Populism, Conspiracy, and Political Shifts

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The Pursuit of Productivity

01:39:51 • 7min

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Navigating Low-Stakes Consumption and Career Pressures

01:46:52 • 3min

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Embracing Freedom and Navigating Regrets

01:49:27 • 24min

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Douglas Murray is a journalist, author and associate editor of The Spectator.

The last few years has seen a dramatic rise of anti-Westernism. But surprisingly, this movement hasn't come from overseas, the strongest anti-Western sentiment has come from the West itself. Whether it's demands for reparations, calls for the abolishment of white people, tearing down of statues or the rewriting of history, something is going on.

Expect to learn why Dumbledore can't be gay in China, why BLM bought a 6 million dollar mansion, what Douglas thinks about Libs Of TikTok being doxxed, why anti-white racism sounds so disgusting when you change the wording, why there's more slaves alive now than at any time in history but no one cares, Douglas' personal philosophy around working hard and much more...

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