heretics. 445. Has the Woke Left Won the Culture War? / Debate on Religion - Connor Tomlinson
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Aug 14, 2024 Connor Tomlinson, a YouTuber and social commentator at The Lotus Eaters, dives deep into today's cultural wars. The discussion tackles the impact of the woke left and its influence on conservatism, touching on hot topics like religious belief systems and modern gender roles. Tomlinson examines issues surrounding societal tensions in urban communities and discusses immigration policies' implications on cultural identity. Their debate also highlights the complexities of respectful political discourse amidst rising public backlash.
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Managerial Politics Masks Cultural Control
- The managerial state enforces a progressive agenda through expert-driven governance rather than democratic choice.
- That agenda treats dissenting populists as threats and seeks to marginalize them via institutional mechanisms.
Policy Tools Shape Corporate Ideology
- Policy moves like Race Equality Acts and ESG create incentives for grievance-based litigation and ideological corporate behavior.
- These mechanisms institutionalize cultural priorities that can override shareholder or public interests.
Caution On Rapid Rise In Youth Transitioning
- Rapid increases in youth identifying as trans may reflect social and mental-health factors rather than stable identities.
- High detransition rates in some studies imply irreversible medical interventions should be approached with extreme caution.