A Mug of Insights The Future of Online Political Discourse with Alice Cappelle
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Mar 19, 2025 Join Alice Capelle, a French writer and video essayist known for her sharp political insights and the book 'Collapse Feminism', as she dives into pressing social issues and the complexities of online political discourse. She discusses how social media influences feminism today and critiques reactionary ideologies. Alice also shares her journey from history to YouTube, driven by pandemic creativity. With a focus on critical thinking and hope, she encourages thoughtful engagement in a world of clickbait distractions.
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Scheduling Mishaps
- Robin Walden and Alice Capelle had difficulty scheduling their conversation due to unforeseen circumstances.
- These included Capelle falling sick before a planned meetup in Paris and Walden's video light malfunctioning during the podcast recording.
From Academia to YouTube via Tennis
- Alice Capelle balanced her master's studies with a long-term job as a tennis instructor.
- She started her YouTube channel during lockdown when university work moved online, and tennis instruction was paused.
Balancing Critique and Enjoyment
- Critique is important, but it's crucial to balance it with enjoyment and empathy for different motivations.
- Engaging with a topic from the inside allows for a more welcomed critique, using relatability to bring people to a different perspective.
