Plodcast The Vile Heart | (Ep. 392)
Aug 29, 2025
A controversial CNN interview ignites a discussion on how society's definition of vileness is rapidly changing. The podcast delves into political hypocrisy, especially regarding tolerance for different viewpoints linked to the 19th Amendment. Additionally, it explores the concept of mammon, examining its implications on wealth and society. The notion of managing mammon is contrasted with traditional idols, as themes of mercy and choice in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' reveal how compassion dramatically influences destinies.
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Outrage Reframes Vileness
- Modern discourse often defines a 'vile' person by others' reactions rather than the original act.
- Douglas Wilson argues this shift weaponizes outrage to label and punish dissenting views.
Backlash After CNN Segment
- After the CNN segment, Wilson's Christchurch office received scores of obscene calls and prank sign-ups.
- He uses this as a firsthand example of how public fury manifests against controversial positions.
Tolerance With Intellectual Conformity
- The progressive left markets itself as tolerant but enforces ideological uniformity.
- Wilson observes they accept visible diversity but punish divergent thought harshly.
