Into the Impossible With Brian Keating Can the West Survive? Douglas Murray [Ep. 491]
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May 13, 2025 
Douglas Murray, Associate Editor at The Spectator and bestselling author, discusses the ideological crisis facing the West. He examines how skepticism towards foundational beliefs threatens our understanding of truth in various fields. Murray explores the moral implications of empathy, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and critiques the politicization of academia. He emphasizes the need to uphold objective truths amid growing ideological battles, warning that the real threats to our civilization may come from within.
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Choosing Death as a Civilizational Fork
- Douglas Murray describes how some truly believe in "choosing death" as a civilizational fork.
- He connects this belief to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah who glorify death over life.
Contrast Between Democracies and Death Cults
- The title "On Democracies and Death Cults" highlights the contrast between thriving democracies and groups that worship death.
- Murray questions why many in the West support death cults like Hamas over fellow liberal democracies such as Israel.
Academia's Perilous Politicization
- Foreign funding, especially from Qatar, corrupts American academia by promoting extremist views.
- Protests and chants like "intifada" intimidate rather than persuade, undermining academic values.
