"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

A Debate on Immigration, Ethnostates, and National Identity

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Dec 4, 2024
The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into nationalism and ethnostates, highlighting their philosophical underpinnings. Immigration policies and their impact on national identity are explored, focusing specifically on Japan’s unique cultural assimilation challenges. The contrasting views of classical liberalism versus 'woke' ideologies provide a thought-provoking lens on social dynamics. Finally, the complexities of global governance and the risks of authoritarianism are examined, urging listeners to consider their implications in today's world.
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INSIGHT

Land Acknowledgements and Ethno-Nationalism

  • Land acknowledgments endorse ethno-nationalism, a concept where land ownership belongs to specific ethnic groups.
  • This view contrasts with the idea of institutions owning land, like the United States.
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Ethno-nationalism and its implications

  • Ethno-nationalism, the idea of a nation belonging to a specific ethnic group, leads to exclusion and conflict.
  • Israel's existence as an ethnostate makes many people uncomfortable, raising questions about the legitimacy of such states.
ANECDOTE

Judaism: Religion, Not Race

  • Noah argues Judaism is a religion, not a race, citing the diversity of Jewish ethnicities like Ashkenazi and Mizrahi.
  • Westerners often mistakenly equate Judaism with Ashkenazi Jews due to European history.
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