New Discourses The Hoax that Broke the Conservative Internet
Dec 8, 2024
A provocative hoax shakes the conservative internet, revealing unexpected defenses of Marxism among conservatives. The host compares text from the Communist Manifesto to see how effectively it was altered. This sparks discussions about ideological shifts within the 'woke right' movement and critiques the absurdities of past academic hoaxes. The conversation delves into how splinter movements threaten political unity and the evolving landscape of conservatism and liberalism in America, questioning the coherence of these ideologies amid current cultural conflicts.
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Past Hoaxes
- In 2017-2018, James Lindsay co-authored hoax papers, including one about penises as social constructs.
- Another hoax involved rewriting a chapter of Mein Kampf, replacing Nazi terms with feminist ones.
The Communist Manifesto Hoax
- James Lindsay decided to hoax the "woke right" after they canceled him for his criticisms.
- He rewrote parts of the Communist Manifesto to align with their ideology, submitting it under a pseudonym.
Woke Right Cancel Culture
- The "woke right" canceled James Lindsay by spreading false narratives about him.
- These narratives include claims that he hates Christians, Catholics, and conservatives.
