The Peter McCormack Show #050 - Eric Kaufmann - How Wokeness Hijacked the West
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Feb 12, 2025 Eric Kaufmann, a political scientist and author specializing in cultural politics, discusses the profound impact of woke ideology on Western society. He shares insights on the suppression of free speech and the radical transformation of institutions, pinpointing an elite ruling class's role in enforcing ideological conformity. Kaufmann emphasizes how the education system has become a hotbed for indoctrination, reshaping a generation's views on dissent. He also critiques the infiltration of critical race theory and gender ideologies into curricula, revealing their implications for future societal dynamics.
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Origins of Liberal Progressivism
- Liberal progressivism combined left-leaning economics with liberal cultural views.
- It evolved from movements in the early 20th century, gaining strength through wartime shifts.
Shifting Focus and PC Culture
- The focus shifted to racial minorities in the 1960s with actions like affirmative action.
- Political correctness emerged in the late 80s and early 90s, impacting university campuses.
Values of Cultural Left Liberalism
- Cultural left liberalism blends rejection of tradition with equality and humanitarianism.
- These values, when amplified, lead to extreme sensitivity and the interpretation of minor actions as harmful.
