

Episode 230: Why Liberal Elites Have Unraveled So Spectacularly (With Musa Al-Gharbi)
6 snips Sep 23, 2024
Musa Al-Gharbi, a sociologist and author of "We Have Never Been Woke," joins the conversation to unpack the unraveling of liberal elites. He shares personal experiences with cancel culture and discusses the role of symbolic capitalists in shaping societal values. The talk critiques how social justice initiatives often favor the elite while overlooking systemic inequalities. Al-Gharbi also explores the relationship between identity politics and elite dynamics, revealing the complexities in contemporary social movements and the challenging narratives of privilege.
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Cancellation by the Right
- Musa al-Gharbi was targeted by right-wing media after an article he wrote.
- This "cancellation" shaped his approach to writing and engagement with different audiences.
Engage with Opposing Views
- Engage with audiences who disagree with you, framing arguments in accessible ways.
- This can deepen understanding and lead to more effective persuasion.
Defining Symbolic Capitalists
- Symbolic capitalists traffic in ideas and abstractions, working in fields like media, arts, and education.
- They are defined by "what they know, who they know, and how they're known."