Policy@McCombs The Myth of Left and Right: Caplan and Hanson Interview the Lewis Brothers
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Aug 21, 2023 The Lewis brothers challenge the essentialist view of left and right in politics, advocating for a social view. They discuss the concept of tribalism and its harmful effects. The podcast explores the limitations of the left-right spectrum and the evolving nature of political positions. They also discuss affirmative action for conservatives in academia and the importance of intellectual diversity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Fallacy of Essentialist Theory
01:40 • 14min
Essentialism in Different Belief Systems
15:58 • 19min
The Harmful Effects of Tribalism in Politics
35:25 • 10min
Challenging the Coherence of Left and Right Wing Worldviews
45:19 • 2min
Changing Political Positions, Free Speech, and Intellectual Storytelling
47:15 • 2min
Challenging the Concept of Left and Right in Politics
48:48 • 2min
The Limitations of the Left-Right Spectrum
50:34 • 14min
The Cost of Realism vs Loyalty
01:05:03 • 5min
Implementing Affirmative Action for Conservatives in Academia
01:09:58 • 6min