Controversial Commencement Speeches, Solzhenitsyn, and “Metamodernism"

The podcast explores controversial graduation speeches and the shift from post-modernism to Metamodernism. They discuss impactful speeches by figures like Chuck Colson and Jerry Seinfeld, comparing reactions. The discussion delves into societal issues, personal responsibility, and the influence of cultural figures in promoting sincerity and joy. Lastly, they examine the transition to Meta-modernism, focusing on a new philosophical movement characterized by hopefulness and activism.