The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

305. How Marxism is Disguised as Woke Morality | Dr. Yoram Hazony

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Nov 14, 2022
Join Dr. Yoram Hazony, an Israeli author and political theorist, as he engages with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson on the current cultural landscape. They delve into how woke morality often masks Marxist ideologies affecting today's youth. The conversation also highlights the dangers of dismantling social hierarchies and traditional values, emphasizing their crucial roles in personal and societal well-being. Hazony explores the transformative responsibilities of parenthood and the significance of embracing maturity and communal values in navigating contemporary chaos.
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Liberalism's Flaw

  • Classic liberalism assumed children didn't need traditional guidance.
  • This created a vacuum filled by woke neo-Marxism, which offers answers and structure.
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Stored Cultural Capital

  • Classic liberalism thrived on existing cultural capital from institutions like family, church, and civic society.
  • As these institutions weakened, the shared ethos deteriorated, creating an opening for other ideologies.
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Hierarchy and Meaning

  • People find meaning and purpose within social hierarchies, giving them direction and aspiration.
  • Liberalism overlooks this fundamental human need, while Marxists exploit it.
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