

American Maoism | James Lindsay
20 snips Sep 14, 2023
This podcast explores the concept of American Maoism and its parallels with Mao Zedong's tactics in China. It delves into the use of dialectical political warfare by the Left, the manipulation of narratives, and the potential consequences of cultural revolutions. The podcast discusses Mao's rise to power, indoctrination of the younger generation, and parallels with today's world. It also examines democratic centralism, identity politics, the cultural revolution in America, and unconventional solutions to societal problems.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
American College Students Openly Support Maoism
02:24 • 4min
The Dialectic: Leftists' Strategic Advantage
06:42 • 10min
The Concept of the Last Man and Dialectical Movement
16:17 • 4min
Mao Zedong and Dialectical Political Warfare
19:58 • 29min
Democratic Centralism: Combining Democracy and Centralized Power
48:31 • 18min
Mao's Categorization and Youth Rebellion
01:06:14 • 30min
The Cultural Revolution and Its Parallels
01:36:27 • 10min
Unconventional Solution to Shoplifting Problem: Facial Recognition Cameras
01:46:54 • 2min
Stopping a Cultural Revolution: Possibilities and Actions
01:48:52 • 3min