Decoding the Gurus DTG Christmas Quiz 2023 with Helen Lewis
Dec 22, 2023
Journalist and author Helen Lewis joins the hosts for a Christmas quiz. They discuss grappling with a heavyset man in judo, play a guessing game about a guru, and explore controversial figures and changing opinions. The conversation also includes enemas, expansion ideas, identifying false options, and identifying fake flavors in a tonic drink. The podcast wraps up with the Christmas quiz results and a playful discussion about future competitions and new projects.
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Gurus Are Less Aggressive In Person
- Helen Lewis recounted meeting gurus like Chris Williamson, James Lindsay and Brett Weinstein at events and found online aggressiveness often doesn't translate in person.
- She described polite public interactions where confrontational online personas became meek or pleasant offline.
Embarrassing Judo Moment
- Christopher Kavanaugh shared a sweaty judo class story where an opponent's sweat caused a dysphoric moment during grappling.
- He used the anecdote to illustrate unpleasant realities of in-person aggressive sports.
Working Across Outlets Intensifies Backlash
- Helen Lewis writes for outlets across the political spectrum, which maximises the range of offence taken at her work.
- She frames her role as provoking debate rather than pleasing any single audience.