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The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman
Politics, AI, & Heterodoxy: Dr. Laurie Johnson INTERVIEW | The Simpleton Podcast
Aug 15, 2024
Dr. Laurie Johnson, an author and political philosophy professor at Kansas State University, shares insights from her new book, 'The Gap in God's Country'. She discusses her journeys navigating the male-dominated field of political philosophy and the disparity of perspectives within Black American communities. Johnson also explores the impact of automation and AI on jobs, pushing for a focus on local economies and grassroots movements to enact social change. Additionally, she emphasizes the need for engaging with original texts to foster critical independent thought.
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- Dr. Laurie Johnson's new book, 'A Gap in God's Country', merges political philosophy with Christian theology to tackle contemporary challenges.
- Navigating a male-dominated academic landscape, Dr. Johnson confronts biases that prioritize feminist viewpoints over classical political theory expertise.
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Introduction to a New Direction in Political Thought
The speaker discusses the release of Dr. Laurie Johnson's latest book, which marks a significant shift in her writing focus. This book, titled 'A Gap in God's Country', integrates her extensive research on political philosophy while venturing into Christian theology. Dr. Johnson reflects on how her previous works laid the groundwork for this publication, as they cover historical political thinkers but have not encompassed her Christian beliefs. This upcoming book seeks to address contemporary Christian challenges by applying political theory to societal issues through a Christian lens.
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