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Naomi Klein on Conspiracy Culture and “the Mirror World”

Sep 15, 2023
Naomi Klein explores the world of conspiracy theories and the right's ability to sow confusion. They discuss the impact of right-wing media, YouTube's role in promoting conspiracy content, and censorship by tech giants. They reflect on the challenges of the progressive left, the role of a writer in a data-driven world, and the importance of education and kindness during COVID-19. Advertisements for All Bird's shoes, Starfield video game, and Kroger brand products are also included.
55:00

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Quick takeaways

  • Reclaiming issues co-opted by the right is crucial in countering dangerous narratives and regaining the potency of objective truth.
  • Our fear of confronting uncomfortable truths and dismantling partisan lenses hinders progress and open dialogue.

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Examining the Mirror World

Naomi Klein explores the mirror world in her new book, Doppelganger, and delves into the concept of doppelgangers, which she refers to as the second bodies we all possess. She addresses the importance of self-reflection and the need to examine our own role in societal shifts towards the right. Klein encourages us to reclaim our voices and confidence amidst disorienting times by acknowledging our complicity in sowing discord and abandoning principles of corporate greed, censorship, and mass surveillance that were once part of the left's domain.

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