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Fighting Back Against Cancel Culture with Helen Pluckrose
Jan 31, 2021
Helen Pluckrose, founder of Counterweight and co-author of 'Cynical Theories,' dives into the challenges posed by wokeism and cancel culture. She emphasizes the necessity of dialogue and critiques the extremes of critical social justice. The conversation touches on the implications of silencing dissent, particularly in personal relationships. Pluckrose also explores how beauty privilege impacts social interactions and advocates for diverse viewpoints in discussions about identity politics. Her organization supports those facing backlash for their beliefs, promoting resilience against cancel culture.
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- Critical social justice ideas have intensified and turned into a genuine attempted cultural revolution, impacting society at large.
- Opposing woke ideology while retaining a leftist identity is challenging but important for challenging dominant discourses and advocating for equality and addressing disparities.
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The Escalation of Critical Social Justice Ideas
The podcast episode discusses how critical social justice ideas, such as white supremacy, toxic masculinity, and cisnormativity, have intensified and gained power in recent years. These ideas have impacted society at large, beyond universities and activist groups. The episode highlights the triggering event of George Floyd's death and the influence of the pandemic in amplifying these ideas. It argues that these ideas have turned into a genuine attempted cultural revolution that requires pushback.
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