Modern Wisdom #427 - Carl Benjamin - Surviving The Madness Of 2022
Jan 27, 2022
Carl Benjamin, a political commentator and host of The Lotus Eaters Podcast, dives deep into the chaos of today's world. He critiques the fallout of social media on public figures like Jordan Peterson and explores how society misrepresents young girls. The discussion also tackles the erosion of family values and declining trust in mainstream media. Additionally, Carl analyzes the rise of 'herbivore men' rejecting traditional relationships and the troubling implications of current ideological conflicts on societal growth.
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Klein and Piker's Contradiction
- Ethan Klein now co-hosts a podcast with communist Hassan Piker.
- Ironically, their "anti-capitalist" show uses a $3 million set and features numerous ads.
The War of Position
- Critical theorists and communists exploit inconsistencies in Western philosophy.
- They use a "war of position" to gradually undermine society.
Redefining Racism
- Critical Race Theory expands definitions of terms like "racism" to encompass systemic outcomes, not just individual acts.
- This redefinition paints Western society as inherently racist, regardless of intent.
