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Brendan O'Neill - Why We Must Dissent

Aug 2, 2023

Brendan O'Neill, a British political commentator and author known for his insights on free speech, dives deep into the importance of dissent in today's society. He critiques contemporary cancel culture and its impact on freedom of expression, especially regarding gender identity. O'Neill discusses the evolving definitions of truth and the tension between enlightenment ideals and traditional values. He emphasizes the need for honest discourse and warns against the dangers of government overreach in personal freedoms, while advocating for a balanced approach to individual rights and societal responsibilities.

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Intro

2min

Freedom, Conformity, and Cancel Culture

19min

The Evolution of Truth and Identity in Modern Discourse

2min

Navigating Enlightenment and Tradition

14min

The Evolving Left: Ideologies and Autonomy

8min

The Struggle Between Community and Authority

21min

Exploring the Nuances of Freedom of Speech and Ideological Alliances

3min

Brendan O'Neill is a British political commentator and author. He was the editor of Spiked from 2007 to September 2021, and is currently its chief political writer. Once a Trotskyist, O'Neill was formerly a member of the Revolutionary Communist Party and wrote for the party's journal Living Marxism. O'Neill currently defines himself as a Marxist libertarian.

Brendan's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913019861
Brendan's website: https://brendanoneill.co.uk/
Brendan's writing: https://www.spiked-online.com/author/brendan-oneill/

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‘What is Enlightenment?’ short essay by Immanuel Kant: https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/What-is-Enlightenment.pdf

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