Calmversations s07e29 | Debating the "Post War Consensus" with Dave Greene & Wokal Distance
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Dec 9, 2024 Dave Greene, a political commentator known for his distributist views, joins Michael Young, also known as Wokal Distance, for an engaging debate on liberalism's pros and cons. They discuss how post-war consensus shaped societal beliefs, exploring the moral complexities of individual autonomy amidst consumer choices. The duo critiques the role of media in shaping public opinion and examines the intersection of liberalism with diverse moral frameworks, highlighting the impact of ideology on governance and education.
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Post-War Consensus Defined
- The "post-war consensus" refers to beliefs solidified after 1946 that became dominant in shaping liberal societies.
- These ideas replaced many longstanding political instincts and are now questioned for sustainability in modern politics.
Contradictions in Liberalism
- Liberalism in the post-war consensus embraces contradictions, such as valuing individualism while democracy often requires collectivism.
- This contradiction leads to instability and fueled debates on identity politics' true nature.
Constraints Define the Individual
- Humans are defined as much by constraints imposed by society and spirituality as by liberty.
- Severing societal bonds without replacement leads to demoralization and political instability.