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The Ben Shapiro Show

Dr. Thomas Sowell | Social Justice Fallacies

Nov 17, 2023
21:20
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Dr. Thomas Sowell, one of the greatest living thinkers of our time, debunks social justice fallacies. He discusses the dangers of social justice, flaws in the oppressed oppressor narrative, and the need for diverse perspectives. He emphasizes the importance of considering multiple factors when understanding disparities. The podcast also touches on the fallacy of racial inferiority, challenges in combating social justice fallacies, and the importance of alternative information sources.
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Quick takeaways

  • Social justice is based on the flawed belief that government can achieve a perfectly fair outcome for everyone.
  • Not all unequal outcomes are the result of unfairness or oppression; disparities exist naturally and cannot be fully corrected.

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The Fallacy of Social Justice

The podcast discusses the fallacy of social justice and the dangers associated with it. The speaker argues that the notion of social justice is based on the belief that government intervention is necessary to rectify unfairness in society. However, he highlights the absurdity of this idea, emphasizing that there is no person or entity with the knowledge to achieve a perfectly fair outcome for everyone. He warns that increasing government power in the pursuit of social justice ultimately leads to a loss of individual freedom.

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