Nellie Bowles discusses her book 'Morning After the Revolution' with Jonah, addressing topics like the 'Abolish the Police' movement, progressivism hypocrisy, importance of skeptics, and memory-holing. They delve into the Intellectual Dark Web, the Dan Rather incident, and the COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory.
The importance of skepticism in the face of progressive movements hiding radical goals behind credibility.
The shift in modern progressive movement's approach to gun control away from addressing gun crimes directly.
The consequences of institutional lies on individual beliefs and societal trust, highlighting the dangers of groupthink within elite institutions.
Deep dives
A New Book on the Revolution and the Woke Era
The guest, Nelly Bowles, has a new book titled 'Morning After the Revolution, Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History.' It delves into how the smartest individuals in America lost sight, exploring personal experiences and insights during the Woke era to bring back sanity.
Revolutionary Vision vs. Established Credibility
There is a discussion on revolutionary goals hidden behind the guise of establishment credibility. The movement aims for radical change but hesitates to adopt or describe its objectives openly, leading to tension between revolutionary visionaries and institutional norms.
Shift in Progressive Movements and Gun Control Policy
The conversation touches on how the progressive movement's approach to gun control has shifted. While traditional liberals advocated for stricter legislation and enforcement, modern progressives veer away from addressing gun crimes actively, reflecting a broader ideological divergence within the movement.
Loss of Trust in Mainstream Institutions
The podcast discusses how people can lose trust in mainstream institutions when they feel lied to by those they were supposed to trust. It reflects on examples like Russiagate and COVID origins, where deliberate misinformation led to a lack of trust. The conversation delves into the impact of such lies on individual beliefs and societal trust, highlighting the consequences of institutional deception.
Groupthink and Ideological Constructs
The conversation explores the dangers of groupthink within elite institutions and how it can perpetuate false narratives and ideological constructs. It questions the motivations behind such groupthink, whether driven by political agendas, fear of opposing views, or the desire to maintain a desired narrative. The speakers reflect on how groupthink can lead to rationalizing false information and hindering critical thinking within institutional settings.
The wonderful Nellie Bowles joins Jonah to discuss her new book, Morning After the Revolution: Dispatches from the Wrong Side of History. Score some Remnant bingo points for a conversation on topics including (but certainly not limited to) the “Abolish the Police” movement, the hypocrisy of progressivism, the importance of skeptics, and memory-holing.
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