

The Price of Comfort: How We Traded Freedom for “Free Stuff” in the West | Christopher Caldwell | Truth Ep. #65
Oct 9, 2024
Christopher Caldwell, Editor at the Claremont Review of Books and author of "Age of Entitlement," discusses the consequences of trading independence for comfort in the West. He argues that this trade-off may lead to a loss of both freedom and stability, fueling populist revolts in the U.S. and Europe. The conversation covers immigration dynamics, the tensions between civil rights and freedom of expression, and the rise of right-wing politics, emphasizing the growing dissatisfaction with self-governance and economic hardships.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Immigration Dynamics: Europe vs. U.S.
02:11 • 8min
Navigating Rights: The Tension between Civil Rights and Freedom of Expression
09:54 • 5min
Patriotism and Personal Identity in the Workplace
14:34 • 13min
Self-Governance in Crisis: The EU and US Comparison
27:11 • 13min
The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe
39:50 • 2min
Political Maneuvers in France
41:42 • 7min