The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

351. The Demise of the Left: from Liberalism to Marxism | Naomi Wolf

182 snips
Apr 24, 2023
Naomi Wolf, an acclaimed author and journalist known for her feminist writings, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue on her controversial journey. She shares her rise through third wave feminism and the backlash she faced for her views on topics like COVID-19 and cancel culture. The conversation dives into the suppression of free speech on the left and how personal trauma impacts women in academia. Wolf also critiques the left's current political humor and discusses evolving perceptions of attractiveness in modern society.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Naomi Wolf's Experience with Sexual Assault at Yale

  • Naomi Wolf was molested by her professor, Harold Bloom, at Yale.
  • The institution protected Bloom, impacting Wolf's academic trajectory.
INSIGHT

Institutional Tolerance of Sexual Assault

  • Institutions that tolerate sexual harassment create a culture of impunity.
  • This allows perpetrators to act without fear of consequences.
ANECDOTE

Impact of Assault on Wolf's Career

  • Wolf's academic career was derailed because of Bloom's influence.
  • She couldn't get recommendations from him, forcing a career change.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app