The Good Fight Freddie deBoer on “Peak Woke”
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Aug 10, 2024 Freddie deBoer, a writer and academic known for his critical insights on education and social justice, delves into the evolution of 'woke' ideas and their co-optation by elite institutions. He discusses the dynamics of social media in shaping public discourse, as well as the complexities surrounding identity politics in education. DeBoer argues for genuinely anti-racist movements with material goals, critiques the superficiality in political engagement, and reflects on the fragmented state of radical racial politics today.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of Woke Ideas and Media Dynamics
02:50 • 5min
Navigating 'Woke' Ideologies in Education
07:30 • 15min
The Shifting Dynamics of Social Media and Public Discourse
22:42 • 3min
The Evolution of Social Movements
25:14 • 32min
Exploring the Complex Legacy of Black Radical Figures
57:08 • 2min
Rethinking Radicalism in Racial Politics
59:14 • 9min
Superficiality of Brotherhood and Political Engagement
01:07:57 • 4min