The Good Fight Yascha Mounk on The Identity Trap
Sep 30, 2023
Yascha Mounk, founder of Persuasion and author of The Identity Trap, discusses the intellectual origins and influence of the 'identity synthesis' ideology. They explore the evolution of wokeness and identity politics, the contested nature of these ideas, and the paradox of social constructs. They also delve into the connections between intersectionality, critical race theory, and postmodernism, as well as the importance of defending free speech and challenging ideas.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Wokeness and Identity Politics
02:13 • 21min
Examining the Prevalence and Contested Nature of Identity Politics and Wokeness
23:27 • 4min
Influences and Contributions: Exploring Thinkers
27:54 • 7min
The Influence of Marxism on the Student Movement
34:43 • 27min
The Social Construct Paradox and Strategic Essentialism
01:01:21 • 6min
Intersectionality and its Connection to Critical Race Theory
01:06:54 • 12min
Tracing the Intellectual History of the Modern Right
01:18:59 • 12min
Defending Free Speech
01:30:54 • 15min