The Joe Rogan Experience #1792 - Daryl Davis & Bill Ottman
Mar 15, 2022
Daryl Davis, a musician and activist known for his efforts to deradicalize KKK members, joins Bill Ottman, a free speech advocate and CEO of Minds. They launch #ChangeMinds, emphasizing that deplatforming can intensify extremism. The duo explores the dangers of censorship on social media, advocating for open dialogue to tackle polarization. They reflect on personal experiences, from changing dietary choices to navigating the complexities of engaging with extremist views, underscoring the transformative power of conversation and understanding.
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Historical Perspective on Challenging Beliefs
- Daryl Davis recounts the historical example of Copernicus and Galileo.
- They faced ridicule and persecution for challenging the geocentric model of the universe.
The Walled Garden Effect
- Deplatforming creates a walled garden, separating people with different views.
- This separation intensifies disdain and further isolates individuals with differing perspectives.
Censorship of Unity 2020
- Joe Rogan mentions Twitter banning Brett Weinstein's Unity 2020 account.
- Unity 2020 aimed to bridge the political divide by bringing together reasonable voices from both left and right.
