New Discourses Woke as Warring Narratives
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Aug 25, 2025 The podcast dives into how woke ideology constructs truth as a narrative shaped by power dynamics. It argues that dominant groups influence accepted realities, often marginalizing alternative voices. The discussion highlights the struggle between established narratives and those from marginalized perspectives. It critically examines woke epistemology, exploring how knowledge production reflects power struggles and impacts political discourse. Ultimately, it reveals an ongoing conflict over what is considered truth in a world of competing narratives.
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Truth As Power Construction
- Woke epistemology treats truth as socially constructed and inaccessible outside power dynamics.
- Dominant groups create truth-regimes that shape perceptions and marginalize alternative knowledges.
Narratives Over Correspondence
- In woke thinking, facts matter less than the narratives that interpret them.
- Competing narratives win or lose based on social power, not correspondence with reality.
Preference For Counter‑Hegemonic Knowledge
- Woke favors outsider and counter-hegemonic knowledges as inherently more truthful.
- That preference arises from the belief that dominant knowledge exists to preserve power.
