James Lindsay, co-author of Cynical theories, discusses his involvement in the Grievance studies affair and the origin of his book. They explore the difference between liberals in the US and misconceptions about their beliefs. The podcast also delves into grassroots movements, concerns about Europe's control model, and criticisms of cynical theories. The episode concludes with information about the guest's work and a sponsor ad.
The hoax papers exposed flaws in the peer-review system and the influence of postmodern philosophy on critical theories.
There is a rising resistance to the introduction of politically driven critical theories in public schools and governance.
Deep dives
The Hoax Papers and the Grieving Studies Affair
In 2017, James Lindsay and Peter Boghossian published a hoax paper titled 'The Conceptual Penis as Social Construct.' Later, with the help of Academic Helen Pluckrose, they submitted 20 hoax papers to peer-reviewed journals. Seven were accepted and published, revealing a flawed peer-review system in certain disciplines.
The Book Cynical Theories and New Discourses
Following the success of the hoax papers, James Lindsay and Helen Pluckrose wrote the book 'Cynical Theories,' which examines the influence of postmodern philosophy on critical theories related to social justice. Lindsay also launched New Discourses, a platform dedicated to researching and exposing these ideologies and their impact on society.
The Impact of Critical Race Theory and Gender Studies
Lindsay highlights the rise of critical race theory and gender studies in the United States and Europe. He acknowledges the increasing pushback from parents and grassroots movements against the introduction of these ideologies in public schools. Lindsay argues that these theories are politically driven and based on Marxist conflict theory, rather than true academic scholarship.
Hope and Resistance
While acknowledging the challenges and uncertainty, Lindsay remains cautiously optimistic about the future. He observes that more people are waking up to the dangers of ideological indoctrination and are taking action. Grassroots organizations and movements, such as 'Moms for Liberty,' are emerging to challenge the dominance of these ideologies in schools and governance. Lindsay sees a promising shift in awareness and a growing resistance to collectivist agendas.
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