Honestly with Bari Weiss

Abigail Shrier: On Freedom in an Age of Fear

Dec 21, 2021

Abigail Shrier, author of "Irreversible Damage," dives into the intense backlash she faced after speaking at Princeton. She discusses the importance of free speech and the dangers of conforming to societal pressures, especially regarding gender identity. Shrier emphasizes the significance of personal autonomy and the challenges of self-expression in today's world. Her call to reclaim individuality in the face of tyranny encourages listeners, particularly young people, to speak their truth and resist external influence.

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Abigail Shrier

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating Controversy: A Personal Journey

3min

Freedom vs. Influence

10min

Reclaiming Freedom of Speech

7min

Embracing Individuality in a Conformist World

2min

Abigail Shrier, the author of the bestselling book “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters,” was recently invited to speak at Princeton. But this being a college campus in 2021, you can imagine what happened next. The event was moved off campus. It was limited to 35 people. And the police had to be called in because of threats.

But despite the limited audience, Shrier’s message that night was loud and clear: don’t buckle in the face of the mobs. Don’t become a sock puppet to your institution or employer or social circle. Tell the truth. Speak your mind. Reclaim your freedom.

It’s a speech that deserves to be heard by as many people–especially young people–as possible. So today, we share it with all of you.

https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/abigail-shrier-on-freedom-in-an-age

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