Conversations With Coleman Marxism, Intelligence, And The Thing with Freddie DeBoer (S3 Ep.30)
Sep 9, 2022
Freddie DeBoer, independent writer and author of 'The Cult of Smart', discusses Karl Marx and the labor theory of value. They also delve into intelligence and the broken American higher education system. The conversation touches upon President Biden's student loan forgiveness executive order and wokeness. The podcast explores the changing perception of Marxism, challenges the denial of natural differences in ability, and questions the belief that college is the only path to success. The tension between reducing bias and objective assessments in education is explored, as well as the difficulties of finding suitable terms for social and political changes. The impact of language and the internet on communication is also analyzed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Marxism and its Evolving Perception
02:34 • 18min
The Cult of Smart and the Denial of Natural Differences
20:59 • 9min
The College Myth: Is College the Only Path to Success?
30:09 • 20min
Exploring the Tension between Holistic Assessments and Anti-Racist Efforts in Education
50:10 • 4min
The Importance of Rigorous Education and the Challenges Faced
54:14 • 10min
The Difficulties of Finding Suitable Terms for Social and Political Changes
01:04:10 • 9min
The Obsession with Language and the Impact of the Internet on Communication
01:12:53 • 6min