The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg On Mobs and Mobsters
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Mar 29, 2025 Dive into a compelling discussion about the tyranny of intellectual mobs and the dangers of mob mentality in politics. Explore the flawed due process that undermines justice and the implications of AI-generated art on societal narratives, especially regarding immigration. Reflect on the emotional over rational discourse in today's political divide, and consider the consequences of media sensationalism. The talk also critiques the lapse of constitutional integrity in favor of party loyalty, advocating for independent journalism as a remedy.
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Sociology vs. Ideology
- People confuse the sociology of a phenomenon with its ideology.
- The coalition instinct makes us blind to internal contradictions within our own group but critical of others'.
Signal Gate Hypocrisy
- Republicans display hypocrisy in the Signal Gate scandal, downplaying actions they previously condemned Democrats for.
- This hypocrisy stems from the coalition instinct.
Groupthink and Mobs
- Groupthink is the enemy of serious thought and decency, as it prioritizes passion over reason.
- The individual is the essential unit of the Anglo-American political tradition, making mobs inherently anti-intellectual.