The Socratic Sessions A Battle for Meaning: Truth vs. Ideology | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #34
🔍 Overview: Are progressive myths shaping belief more than truth? In this conversation, Michael Huemer and Samuel examine their impact on ideology, groupthink, and polarization—along with the role of academia, media, and institutional trust in modern discourse.
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[Highlight 1]: Are ‘progressive myths’ shaping belief more than objective truth?
[Highlight 2]: Does traditional religion offer a defence against ideological groupthink?
[Highlight 3]: How do media and academia fuel polarisation in modern society?
👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer
Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7
Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15
Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27
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Progressive Myths by Michael Huemer
Knowledge, Reality, and Value: A Mostly Common Sense Guide to Philosophy by Michael Huemer
Understanding Knowledge by Michael Huemer
Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism by Michael Huemer
Woke Racism by John McWhorter
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