s06e118 | Evergreen Fiasco Watch Party #6 with Leslie Elliott Boyce
Jul 17, 2024
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Leslie Elliott Boyce, a documentary participant, and the host discuss political incidents, skepticism in American identity, Wetiko virus, campus activism, challenges in dialogue with protestors, societal control, accountability for bad behavior, navigating narratives in academic contexts, tense conversations on safety and racism, and critiques on ideology and social dynamics.
Importance of diverse perspectives in understanding social change.
Need for better safety measures and institutional responses on campus.
Impact of unchecked resentment and divisive ideologies on fostering hostile environments.
Deep dives
Importance of Understanding Varied Experiences
Acknowledging the importance of listening to various perspectives to comprehensively understand social change. The need to articulate stories that empower and address systemic complexities.
Challenges in Class Discussion Dynamics
Discussion dynamics in class revealed disparities in voice and space allocation. Tensions rose with interruptions and divergent perceptions on sharing experiences, leading to emotional conflicts and a call for better understanding of the diverse effects of social dynamics.
Addressing Safety Concerns and Institutional Response
Safety concerns raised regarding threats faced by faculty and students, with a focus on institutional responsibilities and responses. Criticism of inadequate protection measures and demands for focused actions to ensure safety on campus.
Reclaiming Collective Responsibility and Action Plans
Reflecting on collective responsibility to address safety issues and reframing narratives around institutional accountability. Impelling the need for proactive action plans to confront rising white supremacy concerns and empower marginalized voices.
Evidence of coaches entrapping students with emotional testimonies
The podcast episode highlights instances of teachers manipulating students by soliciting emotional testimonies and then pitting students against each other based on their responses. This behavior is likened to a struggle session, where students are publicly humiliated and ridiculed, leading to a toxic learning environment.
Impact of unchecked resentment on student behavior
The discussion delves into the consequences of unchecked resentment in students, exemplified by a student exhibiting miserable and resentful behavior towards others. The episode explores how this resentment, fueled by indoctrination and divisive ideologies, can dehumanize individuals, eroding mutual respect and fostering an environment of hostility and emotional manipulation.
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Part 1: https://youtube.com/live/bz4mv--IdQ4?feature=share
Part 2: https://youtube.com/live/W1IZ43g6pqI?feature=share
Part 3: https://youtube.com/live/rHdJrLOLScU
Part 4: https://youtube.com/live/uH5BRzUpRRg
Part 5: https://youtube.com/live/cPoqXFpEcXM?feature=share
Leslie and I continue watching my documentary about the 2017 Evergreen State College meltdown, found in its entirety here:
https://bit.ly/evergreenstory
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