New Culture Forum The War On Our Past - Why The West Must FIGHT For Its History
Aug 4, 2024
Prof. Frank Furedi, an academic from MCC Brussels and author, passionately discusses the cultural crusade against history. He argues that society faces a profound crisis of identity when it loses touch with its past. The chat delves into the trends of decolonizing curricula and rewriting historical narratives, raising concerns about present-day values overshadowing historical context. Furedi emphasizes the necessity of diverse media for robust historical discourse and advocates for a brave intellectual approach to navigating current cultural conflicts.
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Importance of History
- We must fight for our history to understand our origins and future.
- Our future depends on the clarity we have about our world's moral and intellectual foundations.
Detachment from the Past
- There's a systematic attempt to detach us from our past, especially young children.
- They are told our origins are bad and we need to start anew.
Albert Memorial Under Attack
- The Albert Memorial is under attack for depicting people in a colonial context.
- This attack comes from within, from the Royal Parks themselves.