

Douglas Murray on Everything Wrong with the West, Crappy Journalists, & Christopher Hitchens
26 snips Sep 29, 2023
Author Douglas Murray discusses the immigration crisis, mental illness, and free speech in the UK. They delve into topics like the decline of journalistic salaries, the impact of the internet on comedy and communication, and the difference in treatment between legal and illegal immigrants. They also talk about the decline of institutions, online blowback for opinions, and the phenomenon of self-flagellation in Western countries. Other topics include writing habits, alcohol, sexuality, conspiracy theories, and the state of free speech in the UK.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Decline of Journalistic Salaries, Importance of Respect within the Journalism Community, and the Impact of the Internet on Comedy and Communication
05:55 • 5min
Freedom of Expression and Immigration
11:24 • 19min
Fentanyl Overdose, Roman Empire's Decline, and Institutions Run by Barbarians
30:23 • 5min
Infrastructure, Uncertainty, and Revolution
35:27 • 8min
Online Blowback and Dangerous Subjects
43:00 • 9min
The Phenomenon of Self-Flagellation
51:59 • 9min
Discussions on Writing Habits, Alcohol, and Memoirs
01:01:21 • 15min
Sexuality and Attraction
01:16:45 • 27min
Exploring Conspiracy Theories
01:43:18 • 8min
The State of Free Speech in the UK
01:51:33 • 12min