The Auron MacIntyre Show The Rise and Fall of the Intellectual Dark Web | Guest: Dave Smith | 4/30/25
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Apr 30, 2025 Join comedian and political commentator Dave Smith as he delves into the rise and fall of the Intellectual Dark Web. Known for his libertarian views, Dave discusses how figures like Jordan Peterson and Sam Harris initially championed free speech but have since veered towards calls for censorship. The conversation explores the evolution of political identities, the impact of 'wokeness' on American culture, and the complexities of foreign policy discussions, pushing for a more nuanced dialogue amidst today's turbulent political landscape.
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IDW's Flawed Classical Liberalism
- The term "classical liberal" was used loosely by the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), often disconnected from historical classical liberalism.
- Many figures were leftists attacking the left from the left but feared the right-wing reaction more than left-wing ideology.
IDW's Elite Status Threatened
- IDW figures were all displaced leftists whose elite status was threatened by the progressive revolution.
- They mainly opposed the excesses of the left but still held many progressive beliefs.
Civil Rights Support Defines Left
- Supporting the Civil Rights Act places one on the left politically because it involves government intervention for racial equality.
- Most people accepting this are thus left-wing, showing the sliver of true right-wing figures in America is tiny.