Intelligence Squared Holiday Reads: Naomi Klein, Mehdi Hasan and Mustafa Suleyman
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Dec 15, 2023 
Naomi Klein, an influential author and activist, dives into her book Doppelganger, unraveling the complexities of conspiracy theories and today’s polarized political landscape. Mehdi Hasan, a celebrated journalist, shares insights from How to Win Every Argument, discussing the nuances of effective persuasion and the art of debate. Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, provides a glimpse into the future with his book The Coming Wave, exploring AI's transformative potential, ethical challenges, and the realities of a tech-driven world.
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Naomi Klein's Doppelganger
- Naomi Klein discusses her book, Doppelganger, which explores conspiracy and the current political age.
- It uses the metaphor of a mirror world, starting with another writer named Naomi Wolf, whose views differ drastically from Klein's.
The Mirror World
- Klein describes the "mirror world" of conspiracy theories, where deplatformed individuals gain larger platforms.
- She highlights the danger of this unseen world mirroring and twisting progressive ideas.
Conspiracy Theories and Real Injustices
- Conspiracy theories exploit real injustices and anxieties.
- Klein suggests they flourish because these core issues are left unaddressed.
