

Cancel This!
Nov 1, 2023
Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss the rise of cancel culture, its impact on colleges, and how to reverse it. They explore the tactics of cancel culture, the dangers of misusing labels, and the comparison between McCarthyism and academia. They also delve into the presence of political correctness on college campuses and the asymmetrical nature of cancel culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Phenomenon of Cancel Culture
01:38 • 10min
Common Tactics in Ad Hominem Attacks and Online Discourse
11:39 • 2min
The Dangers of Misusing Labels and Terrible Advice
13:42 • 8min
The Comparison Between McCarthyism and the Current Situation in Academia
21:16 • 29min
The Impact of Political Correctness on Elite Classes and College Campuses
50:41 • 3min
The Asymmetrical Nature of Cancel Culture
53:58 • 17min
Discussion on 'The Canceling of the American Mind' and Launch of 'The Skis'
01:11:01 • 2min