Explore the ideological underpinnings of safe spaces in education, particularly in the context of political polarization. Discover how these spaces not only aim to comfort students but may actually indoctrinate them into a worldview that perceives opposition as trauma. Delve into the darker implications of emotional support tactics used in classrooms, which resemble methods of manipulation seen in cults. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on the pedagogical strategies behind the phenomenon of safe spaces.
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9/11 College Experience
James Lindsay recalls attending college during 9/11.
His classes continued with minimal disruption, contrasting with today's safe space responses.
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Safe Spaces: Not Just Coddling
Safe spaces aim to frame right-wing political victories as traumatic events for students.
This isn't simply coddling; it's a calculated strategy.
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Communism and Cult Tactics
Communism operates like a cult, using trauma to recruit and indoctrinate.
Safe spaces manufacture trauma, then offer woke ideology as the solution.
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The book explores how the ideas 'what doesn’t kill you makes you weaker,' 'always trust your feelings,' and 'life is a battle between good people and evil people' have become embedded in American culture. These 'Great Untruths' contradict basic psychological principles and ancient wisdom, leading to a culture of safetyism that interferes with young people’s social, emotional, and intellectual development. The authors investigate various social trends, including fearful parenting, the decline of unsupervised play, and the impact of social media, as well as changes on college campuses and the broader context of political polarization in America.
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