Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster of TRIGGERnometry | Free Speech + BLM + Moving Beyond Tribalism
Oct 12, 2023
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Adam Carolla welcomes Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster of TRIGGERnometry to discuss free speech, politics, global warming, and societal changes. They reflect on the pandemic, overused words like 'racist', losing friends over COVID, Black Lives Matter movement, influence of ideology on critical thinking, Israel-Palestine conflict, and challenges in education and race.
Free speech and challenging current dogmas are essential for fostering critical thinking.
The Israel-Palestine conflict is characterized by Israel's desire for peace and recognition, while many Palestinians, Muslims, and Arabs do not recognize Israel's right to exist.
The education system's emphasis on divisive ideologies and identity politics is leading to a decline in society, as young people focus on online activism instead of practical skills and real-world solutions.
Deep dives
Joan Rivers on Israel and Palestine
In a TMZ interview, Joan Rivers expressed her opinion on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. She stated that if New Jersey was firing rockets into New York, the US would wipe out New Jersey. She pointed out that Israel cannot be blamed for defending itself when Palestinians use private homes and civilian areas to store weapons. She also criticized the media's biased coverage, particularly citing the BBC. Rivers argued that Israel's actions are a response to ongoing attacks and that Israel wants to live in peace.
Complexity of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Dennis Prager provides a five-minute overview of the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting its history and the underlying issue. He explains that Israel wants to live in peace as a Jewish state and accepts the idea of a Palestinian state, but the Palestinians and many other Muslims and Arabs refuse to recognize Israel's right to exist. Prager highlights the United Nations partition in 1947 and subsequent attacks on Israel by neighboring Arab states. He points out that Israel has made efforts for peace, including returning land to Egypt, but the Palestinian leadership has rejected offers and incited violence against Israel.
Simplifying the Middle East Conflict
Amidst the complexity of the Middle East conflict, it can be distilled into a simple understanding: one side wants the other side dead. Israel desires to exist as a Jewish state and live in peace, recognizing Palestinians' right to their own state and peace. However, many Palestinians, Muslims, and Arabs do not recognize Israel's right to exist. This has been the case since the United Nations partition in 1947, leading to subsequent wars and ongoing tensions. Israel has shown willingness to negotiate and return land for peace, but it has faced rejection and violence from the Palestinian leadership.
The Impact of College Education and Higher Learning
There is a concern that sending young people through college can lead to their brains being scrambled by tenured professors and their heads being filled with questionable ideologies. This results in a population that is detached from the tangible world and lacks practical skills. This generation is now making policy and shaping public opinion, leading to a decline in society.
The Danger of Ideological Education and the Focus on Identity
Many people are now more concerned about their children's education, fearing that they will be taught divisive and biased views. The emphasis on identity politics and the re-education of young minds has resulted in a generation that focuses on virtue signaling, tearing down statues, and engaging in online activism rather than building and creating solutions in the real world.
Adam welcomes Konstantin Kisin & Francis Foster of TRIGGERnometry to the show to
examine a variety of nuanced discussions and topics involving politics, global warming, current
events, and societal changes. They discuss their recent trip to Austin, Texas
& their time with
Joe Rogan, to an eloquent speech Konstantin presented at the Oxford Union Society Debates.
Konstantin & Francis speak to the importance of free speech, and guiding people to think
beyond current dogmas.
For more on our guests:
Youtube: TRIGGERnometry
Podcast: TRIGGERnometry on Amazon Music
Instagram & Twitter: @TriggerPod @KonstantinKisin @francisjfoster
Book by Konstantin Kisin: ‘An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West’, Found on Amazon
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