Heterodorx

Left Wing Heresy with Lisa Selin Davis

Aug 23, 2023

Guest Lisa Selin Davis, a prolific writer and researcher, explores the challenges of being a 'bad Lefty' and the importance of discussions without labels. The chapter also touches on defending free speech, experiences with activist groups and contemplating detransition, the struggles of being a 'bad Lefty', the influence of liberalism and compliance, and the antidote to AI and the limitations of freedom.

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Lisa Selin Davis

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Quick takeaways

The importance of valuing diversity of thought within heterodox communities and the challenge of maintaining individual opinions.

The need for curiosity and empathy in discussions, fostering understanding and avoiding unnecessary conflicts.

The role of media in shaping public opinion and perpetuating misinformation, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and fact-checking.

Deep dives

Heterodox Community and Disillusionment with the Left

The podcast episode delves into the experience of being part of a heterodox community and explores the speaker's growing disillusionment with the Left. They discuss the impact of orthodoxy, the challenge of maintaining individual opinions within a community, and the struggle to find common ground with people who hold different views. The speaker reflects on the changing dynamics of the Left and the importance of valuing diversity of thought.

Introduction

3min

The Importance of Discussions Without Labels

17min

Defending Free Speech

18min

Experiences with Activist Groups and Contemplating Detransition

3min

The Struggles of Being a 'Bad Lefty'

17min

The Influence of Liberalism and Compliance

15min

The Antidote to AI and the Limitations of Freedom

3min

Prolific writer, researcher, thinker, and close personal friend of the Dorx Lisa Selin Davis is an old-school Leftist who developed an “exciting new interest in reality,” subsequently putting her on the wrong side of many a Brooklyn dinner party. We ask: What does it mean to be on the Left? What is Feminism? Do Gender Critics engage in “hugboxing"? How does one remain curious and empathetic while talking to ignorant a-holes? Do Conservative women give fewer effs? Is Corinna wearing “woman-pit”? What is Lisa’s next book about? It’s a party in the rabbit hole as 3 disagreeable friends agree on just about everything.

Links:

Housewife: https://lisaselindavis.substack.com/p/its-time-to-pre-order-my-new-book

Skokie (film): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skokie_(film)

BROADview: https://lisaselindavis.substack.com/

Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaSelinDavis

GENDER WARS Playing Cards: https://store.ninapaley.com/product/gender-wars-playing-cards/

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