The Lowdown from Nick Cohen
Ep 14: The Ascent of Woke with Yascha Mounk
Oct 5, 2023
Yascha Mounk, political scientist and author, discusses the astonishing rise of 'Woke ideology' and how it fixates on identity. Right-wing extremists are already manipulating fears over 'The Great Awokening' for the 2024 presidential elections. The podcast explores the origins and power of woke ideology, its connection to social justice movements, and the oversimplification of the world by woke ideology.
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- The woke ideology fixates on identity and rejects universal values, influencing many institutions.
- The appeal of the woke ideology lies in its belief of the world's profound injustice and its promise for radical change.
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The Influence of the Woke Ideology
The podcast explores the emergence and influence of the woke ideology, a new set of ideas about race, gender, and sexual orientation. This ideology places these aspects at the heart of understanding the world and shaping society. It goes beyond the traditional recognition of identity's importance within left-wing movements. The ideologues reject the universalist approach to political progress, favoring a focus on discourse critique, identity-centered politicking, and strategic essentialism. The woke ideology has gained traction in elite institutions, leading to internal conflicts and fragmentation of progressive organizations.
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