James Jasper

This discussion features James Jasper, a social movement theorist, who critiques crowd theory by exploring the irrational portrayal of crowds throughout history. He challenges the double standards in academic discourse, questioning why leftist movements are often labeled as irrational. Joy Rohde, a historian of social sciences, reveals how military funding has guided social research, impacting public policy and counterinsurgency tactics. Together, they dissect the implications of pathologizing protests and the ongoing fear of mass movements.