Kathleen Stock

Philosopher and journalist Kathleen Stock discusses the performative nature of online friendship on Facebook. The episode explores how social media impacts relationships, mental well-being, and academic susceptibility to its madness. Are the failings of online friendship more about Facebook or us? Stay tuned for future episodes on bad ideas and discussions on antisemitism.

Dr. Kathleen Stock discusses the complexities of language in gender discourse, including challenges with pronouns and inclusive language. The podcast explores the impact of language on concepts and reality and the balance between truth and fiction. It also addresses trust issues in gender studies, societal perceptions of trans and gay communities, and childhood gender identity challenges.

Kathleen Stock discusses Roland Barthes's Death of the Author, exploring how readers interpret texts, AI-generated content, and the impact on authorial intent and reader empowerment. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of authorship and responsibility, urging a nuanced approach to understanding and judgment.

Former professor of philosophy Kathleen Stock discusses the medicalization of gender questioning, societal impact of policy changes, challenges in professional settings, debates on trans women in single-sex spaces, role of free speech in academia, and concerns for academic freedom.

Kathleen Stock, a radical philosopher, discusses the Western crisis of meaning, gender identity, and the power of language. She reflects on activism, the philosophical implications of the gender controversy, beliefs about Therians, and being hounded out of Sussex University. The conversation also touches on the complexity of social issues and the need for continued progress in countering gender ideology.