#410 – Ben Shapiro vs Destiny Debate: Politics, Jan 6, Israel, Ukraine & Wokeism
Lex Fridman Podcast
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The Threat of Wokeism and Critical Race Theory in Universities
Wokeism, rooted in postmodernism, views every principle as a reflection of underlying power structures, leading to a racial version where the US systems are considered white supremacist and perpetuated by a group favoring white power. This theory has translated into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, where equity, different from equality, suggests that any inequality indicates discrimination. This approach determines victimhood based on race, advocating for anti-racist policies that discriminate on the basis of race. This perpetuates a victim-victimizer narrative, erodes individual responsibility, and undermines the concept of meritocracy, which has historically shown positive externalities in various aspects of life.
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