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Pushback against cancel culture
45:02 - 49:20 (04:17)
The conversation highlights the impact of cancel culture on society and how it has led to a pushback against this way of thinking, as many people realize it's wrong. The emphasis is on creating a backbone in people to withstand criticisms and not be afraid to express their view in the public sphere.
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People who are defenestrating others for speaking out on topics like reverse racism are facing more resistance now than a year ago.
45:02 - 47:19 (02:17)
Summary
People who are defenestrating others for speaking out on topics like reverse racism are facing more resistance now than a year ago. The pandemic and virtual meetings allowed opinions to be overblown and decisions to be made hastily which may not have been the case in person.
ChapterPushback against cancel culture
Episode#390 - John McWhorter - How Does Anti-Racism Hurt Black People?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker emphasizes the need to create a climate where people with extreme viewpoints are not able to assume that their views are absolute truth and emphasizes on the idea of taking a deep breath and letting these views pass.
47:19 - 49:20 (02:00)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the need to create a climate where people with extreme viewpoints are not able to assume that their views are absolute truth and emphasizes on the idea of taking a deep breath and letting these views pass.