Chapter
Reflections on Changing Attitudes Toward Immigration
40:39 - 49:57 (09:18)
The speaker describes the positive effects of economic and societal integration between nations on attitudes toward other cultures. Additionally, the problematic argumentative nature of criticizing other cultures for not assimilating quickly enough or for treating their minorities too harshly is criticized.
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Economic integration has contributed to the decrease in the likelihood of France and Germany going to war, while manifestations of moral decline include increased rates of antisocial behavior and family decay.
40:39 - 45:25 (04:45)
Summary
Economic integration has contributed to the decrease in the likelihood of France and Germany going to war, while manifestations of moral decline include increased rates of antisocial behavior and family decay.
ChapterReflections on Changing Attitudes Toward Immigration
EpisodeThe Clash of Civilizations
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The complaints about the Islamic world mainly refer to conservative elements.
45:25 - 46:22 (00:57)
Summary
The complaints about the Islamic world mainly refer to conservative elements. Criticizing these conservative elements and at the same time making a case for their rise in our society is hypocritical.
ChapterReflections on Changing Attitudes Toward Immigration
EpisodeThe Clash of Civilizations
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
In this transcript, the speaker argues against the idea of expecting immigrants to quickly assimilate into American society and the belief that Mexican immigrants are incapable of assimilation due to their method of arrival.
46:22 - 49:57 (03:35)
Summary
In this transcript, the speaker argues against the idea of expecting immigrants to quickly assimilate into American society and the belief that Mexican immigrants are incapable of assimilation due to their method of arrival.