Chapter
The evolution of conservatism and the wokeness debate
47:48 - 57:09 (09:21)
A discussion on the evolution of conservatism and how the never-Trump movement eventually fell in line behind Trump's movement. The speaker also touches on the concept of wokeness being more than just a social philosophy but also a strategy for personal advancement.
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The late 90s political writing shares a sense that things are great, akin to the episode of The Simpsons where Springfield is hit by a hurricane and Homer walks out in the eye, ignoring the warning of his daughter.
47:48 - 49:40 (01:52)
Summary
The late 90s political writing shares a sense that things are great, akin to the episode of The Simpsons where Springfield is hit by a hurricane and Homer walks out in the eye, ignoring the warning of his daughter. It is reminiscent of a Bobo utopia, characterized by process preferences of compromise, bipartisanship, and unity, albeit conjured just before the dot com bust and the ensuing recession.
ChapterThe evolution of conservatism and the wokeness debate
EpisodeDavid Brooks's "Bobos in Paradise"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The evolution from Bobo's book in 2002 to Bobo's epilogue in 2021 is intriguing.
49:40 - 53:47 (04:06)
Summary
The evolution from Bobo's book in 2002 to Bobo's epilogue in 2021 is intriguing. David Brooks' view of left-wing activists is also discussed, with an analysis of his opinion on the current political climate.
ChapterThe evolution of conservatism and the wokeness debate
EpisodeDavid Brooks's "Bobos in Paradise"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast starts with a discussion on David Brooks and why his conservative belief system does not align with the current republican party.
53:47 - 57:09 (03:22)
Summary
The podcast starts with a discussion on David Brooks and why his conservative belief system does not align with the current republican party. The speakers delve into the evolution of the word conservatism and its meaning in politics.