Chapter
The Importance of Honest Disagreement
1:55:27 - 2:03:30 (08:03)
The speaker argues that it is better to have overt disagreement and discomforting confrontation over issues, rather than superficial politeness that only covers resentment, and that enforcing a closure on public discussion is a monumental mistake.
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The Glenn Show discusses how diversity, inclusion, and equity meetings may not necessarily result in progress, as people may be bottling up their frustrations, which could lead to a push back against forced anti-racism efforts.
1:55:27 - 1:56:48 (01:21)
Summary
The Glenn Show discusses how diversity, inclusion, and equity meetings may not necessarily result in progress, as people may be bottling up their frustrations, which could lead to a push back against forced anti-racism efforts. The fear is that this could result in a pendulum swing in the opposite direction.
ChapterThe Importance of Honest Disagreement
Episode#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker critiques the superficial politeness that suppresses honest disagreement and confrontation with uncomfortable realities.
1:56:48 - 2:01:03 (04:14)
Summary
The speaker critiques the superficial politeness that suppresses honest disagreement and confrontation with uncomfortable realities. He also emphasizes the danger of enforcing a closure on public discussion, which could lead to the subterranean resentment and violent behavior.
ChapterThe Importance of Honest Disagreement
Episode#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
When people do not openly express their views, it creates a false assumption that they are alone in holding that opinion, which leads to a culture of silence and a lack of communication on certain topics.
2:01:03 - 2:03:30 (02:27)
Summary
When people do not openly express their views, it creates a false assumption that they are alone in holding that opinion, which leads to a culture of silence and a lack of communication on certain topics.