Episode
#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
1:07:45
Published: Sat Oct 23 2021
Description
David Pakman is a political commentator and host of The David Pakman Show. The Left and The Right really aren't talking very well at the moment. It feels like if people don't have the same political leaning, they see the world in an entirely different way, whether that's disagreements on identity, health, policy, priorities or babymaking. Expect to learn David Pakman's explanation for why communication from Left to Right seems so strained, whether identity politics really takes up as much focus among the Left as it seems, whether Donald Trump is an own goal for Conservatives, the biggest problems with political commentators refusing to communicate and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Check out David's website - https://davidpakman.com/ Subscribe to David on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvixJtaXuNdMPUGdOPcY8Ag Follow David on Twitter - https://twitter.com/dpakman Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
How does it feel to be a left-leaning person amidst the polarizing online representation of extreme liberals?
00:00 - 01:37 (01:37)
Summary
How does it feel to be a left-leaning person amidst the polarizing online representation of extreme liberals? This podcast discusses the lack of political discourse and the misconception that all left-leaning individuals hold radical views.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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Element is a hydration partner used by Olympic athletes, NFL, NBA and NHL players, Navy SEAL teams, and tech leaders.
01:37 - 05:46 (04:09)
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Element is a hydration partner used by Olympic athletes, NFL, NBA and NHL players, Navy SEAL teams, and tech leaders. The company offers mushroom-based blends for improved sleep and focus, while also emphasizing the importance of proper hydration for optimal performance.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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The 2020 primary election in the US served as an important signal that social media may exaggerate the influence and size of certain political wings.
05:46 - 12:47 (07:01)
Summary
The 2020 primary election in the US served as an important signal that social media may exaggerate the influence and size of certain political wings. The speaker invites a guest to analyze the current landscape between left and right politics and gain insight into the internal situation of the left.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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The conversation discusses the current focus on identity and how it has shifted away from economic and environmental policies.
12:49 - 18:16 (05:27)
Summary
The conversation discusses the current focus on identity and how it has shifted away from economic and environmental policies. The use of terminology such as "Black Lives Matter riots" is also brought up.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The left is accused of an obsessive focus on identity politics by the right, but this misconception neglects the fact that the right is also focused on identity politics in its own way.
18:16 - 29:09 (10:52)
Summary
The left is accused of an obsessive focus on identity politics by the right, but this misconception neglects the fact that the right is also focused on identity politics in its own way.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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The Intellectual Dark Web caught on because of its focus on areas of agreement between left and right, such as free speech and conversations that cross ideological lines.
29:09 - 35:13 (06:03)
Summary
The Intellectual Dark Web caught on because of its focus on areas of agreement between left and right, such as free speech and conversations that cross ideological lines. However, the decline of the IDW can be attributed to the pandemic and the changing political landscape.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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The host discusses the divide in content creation between left-wing and right-wing commentators, arguing that the right often reacts to issues in culture while the left engages more in reaction videos to content created on the right.
35:13 - 44:05 (08:51)
Summary
The host discusses the divide in content creation between left-wing and right-wing commentators, arguing that the right often reacts to issues in culture while the left engages more in reaction videos to content created on the right.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The left must turn to tangible activism, such as through the court system, to combat right-wing commentary that offers little proposal for progress, compared to the recent success of BioNTech entrepreneurs in developing the Pfizer vaccine.
44:05 - 49:38 (05:32)
Summary
The left must turn to tangible activism, such as through the court system, to combat right-wing commentary that offers little proposal for progress, compared to the recent success of BioNTech entrepreneurs in developing the Pfizer vaccine.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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The left faces challenges in working together due to litmus tests, preventing progress on issues they do agree on.
49:38 - 55:28 (05:50)
Summary
The left faces challenges in working together due to litmus tests, preventing progress on issues they do agree on. Meanwhile, the military is implementing a COVID-19 vaccination program alongside its existing vaccination requirements.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
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The recent viral video of a young child being forced to wear a mask has sparked debate around the issue of mask policies.
55:29 - 1:02:06 (06:37)
Summary
The recent viral video of a young child being forced to wear a mask has sparked debate around the issue of mask policies. However, there is no equivalency between a teacher yelling and the spreading of false information regarding vaccination and COVID-19 measures.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of responsible platforming and conversing with individuals who have different views and opinions, whilst remaining objective and well-informed on any potential rebuttals to false information.
1:02:06 - 1:06:33 (04:27)
Summary
The importance of responsible platforming and conversing with individuals who have different views and opinions, whilst remaining objective and well-informed on any potential rebuttals to false information.
Episode#388 - David Pakman - Moving Politics Past Identity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast episode offered a unique perspective and interesting viewpoints from the guest David.
1:06:33 - 1:07:41 (01:07)
Summary
The podcast episode offered a unique perspective and interesting viewpoints from the guest David. They also included multiple product ads for Surfshark, Pure Sport CBD, and Element Sticks.