Episode
#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
1:32:09
Published: Mon Jun 07 2021
Description
Michael Knowles is a political commentator, podcaster, and an author. Ostensibly, political correctness is the right thing to do if you're a responsible human that is respectful of other people's emotions. Encouraging people to be mindful and precise of the words they use makes sense. But demanding for tolerance becomes undermined when the people doing the demanding are overbearing and intolerant. It’s like punching people in the name of peace. Something is obviously amiss... Expect to learn why people who respect free speech may need to restrict free speech, how political correctness lays a trap for everyone, whether Michael thinks we're closer to a Brave New World or 1984, his thoughts on Steven Crowder's situation and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Speechless - https://amzn.to/3vTcmxS Follow Michael on Twitter - https://twitter.com/michaeljknowles Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ 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://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Michael discusses the paradox of how free speech proponents may need to restrict free speech and why political correctness can be a trap for everyone.
00:00 - 01:44 (01:44)
Summary
Michael discusses the paradox of how free speech proponents may need to restrict free speech and why political correctness can be a trap for everyone. He advocates for mindfulness and precision in language while also cautioning against overbearing demands for tolerance.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
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01:44 - 06:43 (04:59)
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Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
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In this episode, the speaker reflects on how to deal with the momentum of the radical left, expressed in political correctness, and how it might affect traditional standards.
06:43 - 11:09 (04:26)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker reflects on how to deal with the momentum of the radical left, expressed in political correctness, and how it might affect traditional standards.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The First Amendment protects our right to free speech, but there are certain types of speech that have never been considered protected, such as fraud and obscenity.
11:09 - 15:07 (03:57)
Summary
The First Amendment protects our right to free speech, but there are certain types of speech that have never been considered protected, such as fraud and obscenity. The speaker also argues that teaching children that there is no objective truth undermines the concept of free speech.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast explores how the limitations of language can restrict our thoughts and ultimately impact the quality of our lives.
15:07 - 22:23 (07:16)
Summary
This podcast explores how the limitations of language can restrict our thoughts and ultimately impact the quality of our lives. The guest discusses finding ways to use language that are both factually correct and less emotionally harsh when describing sensitive topics, while avoiding inaccuracies or becoming overly cautious with language.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast explores language use and how it can perpetuate harm towards the transgender community.
22:24 - 26:52 (04:28)
Summary
The podcast explores language use and how it can perpetuate harm towards the transgender community. The speaker talks about the social contagion aspect of the transgender cult and emphasizes the importance of using respectful language for all genders and ages.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The success of a revolution requires infiltrating institutions and transforming the common sense by steeping individuals in culture and ideology so that they follow the movement naturally.
26:53 - 33:53 (07:00)
Summary
The success of a revolution requires infiltrating institutions and transforming the common sense by steeping individuals in culture and ideology so that they follow the movement naturally. The approach calls for kindness towards those who may not succeed traditionally, resonating with the story 'Harrison Bergeron' and the dangers of woke tyranny.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, Ben Shapiro discusses his new book, "The Right Side of History," where he argues against the left's pursuit of absolute liberation and discusses the importance of traditional morality.
33:53 - 38:43 (04:49)
Summary
In this podcast, Ben Shapiro discusses his new book, "The Right Side of History," where he argues against the left's pursuit of absolute liberation and discusses the importance of traditional morality.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The practice of identity politics has led to a decline of deliberative government and has become a process of imposing one's will and interest on another group, leading to yelling, screaming, and violence in the streets.
38:43 - 43:55 (05:11)
Summary
The practice of identity politics has led to a decline of deliberative government and has become a process of imposing one's will and interest on another group, leading to yelling, screaming, and violence in the streets. The modern radical vision is that other people are merely valuable for personal amusement, sexual pleasure, or financial betterment, but the deeper foundation of society is lost.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the host and guest explore the concept of tolerance in the Western world, discussing how it can serve as a tool for repression and why certain individuals may struggle to accept their own identities.
43:54 - 49:00 (05:05)
Summary
In this episode, the host and guest explore the concept of tolerance in the Western world, discussing how it can serve as a tool for repression and why certain individuals may struggle to accept their own identities.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The asymmetry in the pace at which arguments are visible favors people who want to play semantic games as opposed to people that want to root what they're doing in reality because reality will always move more slowly.
49:00 - 54:50 (05:50)
Summary
The asymmetry in the pace at which arguments are visible favors people who want to play semantic games as opposed to people that want to root what they're doing in reality because reality will always move more slowly. Fixing the problem of punishing those who had truth instead of those who had falsehood based solely on the Clinton administration to the present will not be effective.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
Changes in institutions and traditions can lead to the creation of a completely different country.
54:51 - 1:00:11 (05:20)
Summary
Changes in institutions and traditions can lead to the creation of a completely different country. The US, being a relatively young nation, has a varied history and identity that can be seen through different lenses.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
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The left often protests against the US flag as a symbol of oppression, but at the same time waves the flags of Pride and BLM.
1:00:11 - 1:03:48 (03:36)
Summary
The left often protests against the US flag as a symbol of oppression, but at the same time waves the flags of Pride and BLM. Hogan Gidley talks about the universal nature of the Pride flag and mentions the use of seasonal language.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea that a totalitarian government will rule through playing to people's pleasures by getting them hooked on drugs and non-committed sex, as opposed to ruling with an iron fist, is discussed, and it is suggested that present-day society mirrors this idea.
1:03:48 - 1:08:27 (04:38)
Summary
The idea that a totalitarian government will rule through playing to people's pleasures by getting them hooked on drugs and non-committed sex, as opposed to ruling with an iron fist, is discussed, and it is suggested that present-day society mirrors this idea.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
The debate on whether to ban or regulate porn is usually seen as one between the old and young generations, but it's actually reversed.
1:08:27 - 1:16:20 (07:52)
Summary
The debate on whether to ban or regulate porn is usually seen as one between the old and young generations, but it's actually reversed. As we become more digitized, we realize the importance of having a body and avoiding behavioral problems like porn addiction.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of private accountability in both religion and spirituality, stating that personal accountability cannot simply rely on private confessions or thoughts alone.
1:16:20 - 1:24:21 (08:01)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of private accountability in both religion and spirituality, stating that personal accountability cannot simply rely on private confessions or thoughts alone.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the utter futility of cancel culture is discussed, with focus on how conservatives, specifically political commentators on the right, tend to create fallback plans, while success cannot be maintained by being canceled and taken out of the people that already subscribed to you.
1:24:22 - 1:31:08 (06:46)
Summary
In this podcast, the utter futility of cancel culture is discussed, with focus on how conservatives, specifically political commentators on the right, tend to create fallback plans, while success cannot be maintained by being canceled and taken out of the people that already subscribed to you.
Episode#331 - Michael Knowles - The Problem With Political Correctness
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Michael J. Knowles promotes his newly written book and urges his audience to subscribe to his channel.
1:31:08 - 1:32:06 (00:58)
Summary
Michael J. Knowles promotes his newly written book and urges his audience to subscribe to his channel.