Episode
#048 - Sargon Of Akkad - What Is Happening With Patreon, Gillette and Brexit?
56:38
Published: Mon Jan 21 2019
Description
Sargon Of Akkad, also known as Carl Benjamin, is a YouTuber and Political Commentator. Today we're talking hot topics, including Carl's recent removal from Patreon and Jordan Peterson & Sam Harris's subsequent exits from the platform, Gillette's new advert & it's implications for the future of manhood, and the current state of Brexit & Theresa May's government. More Stuff: Sargon Of Akkad on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/SargonofAkkad100 Gillette's Advert - https://youtu.be/koPmuEyP3a0 The Eyes To The Right & The Nose To The Left In Parliament - https://twitter.com/ChrisWillx/status/1085908179572215808 Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/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
The podcast host interviews YouTuber, Carl Benjamin, about his thoughts on the recent Gillette commercial, Brexit, and his deplatforming from Patreon.
00:00 - 02:27 (02:27)
Summary
The podcast host interviews YouTuber, Carl Benjamin, about his thoughts on the recent Gillette commercial, Brexit, and his deplatforming from Patreon. Benjamin also mentions the emergence of alternative platform SubscribeStar.
Episode#048 - Sargon Of Akkad - What Is Happening With Patreon, Gillette and Brexit?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The rise of cancel culture and the ability of internet sleuths to track past comments and beliefs has led to a fear of expressing controversial opinions, particularly for content creators who rely on social media and YouTube.
02:27 - 23:21 (20:53)
Summary
The rise of cancel culture and the ability of internet sleuths to track past comments and beliefs has led to a fear of expressing controversial opinions, particularly for content creators who rely on social media and YouTube. The fear of losing sponsorships and being "cancelled" has implications for free speech and the ability to question political correctness.
Episode#048 - Sargon Of Akkad - What Is Happening With Patreon, Gillette and Brexit?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pathologizing of just male behaviors and the stigma around boys' play fighting can lead to an unhealthy and harmful suppression of natural behavior.
23:21 - 41:08 (17:46)
Summary
The pathologizing of just male behaviors and the stigma around boys' play fighting can lead to an unhealthy and harmful suppression of natural behavior. Some studies show that around 85% of teenage boys can tell when a play fight is going on, demonstrating that it's a common and natural part of male socialization.
Episode#048 - Sargon Of Akkad - What Is Happening With Patreon, Gillette and Brexit?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Uncertainty over Brexit has left some in the UK food industry worried about potential tariffs and changes in trade agreements, while others have confidence in the British people to figure things out.
41:08 - 53:11 (12:02)
Summary
Uncertainty over Brexit has left some in the UK food industry worried about potential tariffs and changes in trade agreements, while others have confidence in the British people to figure things out.
Episode#048 - Sargon Of Akkad - What Is Happening With Patreon, Gillette and Brexit?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Two individuals discuss the cultural significance of British traditions and whether some should be retired.
53:11 - 56:23 (03:12)
Summary
Two individuals discuss the cultural significance of British traditions and whether some should be retired. One individual expresses a desire for the end of certain traditions while the other defends their importance and charm.