In a special interview, we ask Francis Fukuyama, whose latest book is titled Identity: the Demand for Dignity and the Politics of Resentment, if identity politics are really damaging democracy. #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Francis Fukuyama did not let himself get baited into an inflamatory interview - Well done. Keep to the facts and those who are emotionally invested will incriminate themselves.
Fukuyama is very polite and an authority in his field, this interviewer is not only disrespectful - he should have done his homework before taking up this job! He wanted to know more about the book than the author?!!
I had to work hard to get to the end of the interview. The interviewer looked more like a spoiled child tapping his foot in front of what Francis Fukuyama was saying. There was no debate, it seemed more like an attempt at discussion.
Fukuyama is a true intellectual who politely avoided the inflammatory interrogation of the interviewer. We want knowledge and insight not disrespectful attempts to destroy for self aggrandisement.
As one of those melanin types, I am not a minority. Never been and never will be. There is nothing minor about me. I don't need any body's pity. You got a problem about my ethnicity, that is your problem. My problem is making a big fact check, so I can have the privilege to enjoy my life. I AM AN AMERICAN FIRST!
@@seanconnolly6002 theres a polite way of asking questions, you let the person who is responding finish his answer and then you state your question. The interviewer did not do this, instead he kept interrupting in points where he did not agree in. This is a News network and not an informal debate, the interviewer was clearly rude. Iam in no one side but I would rather have the person interviewing me have some manners or etiquette first as in letting me finish my answer to their question.
Would have been nice to hear what Fukuyama had to say, and make my own decision about whether or not he was full of BS. But why bother thinking when I have overly emotional interviewer to do it for me? Seriously, get someone else to do these if the guy can't sit still and have a conversation about uncomfortable topics.
@@ramatgan1 Talking over and louder to stop an answer you don't like the direction the answer is going but which is crucial to be heard... and without allowing the 2nd half of that question to be answered was soooooooo bias.
Its not just the psychology that matters, its the ideology. Including identity politics in fighting awful ideology is possible and necessary. This guy seems like a drag.
@@alterego157 Self hating white doesn't realize whites are the smallest minority, a minority of feminists and "free rights" supporters, perhaps the decline is a good thing.
This man should learn little bit of how to behave when talking to a person like Francis Fukuyama. Manner. Politeness. Allowing the guest to answer. If you're a master yourself then you didn't need to invite the guest. Jesus.
Francis Fukuyama and Jordan Peterson are GOATs The interviewer clearly sees himself as an oppressed person, judging by his reaction to Mr Fukuyama's response to his question, instantly attacking him for daring to challenge the leftist SJW mindset, shows your true colours that buddy. He's playing the identity politics himself and loves the stuff, leave him be, it's easier for him to put any small misfortune at the feet of oppresion, its a low resolution answer to a whole series of complex questions, questions which fundamentally cannot be attributed to one cause.
Frank's observations and arguments are very deep. While I appreciate Frank's patience, I also appreciate Medi Hasan's spirit of discussion in his questioning. However, not to mean to put a public intellectual on a pedestal, Frank's genuine interests in truth seeking shouldn't be treated as just any social commentator.
@@ramatgan1 Every moment is a new end of history. His earlier book was about a pinnacle in time. There has been the beginning of a new era. And his opinions still sound insightful.
The anchor seemed determined to push a divisive narrative on race, despite Francis' warnings about the harm caused by 'Identity Factions' in our society. It's somewhat ironic how the anchor, and the media in general, often overlook their role in exacerbating such situations.
Is this interviewer interviewing his own puppet? He seems to be placing words into the mouth of his Guest. Maybe he should just interview himself. No wonder only AlJazeera will hire him. He is rude as rude gets.
I understand the interviewer's frustration. This man had no real foundation behind his claims. I also understand the comments because people have a tendency to focus on information that supports their way of thinking.
not just that but he pointed out Fukuyama's disingenuous use of ISIS and BLM in one single page to "make a point" is like the reductio ad hitlerum fallacy, blatant and disgraced. And yet you see in the comments people has bought the brainwash campaign about defacing the identitarian component in politics just for spite of sexual and racial diversity looking to right the wrongs. It's like they expect false stereotypes to be gone by just magically thinking they never existed and not really out of having conversations.
The interviewer's behavior was deplorable, he seemed more like an amateur reporter who just came out of the cradle. Without education, making it clear that he was not concerned with what the guest said, his focus was clearly to create controversy. As another colleague said, I wanted to shut up personally, annoying guy.
Why shy away from controversy in a discussion when it forms the basis to counter a point of view. It makes for a richer debate surely as opposed to concurring with everything the learned professor has to say.
What is this view based on? Are you saying that because democracies have problems that they don't exist? If the US, UK, Canada are not democracies--based on free and fair elections, a free press, individual rights, and presentative and participatory governments--then what are they?
@@normankelley Do your research, mostly directed, controlled directed by upper powers and with money, results are mostly contaminated. Basically not much different than any other ism's.
@@aldemir6127 Thanks, my favourite comeback - when someone puts out an absurd claim - is "just go research it yourself dude!!" You can't even name what "ism" you're talking about! 😂
“Psychological phenomenon whereby the demand for dignity” - want for acceptance through dignity is not the same as want for power with dignity (characterises extremist groups). “Liberalising the labour laws in France will help minority groups etc” “There is a lot of empirical data that show access to education is the single most determinative of your life opportunities and outcomes” “black men raised in the top 1% from millionaire families are still more likely to be incarcerated than a white man earning $36,000 a year” - pretty sure that a black man in the top 1% has access to higher education...and is still more likely to be incarcerated - access to education and wealth is clearly not the single determinate of your life outcomes
Medi Hassan’s hijacking of the interview unfortunately just showcases his ego instead of allowing any flow of conversation in order for us the viewers to learn anything.
presenter so rude and arrogant. couldn't hear a thing the speaker was trying to say. made it quite annoying actually. it was all about what he wanted to say and how he wanted to appear on camera, and affirmation of his political views not about Listening
Mehdi is doing nothing to draw out best of Fukuyama. May not be in agreement but is worth a listen. Is this an interview or combative debate? Not interested in Mehdi's thoughts. More interested in Fukuyama's perspectives to digest on.
the interviewer i think got a bit too heated but the point fukuyama's making about representation being unnecessary or not something to celebrate really falls flat. Just because he's never dealt with issues of racism against Asian-Americans in the United States and has never felt the need to be represented, that really doesn't mean that no one else has that need or that no one else has suffered racism. That's like saying "poverty isn't an issue because I'm rich" -- he's not really considering wider experiences is he. I mean, the huge huge majority of Asian-descened people in the United States suffer severe forms of racism. The fact that one rich harvard professor didn't have the same experiences doesn't erase everyone else's.
So getting over identity politics is to become colorblind...... I think the professor was confusing his individual experiences with a generalizable theory. It's one thing to advocate for nationalistic unity, it's another to argue for omitting discriminations at a group level that are REAL.
An anchor with a poor background interviewing one of the best minds of the mankind... What a contrast. It partially explains why this world is being torn apart. Really high quality education is a key thing, as least it allows to get rid of racial and nationalistic thorns.
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This world does matter. If you truly believed in God then you would know that all of God's creation does matter. God is not impressed with people trying to destroy the world, this beautiful earth and all the life it in, before it's time. Please remember that Jesus said that many shall call his name but that he shall know them not.
Not true Fukuyama. I guess you have not experienced racism while rich! Class has nothing to do with how people expediently see your colour. OPRAH Winfrey one of the world's richest women, was denied opportunity to purchase a handbag in an exclusive Parisian store because of her black skin colour. I agree with the interviewer.
Is/Are identity politics singular or plural? Even though the word physics has/have an 'S' on the end of it, in English physics is usually treated as a singular noun. In American English, 'math' does not have an 'S,' but in British English 'maths' do/does. This is all messed up.
A great interviewer. This academic identity politic stuff needs push back if we are ever going to get to the truth of the matter. Surely democracy is all about protecting everyone’s individual rights. The reality is much of the discussion is about protecting existing rights and giving as little away as possible. Redistribution of income, free medical care and free education being just examples. Many academics seem much more concerned with maintaining the status quo. Targeting individual SJW’s or any group pushing for equal opportunity simply denies such people their human rights and is hardly democratic.
