Eric Kaufmann on DEI, the contagion effect and free speech | SpectatorTV 

Yes, we've significantly underestimated the destructive power of DEI (and its sister woke ideologies). Most people have no idea how far the woke has spread and how ingrained it is in our everyday life. Especially underestimated is the massive amount of money that props of the woke ideology and its practice.

And this is all funded by the Tories over the last 14 years. Why do the Tories allow the police to drive around in transgender police cars? Why do the Tories allow the flag of the American Gay Empire to be used at pelican crossings?

what does Eric have to say about the 'what is a 'women'? problem. This does not seem to be a trend amoungst the so called adults n the room. Iam a women and I feel my civil rights are being transgressed when my safe places are being usd by men, and the law allows this

He's saying exactly what John Gray has been saying. Woke is effectively hyper-liberalism. Tolerance (the self-regulating virtue which prohibited us taking liberalism to its authoritarian endpoint) is a religious virtue. In a post religious world we will not exercise the brake. Rather, this will end us on the streets - and worse - fighting for our individual hyper liberalism irrespective of others.

Kaufman is such a clear thinker and communicator.

It has not disappeared. I was enrolled in DEI fundamentals training yesterday at my employment; we have to complete it every year. I’m old and don’t buy into it but the young once have so much empathy

Eric is a great Canadian

I would like to see the spectator delve into this new corporate phenomenon that denigrates "individual heroics ". It seems to be quite Marxist. Makes those of us who go above and beyond feel like we're doing something wrong and we should be mediocre instead

Socialism is popular because folk are woefully ignorant of what socialism involves. 🇦🇺

8:22 listen to #ThomasSowell

Great interview.

In the UK, the problem is Radical Democracy in the form of a bullying Labour Party using the notion of democracy as dynamic rather than absolute in order to reinforce its powerbase, make itself more likely to get elected in the first place, and make its policies irreversible by any subsequent conservative government. It uses the same ideological open-endedness and is just as revolutionary.

Merci, Monsieur Kaufmann. Vous êtes la voix de la raison et de la lucidité. Les minorités font de plus en plus la loi.

You need to interview Martin Armstrong.

Interesting analysis. The guy should read Marshall McLuhan. Too much faith in human intention behind his explanations imo

FYI regarding the title of his book. In USA I find the same volume published under the title "The Third Awokening" by Bombardier Books. It's available now through Amazon I got my copy last week, but I haven't yet gone beyond the forward. Therefore I can't really judge it yet.

5:50 what a bleak outlook

Le gros bon sens…

Ends rather tersely.

Happy to hear that you incline toward national conservatives. I was there in 2019 and am working on my new book wrt active establishment of a new social contract.

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:27 *📘 Eric Kaufman introduces his latest book, "Taboo," exploring how racial issues have sparked a cultural revolution.* 01:08 *🕒 Eric Kaufman describes his book-writing process as one of synthesizing prolonged research into a comprehensive work.* 01:48 *📚 Kaufman discusses the emergence of scholarly fields addressing cultural shifts, acknowledging influences from various prominent authors.* 02:17 *🌀 The rise of "cultural Marxism" is debated as a potential force behind recent societal changes, according to Kaufman.* 03:11 *🚫 Kaufman points out the ironies within U.S. civil rights law development, leading to contradictory legal standards on discrimination.* 04:02 *🌐 The pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agendas is noted, though Kaufman doubts its long-term impact.* 05:25 *🗣️ Younger generations display a stronger inclination towards cancel culture and less tolerance for offensive speech, Kaufman argues.* 06:17 *⚖️ He observes a significant political and ideological shift among young women compared to older generations.* 07:15 *💔 Emotional attachments to social justice causes are seen as major drivers of the current cultural dynamics, overshadowing intellectual systems like postmodernism.* 08:09 *🧠 Kaufman suggests that contemporary movements are less about a cohesive strategic plan and more about emotional resonance with past injustices.* 09:16 *📖 He traces the origins of "wokeness" to earlier movements, suggesting a cyclical nature in cultural shifts and their expression through university politics.* 10:54 *🕶️ The romanticization of past radical movements by current activists is highlighted, with an emphasis on their limited understanding of historical contexts.* 11:49 *📈 The rise of mental health issues and identity exploration among younger generations is linked to broader societal changes and pressures.* 13:36 *🔄 Kaufman critiques the expansion of affirmative action and its implications, arguing that it has evolved into a more demanding societal expectation.* 15:01 *🔄 The historical progression from cosmopolitanism to early multiculturalism and its impact on contemporary liberal ideologies is examined.* 16:24 *📊 He argues that left liberalism inadvertently paves the way for more extreme demands by failing to set boundaries on its progressive aims.* 18:23 *🤔 Kaufman discusses the reluctance of academics to overtly support controversial measures, indicating a disparity between public support and private beliefs.* 19:06 *🧐 The necessity of balancing moral values in academia and beyond is emphasized, with a call for a reevaluation of foundational liberal principles.* Made with HARPA AI

If we all follow the same rules there is no diversity…how ironic! KitKat ,anyone…?

I'm surprised you characterize Kendi as 'cultural Marxist' since my reading of his works say "full scale Marxist"

JBP asks when does the left go too far? The answer is whenever it exists, no matter what form it takes.

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Spectator no longer has connections with the PM so Im out.

Mao Also, i think marcuse may be important, but more important is another Freudian, Edward Bernays

at this ting was sold had it been not a high status now

So how do we revive liberalism, whilst acknowledging its faults and the need to address very real inequalities in society?

High voice!? 😂

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He is very shiny

In the end times there will be a great falling away from the truth, lawlessness will abound. If you confess Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead you will be saved (fromhell) Romans 10:9 Jesus died for you believe & repent.

These guys are all Johnny come latelys. No mention of Boghossian Lindsay and Pluckrose. James Lindsay has all but destroyed his soul trawling through this garbage to draw out trend so confidently expressed here. If you've been following this this whole conversation is very 'warmed over'.

What's DEI? Never heard if it.

As an outsider, that is not American, Kaufman totally underestimates the insidiousness of Jim Crow and it's generational impact on both Black and white Americans. I can't take Kaufman's opinions on Black Americans seriously.

What is Woke, by the way? No one but those who use the term seem to know what it means.

Americans don’t accept British English but British actors like to act in American movies with American Accent.

Manufactured

lol I love it when Jews talk about special treatment l😅

This must be the most trite and ridiculous attempt to define the invented war on woke I've heard. The imagined war on woke seems to be the only way a lot of people can make a living these days, from The Spectator to Russell Brand !