This quote in particular makes me thinks these are just labels used to divide people
“But if you actually were to get into a granular conversation with them and I'd ask them questions like, do you not believe in things like freedom of expression? Do you not believe in things like religious toleration? Do you not believe in things like multiculturalism? Do you not believe in things like freedom of assembly or the right to vote? They would always invariably say, of course, we believe in all of those things.”
That was one of my favorite answers! I'm not sure labels are entirely irrelevant, but it does show that our focus on them obscures many of our common goals.
Super good interview, appreciate the transcript as well. Brings up very good points and very good critique of too-online leftist mindsets
He made really good points I hadn't heard. His book just came in the mail, so I'm going to read it and do a recap/review.
Very interesting discussion
This quote in particular makes me thinks these are just labels used to divide people
“But if you actually were to get into a granular conversation with them and I'd ask them questions like, do you not believe in things like freedom of expression? Do you not believe in things like religious toleration? Do you not believe in things like multiculturalism? Do you not believe in things like freedom of assembly or the right to vote? They would always invariably say, of course, we believe in all of those things.”
That was one of my favorite answers! I'm not sure labels are entirely irrelevant, but it does show that our focus on them obscures many of our common goals.