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Welcome to your weekly dose of radical curiosity. Each [Monday or whenever it’s released], Civil Discord critiques the critics and tackles the top lines in news and society. Beginning with the premise that the ‘smallest common denominator’ of self-ownership is the greatest single driver of political, social, and cultural change, your intrepid co-hosts and colorful guests break down what individuals, communities, businesses, and finally institutions can do to find their footing, combat totalitarianism, and make their voices heard, wherever they stand on the issues. If you’re ideologically homeless, culturally tribeless, or tired of hearing the same rants about what’s not working, Civil Discord offers provocative counterpoints and fresh perspectives to keep you in the know, arm you with the arguments, and empower you to create the change you crave.
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
In this Very Special Episode of Civil Discord, Maurice and Amanda do a deep dive into Critical Race Theory—what it is, what it isn’t, where it comes from, and where it’s going. Amanda works in critical theory and explains CRT in academia; and Maurice discusses how CRT shows up in the wild. Plus, stay tuned for Maurice’s PSA on Juneteenth!
We Discuss:
- The distinction between Critical Theory and Critical Race Theory
- Why Foucault was not a Critical Race Theorist; and why the poststructuralist left is radically different from the woke left
- The six main tenets of CRT
- How CRT is a self-admitted offshoot of Hegelian, Marxian, and Leninist ideology… but only the lamest parts
- The Negation of the Negation
- CRT and anticapitalism
- CRT: Anti-white, or white supremacist?
- CRT as anti-Critical Theory
- Where CRT shows up in policy
- A libertarian approach to CRT in our schools
- Maurice’s thoughts on Marvel Comics and Juneteenth
Recommended Reading and Listening from Your Hosts:
- John McWhorter’s takedown of Ibram Kendi [or, Ibram Kendi’s takedown of himself]: https://twitter.com/JohnHMcWhorter/status/1401719805875458048
- Darkness at Noon: A light, fictional romp 17x more prescient than 1984:
https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-at-Noon-Arthur-Koestler/dp/1416540261
- ‘Harrison Bergeron’: Another prophetic short story that’s all about equity
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/harrison.html
- The Real Lincoln: The book that explains why Maurice is not our 16th president’s #1 fan
https://www.amazon.com/Real-Lincoln-Abraham-Agenda-Unnecessary/dp/0761526463
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