Critical Race Theory
One of the two main theories, initiated by Derek Bell, that Yasha Mounk argues begat most of the other important ideas within the modern identity synthesis.
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Videos Mentioning Critical Race Theory
Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West | Lex Fridman Podcast #296
Lex Fridman
An activist philosophy that originated in law in the 1970s, which attempts to view everything through the lens of race. Critiqued for polluting academia and being an ideology rather than scientific inquiry.
Niall Ferguson: History of Money, Power, War, and Truth | Lex Fridman Podcast #239
Lex Fridman
A variety of ideas that Ferguson believes seek to drastically limit discussions in universities, contributing to censorship.
Race & Reason: A Conversation with Coleman Hughes (Episode #353)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as the origin of the view that colorblindness is wrong or a Trojan horse for white supremacy. Coleman Hughes notes that this view, once confined to CRT, has become mainstream on the left.
Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology | Lex Fridman Podcast #268
Lex Fridman
Referenced as a social movement where ideology seeps into academic research, a concern for some.
The Roots of Identity Politics: A Conversation with Yascha Mounk (Episode #336)
Sam Harris
An academic framework that examines how race and racism have shaped legal systems and societal structures in the United States.
A Few Thoughts For A New Year (Episode #229)
Sam Harris
Referred to as the 'crazy core' of wokeness.
In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
All-In Podcast
Discussed in the context of US education, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocating for honesty about history without shaming, and instilling optimism.
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All-In Podcast
A concept that DeSantis is perceived to be preventing from being funded by the state by banning AP African American Studies.
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All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a topic of debate in schools that was part of the political discourse leading to school board recalls.
How To Stop Wasting Time: The 5-Step Productivity System To Organize Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
One of the two main theories, initiated by Derek Bell, that Yasha Mounk argues begat most of the other important ideas within the modern identity synthesis.
American Division: A Conversation with David French (Episode #285)
Sam Harris
A framework discussed by David French, who finds some elements troubling for its confrontation with classical liberalism and pluralism.
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All-In Podcast
CRT in schools was a 'sleeper issue' in Virginia, with parents of all races objecting to lesson plans that incorporated it, contributing to the Democratic electoral losses.
Superconductor Breakthrough -- What's Up With That?
Sabine Hossenfelder
A topic that has been banned in some US states, contributing to the decline in academic freedom.