The conversation explores the significant shift in political affiliations among university professors and other professionals over the past 60 years, highlighting a pronounced liberal bias in academia and the tech industry. It discusses the implications of these trends on political discourse and the representation of diverse viewpoints in various fields.Eric Kaufmann is Professor of Politics at The University of Buckingham and Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science. He directs Buckingham’s new MA in the Politics of Cultural Conflict and PhD in Cultural Politicsas well as its open online course on Woke: the Origins, Dynamics and Implications of an Elite Ideology.Become an official member of the podcast : https://www.patreon.com/bajadadialogues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lucy Biggers
In this conversation, Lucy Biggers (from The Free Press!) shares her journey from being a climate activist to questioning the mainstream climate narrative. She discusses the fear-driven messaging prevalent in the climate movement, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the importance of recognizing the positive developments in climate resilience. Lucy emphasizes the value of fossil fuels in modern society and advocates for a more optimistic outlook on humanity's ability to adapt and innovate. She also critiques the ESG movement and the myth of the noble savage, highlighting the need for a balanced understanding of progress and environmentalism.Become a Patreon member : https://www.patreon.com/bajadadialogues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason Bajada has one on one in-depth conversations about life, music, fashion, art, politics, spirituality and mac n' cheese with inspirational human beings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canada - english