Bajada Dialogues

Can we make boredom great again… or have Instagram Reels eradicated "being idle" for good?
Social media feels so passé. Enter the new counterculture: kids proudly “raw-dogging real life” — no headphones, no scrolls, just being here...now.
Me? I’ve gone full obsessive reader, devouring books even in deserted ski-resort parking lots during downtime. Speaking of ski resorts… my 3-year-old just had his first private lesson. Cue epic meltdown.

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Happy new year!

In this episode, Jason reflects on his health struggles, including a chronic cough and recent illnesses, while celebrating the joy of marriage and family. He shares insights from his wedding day, transformative experiences of parenthood, and a memorable honeymoon in Nashville. The conversation also touches on culinary delights, the excitement of attending a hockey game, and personal growth through literature and spirituality. As he looks ahead to the new year, Jason expresses intentions for creativity and navigating social media with a focus on positivity.

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Cette conversation aborde les défis du journalisme contemporain, en particulier au Québec, où l'opinion semble dominer l'information. Stéphan discute des enjeux israélo-palestiniens, de l'impact de Donald Trump sur la politique américaine, et des changements culturels aux États-Unis. Ils soulignent également les défis liés à la liberté d'expression et la responsabilité des médias dans la diffusion de l'information. Stéphan aborde ensuite la couverture médiatique de Donald Trump, les enjeux de la BBC, ses réflexions sur la littérature et la culture, ainsi qu'une analyse des sociétés française, américaine et québécoise. Il conclut par une discussion sur la violence politique et son impact sur le discours contemporain.

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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.

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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.

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