Author Pascal Bruckner in conversation with columnist Nick Cohen presenting a searing analysis of the bad politics that arise from excessive bad conscience.
His points around 13 minutes are so true. I have often wondered about the "new age" philosophy that behaves as though the collective consciousness on planet earth is all positive energy and higher vibrational thought. It is a good way to delude ourselves. Bruckner's latest is about happiness; most who think themselves enlightened might be surprised to find out that they are just selfish.
This Cohen, Hitchens type crowd set up a straw man opposition, its not just cultural relativism that opposes actively pursuing the implementation of contentiously defined universals around the globe. I'd like some universals everywhere but sometimes there is just not the resources and social capital to realise these ideas in certain areas, you have to prioritise which you'll protect. You must always start with security. Sometimes respecting existing cultural practice short term is pragmatic!
I really don't understand Nick Cohen. He's an intelligent man, and I love his writing, but he seems incapable of formulating and expressing clear, intelligent points in real time. Nick: think of a single, clear point/question you want to make, don't get side-tracked into sub clauses, make the point/question clearly.
What a fantastic author articulating some much needed self-examination for the Left especially in this age of the Woke.
His points around 13 minutes are so true. I have often wondered about the "new age" philosophy that behaves as though the collective consciousness on planet earth is all positive energy and higher vibrational thought. It is a good way to delude ourselves. Bruckner's latest is about happiness; most who think themselves enlightened might be surprised to find out that they are just selfish.
Bruckner is right - he is describing ourselves.
Lovely book.
@DerEchteSenf
No, but some cultures and religions sure took advantage of it.
@Pittounikos Are they all supposed to feel guilty now? ;^)
This Cohen, Hitchens type crowd set up a straw man opposition, its not just cultural relativism that opposes actively pursuing the implementation of contentiously defined universals around the globe. I'd like some universals everywhere but sometimes there is just not the resources and social capital to realise these ideas in certain areas, you have to prioritise which you'll protect. You must always start with security. Sometimes respecting existing cultural practice short term is pragmatic!
Entendi nada, parece que o entrevistador está com a língua presa
An excellent countercurrent point to wake up Europe from its perilous slumber, if it has not yet become Eurabia.
Nick Cohen today has chickened out, alas.
You mean given up criticising the left?
I really don't understand Nick Cohen. He's an intelligent man, and I love his writing, but he seems incapable of formulating and expressing clear, intelligent points in real time. Nick: think of a single, clear point/question you want to make, don't get side-tracked into sub clauses, make the point/question clearly.
jujujujujujujuju, LEARN TO SPEAK MAN !
Idiot!!
and no i DONT FEEL GUILTY for picking on the stuttering white man