How did contemporary society’s focus on identity come about? On October 30 renowned political scientist Yascha Mounk comes to Intelligence Squared to warn that while an appreciation for the diverse culture and heritage of minorities is healthy, in the past decade it has transformed into an obsession with group identity in all its forms. Setting out the ideas in his new book The Identity Trap, he will explain the origin of these ideas, how they grew to be so powerful, and argue that their applica
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In this clip from our session 'Resetting the Conversation on Race', writers Coleman Hughes and Kenan Malik sit down with Intelligence Squared to discuss the far-reaching impact of today's cultural conflicts, spanning from the realm of identity politics to issues of racism and socio-economic divisions. Explore how these dynamics are influencing the left-wing perspective and uncover the factors that might be prompting individuals to reevaluate their alignment with leftist ideologies. See the full
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American author Lionel Shriver argues that, in the modern environment of identity politics, "prejudice translates into power”, and that identity politics has only done harm to our sense of self and social mobility. | Intelligence Squared
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Join us in this excerpt from our 2020 debate, 'Identity Politics is Tearing Society Apart,' as speakers David Lammy and Dawn Foster step onto the Intelligence Squared stage to dissect the impact of identity politics. Has the rise of identity politics propelled us towards a more inclusive and progressive society? Or could it be causing more harm than good? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below! See the full session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVMYfuzhbxk #identitypoliti
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Join us in this excerpt from our 2020 debate, 'Identity Politics is Tearing Society Apart,' as speakers David Lammy and Dawn Foster step onto the Intelligence Squared stage to dissect the impact of identity politics. Has the rise of identity politics propelled us towards a more inclusive and progressive society? Or could it be causing more harm than good? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below! See the full session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVMYfuzhbxk #identitypoliti
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