The Unholy Marriage of Social Media and Social Justice

The Unholy Marriage of Social Media and Social Justice

How does the social justice movement use social media? What contributes to cancel culture? In his book The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray asserts that there’s something about the toxic social media experience that fuels the social justice movement. Not only does it contribute to the airing of grievances, it stifles the free exchange of ideas. Continue reading to understand why Murray sees an unhealthy linkup between social media and social justice.

Censorship of Conservatives: Douglas Murray on Cancel Culture

Censorship of Conservatives: Douglas Murray on Cancel Culture

What’s cancel culture? Who’s behind it? Are conservative voices silenced more than others? Douglas Murray believes that one of the most destructive effects of wokeism is the suppression of free speech through cancel culture. In his book The Madness of Crowds, he explains why conservatives in particular are often the target of this suppression. Read more to learn Murray’s take on the censorship of conservatives in today’s society.

Cancel Culture & Free Speech: Insights From Douglas Murray

Cancel Culture & Free Speech: Insights From Douglas Murray

Do you feel free to express your opinions and share facts? Do you wonder whether you’re getting the whole truth and all perspectives on important matters? Douglas Murray argues that woke ideology attempts to force consensus where it doesn’t exist and punishes those who don’t conform. In this “cancel culture,” free speech is the victim. Murray identifies a couple of examples that illustrate how this works in today’s society. Read more to learn about cancel culture and free speech.

The Intersectionality Framework: A Path to Justice or Division?

The Intersectionality Framework: A Path to Justice or Division?

What’s intersectionality? Where does the adoption of this framework lead? Does it tend to bring people together or drive them apart? The intersectionality framework has been around since the 1980s. Douglas Murray believes that it’s a pillar of the leftist ideology that’s tearing Western society apart. We’ll explore his views, as well as the perspectives of Ben Shapiro and the woman who first used the term—Kimberlé Crenshaw. Keep reading to learn about the intersectionality framework, its aims, and its consequences.

Stoked by Woke: The Rise of Societal Violence in the West

Stoked by Woke: The Rise of Societal Violence in the West

Are acts of violence in the name of social justice justified? Will they provoke retaliation that’s even worse? Douglas Murray predicts serious consequences for our civilization if we’re not able to effectively stem the tide of the woke ideology. One of the effects he explores in The Madness of Crowds is the increased risk of societal violence. Keep reading to learn about Murray’s concerns.

Origins of Woke Ideology: Douglas Murray on 4 Social Shifts

Origins of Woke Ideology: Douglas Murray on 4 Social Shifts

How did wokeism become a major ideology in the West? Does it fill a particular vacuum? How has social media made a difference? In The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray explains how woke ideology has gained a foothold in mainstream Western society. He identifies four major societal shifts that he believes influenced these ideological changes. Read more to learn about the origins of woke ideology.

Is Wokeness Bad? Douglas Murray Counts the Ways

Is Wokeness Bad? Douglas Murray Counts the Ways

Is wokeness bad? Does it harm society or have the potential to do so? Douglas Murray has a definite response to those questions. He believes that wokeness is hard to challenge without suffering public ridicule and shaming, which is part of the problem. But, we must fight this ideology, or our society could become even more fragmented, chaotic, and conceivably violent. Continue reading to learn why Murray believes wokeness is bad for society.

How to Make Society Better: 2 Important Actions You Can Take

How to Make Society Better: 2 Important Actions You Can Take

Where do you look to find meaning in life? How do you perceive injustices in society? In The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray shares his concerns about where society is heading. He offers two practical steps that each person can take to turn things in a positive direction: depoliticize your personal identity and gain a healthy perspective on injustice. Keep reading to learn how to make society better with these recommendations.

The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity (Overview)

The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity (Overview)

Does it seem like the world has gone mad? What accounts for the recent sweeping societal changes, and is there a way out? In The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity, Douglas Murray argues that Western society is currently consumed by an ideology that’s obsessed with social justice and identity politics. He discusses the roots of this change, its impact, and a potential remedy. Continue reading for an overview of this timely book.

Geographic Inequality: How Resources & Topography Impact Wealth

Geographic Inequality: How Resources & Topography Impact Wealth

When are natural resources a detriment rather than a benefit to a nation? How can the presence of a coastline make a country richer? The geography theory of international inequality argues that differences in the physical locations of countries determine—or at least strongly influence—their economic success. Proponents of this theory point to two main geographical factors: natural resources and topography. Read more to learn about these factors that can lead to geographic inequality among nations.