A Battle for Meaning: Truth vs. Ideology | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #34

🔍 Overview: Are progressive myths shaping belief more than truth? In this conversation, Michael Huemer and Samuel examine their impact on ideology, groupthink, and polarization—along with the role of academia, media, and institutional trust in modern discourse.

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🗣️ Highlights
[Highlight 1]: Are ‘progressive myths’ shaping belief more than objective truth?
[Highlight 2]: Does traditional religion offer a defence against ideological groupthink?
[Highlight 3]: How do media and academia fuel polarisation in modern society?

🕒 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:57 - What are 'Progressive Myths'?
4:34 - Progressive Myth’s Power
5:48 - Truth vs Belief
8:01 - Groupthink and Human Psychology
9:48 - Truth vs. Ideology
15:10 - The Role of Academia
17:17 - Quasi-Religious Dynamics
20:44 - Does Traditional Religion Combat Progressivism?
26:56 - Polarisation and Division
30:03 - Diversity for Diversities' Sake
34:40 - The Media’s Role
39:05 - Dominion Lawsuit
41:19 - Trump 2.0 vs. Wokeism
53:10 - Distrust in Institutions
59:29 - Activism as a Driver
1:02:27 - Policy vs Burnout
1:07:01 - Economic and Class Dynamics
1:11:27 - Philosophical Principles
1:16:12 - Intelligent Design
1:21:31 - Truth and Ideological Defence Systems
1:26:57 - Are Progressive Myths Memetic?
1:29:37 - Systemic Injustice
1:36:12 - The Dangers of Speaking Up
1:41:00 - Intellectual Dissenters
1:44:47 - Closing Remarks

👀 Previous Conversations w/ Michael Huemer
Philosophy: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #7: https://youtu.be/KOg7KSs1Dlo
Epistemology: An Introduction | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #15: https://youtu.be/Lbo5NaBCQrw
Ethics and Animals: Navigating Veganism | Michael Huemer | The Socratic Sessions | Ep #27: https://youtu.be/n57vqN9SVBE

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