It's all One Big Bad Empire w/ Joe Emersberger. PsychLib Ep.8

PsychLib Podcast: Joe Emersberger on Media, Imperialism, and Resistance

In this episode of the PsychLib podcast, hosts invite Joe Emersberger to discuss the intersection of psychology, media, and the general trajectory of liberalism. Emersberger delves into his departure from Noam Chomsky's views post-Syria conflict, critiques the Western left, and emphasizes the importance of supporting anti-imperialist movements the world over. The discussion covers the weaponization of progressive ideas by the empire, the impact of global resistance, and the challenges of navigating an increasingly hostile information landscape.

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00:00 Intro
00:36 Guest Introduction: Joe Emersberger
02:45 Joe's Intellectual Journey
05:47 The Role of Media and Propaganda
08:35 Navigating Information and Influence
11:38 Empire's Influence and Resistance
14:12 Chomsky's Influence and Critique
18:19 Current Geopolitical Climate
23:17 Hope and Resistance
26:37 The Necessity of Secrecy in Activism
27:49 Imperial Boomerang and Western Chauvinism
30:27 Internalized Racism and Leftist Movements
33:43 Critique of Prominent Leftist Figures
35:00 Materialist Analysis of Empire's Contradictions
38:28 Weaponization of Progressive Ideals
48:51 Imperialism and the Primary Contradiction
52:03 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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