The Truth About Critical Methods | James Lindsay

Dr. James Lindsay in his talk, “The Truth About Critical Methods,” makes very clear that Critical Social Justice is not the same thing as social justice. He argues that the branding of social justice, which is how Critical Social Justice promotes itself, misleads people about the nature of that movement.

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[Anna-ftf]

I had to read some of the Frankfurt School people in college. I was not even able to properly get my head around what they were talking about. James Lindsay and others researching all this and presenting it to everyone are heroes and I thank them all.

[StephanDallaPria]

Robin D'Angelo is the L.Ron Hubbard of the humanities.

[patrickwinter]

I remember a Sociology course @ University of Oklahoma in 1989-90, where the prof explained that our papers must use non-gendered pronouns, in order to counter sexism, (read patriarchy). I asked how a Darwinian theorist can discount traditional gender roles that have evolved over 6000 yrs. of recorded history? She asked how I came to this question....when I suggested biological imperitive, she had no response. Tip of the iceberg!

[zenocrate]

It is horrible just how essential this talk is now.

[PlainsPup]

I am a science teacher who came from the science research world. When I was getting my licensure to teach, I was baffled by these ideas of so-called equity, social justice, being disruptive, etc. Now thanks to James Lindsay and others, I realize where those ideas come from, and that is Marxism. Far too many instructors and students are steeped in this stuff, and it is corrosive to education, liberty, and prosperity. A social revolution is indeed on the move right beneath our feet. I sincerely hope for all our sakes that we can catch it before it’s too late.

[audreyfisher]

I have been living in this culture; witnessed it take root in the dominant city, see it creeping out into the real world, and was a part of it until I graduated college and came to my senses. It is as oppressive as it claims liberalism is. I’m afraid to speak out; I’ve had people try to get me fired numerous times because of social media, so I’ve just stopped posting. I’ve had to endure these diversity, equity, inclusion, white privilege trainings for years. I remember my first one, in 2012, called unconscious bias, where the woman told me that because I’m white I immediately see someone black walking down the side of the street and therefore I cross because I’m racist. I never did that until she told me I did that and started doing it. Like a thought had been put into my head. It’s like you said, they start with the conclusion and then you find ways to get there. It’s sinister. I’m leaving my profession of education behind as soon as I can because I don’t want to promulgate it anymore. I know it’s everywhere now, but at least I don’t have to be the one to teach it.

[Wingedmagician]

This guy has his finger on the pulse of this beast

[effectivehorsemanship]

Yes, I saw this coming at my brief stint at university two years ago. I had to walk. I was told to "free my mind". They didn't want me to free my mind, they wanted me to think like them.

[nard]

A prophet in action. Your work is indispensable Mr Lindsay.

[serfillustrated]

Believing in "the greater good" over the "individual" will always produce this insanity.

[patrickconnor]

The only critical method that should be taught is critical thinking.

[manarkm]

I used to go to social justice student groups, like PoC only, and someone there once said: "this is called a 'safe space' but in reality no where is safe for us." I was speechless.What does that even mean? The utter unawareness of their own privilege is baffling.

[Jamie-urxy]

‘Constant cynical criticism is a solvent that can dissolve liberal society’

Wow

[johnwagner]

This is one of the best things I've seen on YouTube. Thanks for making sense of the assaults on Western culture.

[GingerDrums]

This has finally articulated what I have been feeling since many years. Many thanks and huge respect from Berlin, Germany

[YoutubeStandardLicense]

Anyone else petrified that this is only the beginning of what will end up being a movement leading to the death of millions?

[madmeg]

If the Critical Race Theory Dilemma was a movie, James Lindsay (and his team) is the hero.

[RandyToroni]

"We are late to this fight" is the scary part. It's very late in the game, the plan to reshape society not just nationally but on a global scale is getting deeply entrenched. We have to organize a liberal democracy movement to counter this! Spread the word!

[Batosai]

Black Lives Matter is an excellent example of an organization heavily influenced by critical theory.

[thomasharder]

James...you did it! What no one else has been able to quantify and specify...you have done it. I will share with everyone I possibly can! You and your presentation will save our Republic...on behalf of all who see this as I do....THANK YOU!!