Political Correctness Works For No One | Jonathan Kay | TEDxUTSC

[ddoris]

Hands down, the best definition of "Political Correctness" I have ever heard is by Bill Maher. Here goes: "THE ELEVATION OF SENSITIVITY OVER TRUTH". In a nutshell!

[BinaryReader]

Political correctness makes living in society unnecessarily awkward and difficult.

[MisterMonsterMan]

This is the best TED talk I have seen in a long time. PC culture is ruining the western world at an alarming rate right now and it seems its almost "fashionable" among certain circles to sit back and let it happen.

[warmflash]

Political Correctness is more about moral postering about sensitivity over truth.

[warmflash]

Political correctness is authoritarianism under the guise of politeness. It's an elaborate form of lying used by people who try to devolve the conversation in their favor with no intellectual effort. - Ayaan Hirsi Ali

[rich]

I'm offended by political correctness 😂

[AmitSharmaTheMariachi]

Jonathan you are absolutely right about political correctness.

[Tracey]

Fascinating talk, and I applaud Mr. Kay's boldness in presenting it.

[ellarobin]

This is video is so helpful and explains a lot! I immigrated a few years ago to the US and live in NY and this answers some questions I had and noticed
I do think political correctness can be good when people’s feelings are on the other side but also we are human and we will die imperfect so this can an un forgiven, bully culture which is unrealistic and bad!

[dianedong]

Politicians are professional manipulators. Why would anyone want to immitate them?

[RacingSnails]

So PC culture hurts people on the left just as much, if not moreso, than people on the right...

Well said, good sir. Sounds absolutely exhausting to constantly put your thoughts under a checklist.
Everyone should have the decency to take a moment and make sure you're being polite, not taking pleasure from what you're saying, but you should not have to *live in fear* of losing your job over accidentally saying the wrong term. Or worse--not even knowing what you did wrong.

[mchammer]

Man, between learned offense and people using there social awareness as a barometer of their morality and self worth, this problem will NEVER be fixed.

[dianedong]

What comes out of the mouths of politicians is what I call "the lawyers truth". They'll cherry pick whatever evidence happens to support their position, and dismiss anything which negates it.

[daaave]

I see it as a seesaw where the balance is getting shifted every so often, right now political correctness is up and proud but it wont last forever as there will be a "renessaince" of sorts where political incorrectness will be all more acceptable and welcome infact.

[junevandermark]

The term should not be "political correctness." It should be "polite correctness." The word "political" makes the "government" the focus, and the supposed culprit of all the dissention, whereas the word "polite correctness, ” puts the responsibility where it belongs, which is on each individual.

I suggest that we should always be asking ourselves ... "Are WE being polite?"

[pergarside]

"When the witches thank the witch hunters, that's when you know you're in a cult" I'm DEAD

[itsYourChance]

I felt that wave of pressure for people to be politically correct last so many years. makes people unauthentic, egg shell walkers.. i guess i never wanted to be a follower. Raised my kids to speak their mind and sometimes it will step on toes.its more important to tell the truth than coddle people in their error ect.. so glad someone talked about this.. we cant all be fake

[monkeyflower]

Love this TEDX....
the world would be a calmer place to live, if people were kinder. Learn the 80/20 rule.

[JD-phdz]

It's not always the case. People have the right to disagree and say no to a debate if they
wish irrespective of outcomes, feeling of discomfort etc.
But he has a lot of valid points.

[thedudeontheinternet]

5:01 "We don't depend on Big brother. We have became Big brother."
That is kinda scary..