Hello classmates.
In this episode Dr. Frank Furedi and I talk about populism as a reaction to liberal elites and their policies; the nature of culture wars and why they are not a right-wing confection; the longstanding conflict in values between the European Union and the central European Visegrad countries and how this is spreading to Western European countries; the role of democracy in challenging the status quo; and the need to continue creating spaces for honest conversation.
Frank is an author, social commentator and emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Kent. Author of more than 26 books, Furedi’s studies have been devoted to an exploration of the cultural developments in western societies. In recent years he has published several studies on the impact of the Culture Wars on family life, socialisation, education and public life. His most recent book, 100 Years of Identity Crisis, argues that it disrupts the socialisation of young people and encourages the estrangement of generations from one another.
This isn’t a ‘black pill’ episode and you’ll notice that Frank is optimistic that change is in the air.
You can watch the episode on YouTube, if that’s your thing.
Enjoy.
Show notes
- Populism and the European Culture Wars: The Conflict of Values between Hungary and the EU: Amazon.co.uk: Furedi, Frank: 9781138097438: Books
- You can follow Frank's work at his Substack: Roots & Wings with Frank Furedi | Substack
#010 - Frank Furedi: 'The Elite Won't Reform Itself. We Have To Replace It.'