How Does Anti-Racism Hurt Black People? - John McWhorter | Modern Wisdom Podcast 390

John McWhorter is a linguist, associate professor of linguistics at Columbia University and an author. The last 5 years has seen race become a primary flash point for culture, news, protests, social justice, hiring, firing, media and politics. But why have race relations come back to the forefront and who is driving this new religion of Woke Racism forward? Expect to learn what John McWhorter thinks of White Fragility and How To Be An Anti-Racist, whether cultural appropriation is an actual thing, how anti-racism actually hurts black people, why black people are attracted to a movement that treats them like simpletons, the problem with the concept of "whiteness" and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy Woke Racism - https://amzn.to/3ATTdxm Follow John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnhmcwhorter Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #johnmcwhorter #racism #woke - 00:00 Intro 03:42 The Woke Obsession with Race 12:27 John’s Reaction to White Fragility 18:18 How Anti-Racism Harms Black People 29:22 Connotations of Whiteness 36:12 Is Cultural Appropriation Absurd? 44:43 Black Lives Matter Vs BLM 49:23 Where to Find John - To support me on Patreon (thank you): http://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

John McWhorterguestChris Williamsonhost

Oct 28, 202150mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released: October 28, 2021
Duration: 50m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

John McWhorter is a linguist, associate professor of linguistics at Columbia University and an author. The last 5 years has seen race become a primary flash point for culture, news, protests, social justice, hiring, firing, media and politics. But why have race relations come back to the forefront and who is driving this new religion of Woke Racism forward? Expect to learn what John McWhorter thinks of White Fragility and How To Be An Anti-Racist, whether cultural appropriation is an actual thing, how anti-racism actually hurts black people, why black people are attracted to a movement that treats them like simpletons, the problem with the concept of "whiteness" and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 15% discount on the amazing 6 Minute Diary at https://bit.ly/diarywisdom (use code MW15) Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy Woke Racism - https://amzn.to/3ATTdxm Follow John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnhmcwhorter Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #johnmcwhorter #racism #woke - 00:00 Intro 03:42 The Woke Obsession with Race 12:27 John’s Reaction to White Fragility 18:18 How Anti-Racism Harms Black People 29:22 Connotations of Whiteness 36:12 Is Cultural Appropriation Absurd? 44:43 Black Lives Matter Vs BLM 49:23 Where to Find John - To support me on Patreon (thank you): http://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

John McWhorter
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring John McWhorter and Chris Williamson, How Does Anti-Racism Hurt Black People? - John McWhorter | Modern Wisdom Podcast 390 explores john McWhorter: How Woke Anti-Racism Becomes a Harmful New Religion John McWhorter argues that a specific strain of modern anti-racism—what he calls "woke racism"—functions as a religion centered on displaying awareness of racism rather than solving concrete problems for Black Americans. He traces how terms like "woke" and movements like Black Lives Matter evolved, and contends that elite-driven ideology, amplified by social media, now punishes dissent as heresy. McWhorter believes this focus on symbolic virtue and power narratives diverts attention from practical solutions such as reducing homicide in Black communities and improving schooling. He concludes that this movement ultimately infantilizes Black people, entrenches victimhood, and harms those it claims to protect.

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