Truth Island

Episode 89: Are labels always a good thing?


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Evan and I discuss if some of our more complex ideas and ideologies should have labels.


Topics:


Centrism is a type of category and not independent thought.


Labels come with a lot of packaging.


The same label may not mean the same thing to different people.


Being precise in your label.


The curious case of Albert Einstein.


Labels and reaction time.


Learning from history and predicting the future.


Not all philosophers are apathetic tea drinkers.


Taking action in concert with other people.


The sexiness of labels.


The importance of the game plan behind the label.


The meaning of labels overtime.


Tribalism and self-identity.







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Truth IslandBy Aaron Azerad

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