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Merit-Based Democracy with Douglas Murray | The Vivek Show


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Douglas Murray is a British author and journalist, best known for his books "The Madness of Crowds" and "The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam," both bestsellers and critically acclaimed. He has been a contributor to The Spectator since 2000 and Associate Editor since 2012. Born in 1979, Murray's first book, "Bosie: A Biography of Lord Alfred Douglas," was published while he was an undergraduate at Oxford. In 2007, he founded the Centre for Social Cohesion, which later merged with the Henry Jackson Society, where he served as Associate Director until 2018. Murray is a prolific debater, appearing on numerous political debate programs and engaging with prominent opponents.

 

Episode Summary:

In this thought-provoking episode, the host engages in a spirited discussion with Douglas Murray, author and commentator, about meritocracy, societal success, and the cultural minefield we find ourselves in today. They explore the implications of focusing on equity and equality of outcome, the potential for demoralization in certain groups, and the paradox of societal progress. They also touch on the importance of distinguishing between admiration and respect, as well as the significance of equality in the eyes of God and civic equality, as foundational values for a healthy society. Join the conversation and discover insights into the complexities of today's world.

 

Time-codes:

[00:00] Introduction to the podcast and the topic of meritocracy.

[01:05] Vivek challenges the left to define merit.

[02:04] Douglas Murray defines merit and discusses equality.

[05:27] Focusing on utilizing talent in society.

[07:29] Justifications for meritocracy.

[08:10] Demoralization and potential in certain groups.

[20:50] Exposing the underlying issues of culture wars.

[22:09] Concerns about the erosion of meritocracy.

[23:33] Deflection and the culture wars.

[25:41] Role of left and right in perpetuating culture wars.

[27:33] Responding to cultural issues.

[30:35] Challenges of defining a woman today.

[31:10] Addressing underlying economic problems.

[33:54] Debating the focus on cultural issues.

[35:03] Minefield analogy for cultural traps.

[36:20] Envisioning life without cultural "mines".

[40:01] The paradox of success and societal progress.

[41:22] Focus on wealth distribution vs. wealth creation.

[45:55] Shift from admiring heroism to victimhood.

[48:03] Equality in the eyes of God and civic equality.

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