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Lionel Shriver on the Dangers of Manic Equality

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We welcome back Lionel Shriver to discuss her latest novel, 'Mania'. Shriver explores how egalitarian principles push us to ignore obvious truths about the world, particularly in discussions on transgender rights. She critiques the Left’s inclination to measure art and literature through the lens of political virtue.

Read Shriver’s book, ‘Mania’, here: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Mania/dp/B0CRRXCMKD/

[00:00] Introduction to Lionel Shriver's 'Mania'

[00:05] Exploring the Premise of 'Mania' and Its Social Commentary

[01:12] The Allegory of Equality and Its Implications in 'Mania'

[06:47] The Reality Problem in Modern Ideologies

[10:14] The Impact of Ideology Over Merit in Society

[16:30] Literature and Politics: The Intersection in 'Mania'

[17:50] The Role of the Author in Literature's Reception

[24:02] Navigating Political and Social Manias in Fiction and Reality

[29:11] The Obligation to Confront Widely Believed False Ideas

[30:26] Navigating Moral Responsibility in Societal Manias

[32:36] The Protagonist's Struggle: Between Ideals and Reality

[34:14] The Vulnerability of Students to Ideological Manias

[35:23] Character Study: Emery's Opportunism and Adaptability

[36:20] The Intellectuals' Complicity in Trendy Ideologies

[38:37] The Rapid Shift in Academic Norms

[40:31] Decolonizing the Curriculum: A Critical Examination

[48:46] The Dangers of Utopianism and Totalitarian Tendencies

[51:46] The Novel's Conclusion: Reflecting on the Next Mania

[56:18] Valuing Excellence, Competence, and Beauty Over Political Virtue

[01:00:16] The Role of Humor and Entertainment in Literature

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We welcome back Lionel Shriver to discuss her latest novel, 'Mania'. Shriver explores how egalitarian principles push us to ignore obvious truths about the world, particularly in discussions on transgender rights. She critiques the Left’s inclination to measure art and literature through the lens of political virtue.

Read Shriver’s book, ‘Mania’, here: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Mania/dp/B0CRRXCMKD/

[00:00] Introduction to Lionel Shriver's 'Mania'

[00:05] Exploring the Premise of 'Mania' and Its Social Commentary

[01:12] The Allegory of Equality and Its Implications in 'Mania'

[06:47] The Reality Problem in Modern Ideologies

[10:14] The Impact of Ideology Over Merit in Society

[16:30] Literature and Politics: The Intersection in 'Mania'

[17:50] The Role of the Author in Literature's Reception

[24:02] Navigating Political and Social Manias in Fiction and Reality

[29:11] The Obligation to Confront Widely Believed False Ideas

[30:26] Navigating Moral Responsibility in Societal Manias

[32:36] The Protagonist's Struggle: Between Ideals and Reality

[34:14] The Vulnerability of Students to Ideological Manias

[35:23] Character Study: Emery's Opportunism and Adaptability

[36:20] The Intellectuals' Complicity in Trendy Ideologies

[38:37] The Rapid Shift in Academic Norms

[40:31] Decolonizing the Curriculum: A Critical Examination

[48:46] The Dangers of Utopianism and Totalitarian Tendencies

[51:46] The Novel's Conclusion: Reflecting on the Next Mania

[56:18] Valuing Excellence, Competence, and Beauty Over Political Virtue

[01:00:16] The Role of Humor and Entertainment in Literature

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