The Madness of Crowds
The Madness of Crowds
Douglas Murray
Joe Rogan
An insightful take on the lunacy infecting much of the world today. - Joe Rogan
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The Madness of Crowds

The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity

Douglas Murray
Douglas Murray
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In "The Madness of Crowds," Douglas Murray embarks on a piercing exploration into the heart of contemporary cultural wars that are fracturing society. With incisive wit and profound insight, Murray dissects the issues that have become battle lines in today’s world: sexuality, gender, technology, and race. Through his critical lens, readers are invited into a thought-provoking analysis of how the collapse of grand narratives has paved the way for a new era of social justice, identity politics, and intersectionality. This era, fueled by the rapid evolution of media, has not only reshaped the landscapes of our workplaces, universities, schools, and homes but also intensified the tribal divisions within society. Murray masterfully illustrates the dire consequences of this cultural shift, where the zeal to address perceived injustices and the weaponization of identity have led to increasing polarization and a mounting casualty list. "The Madness of Crowds" offers not just a snapshot of our current tumult but a deep dive into the reasons behind the rise of tribalism and the potential paths forward. This book stands as a crucial reflection on our times, challenging readers to confront the complexities of the social and ideological battles that define the twenty-first century.

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Released
2019
17 Sep
Length
288
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Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on Twitter.
An insightful take on the lunacy infecting much of the world today. - Joe Rogan
Disagreement is not oppression. Argument is not assault. Words – even provocative or repugnant ones – are not violence. The answer to speech we do not like is more speech.
— Douglas Murray, The Madness of Crowds

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