As a former lefty who became an independent, I always appreciate speakers who are willing to admit that they were once captured and changed their mind. I think refusing to be ashamed for changing is so important. Leaving the progressive left or the hard right has some similarities to detransitioning I think. You have to admit that you drank the cool aid and that you misunderstood what was happening. It takes a willingness to be humble and it takes bravery.
Loved this talk. The idea that we should exclusively focus on our failures as Americans is so ludicrous (and performative because it’s not even authentic). We instinctively know that stance is highly unhelpful and demoralizing. Imagine going on a hike and only noticing and verbalizing how much we still have to go, and not stopping to acknowledge how far up we’ve made it. Any parent would encourage a child to look down at the view and take in their accomplishment. It’s an obvious and human instinct that we value in most endeavors but currently, somehow, not where it matters most.
As a former lefty who became an independent, I always appreciate speakers who are willing to admit that they were once captured and changed their mind. I think refusing to be ashamed for changing is so important. Leaving the progressive left or the hard right has some similarities to detransitioning I think. You have to admit that you drank the cool aid and that you misunderstood what was happening. It takes a willingness to be humble and it takes bravery.
I agree that it takes humility and bravery! I guess that’s why so few people do it
Loved this talk. The idea that we should exclusively focus on our failures as Americans is so ludicrous (and performative because it’s not even authentic). We instinctively know that stance is highly unhelpful and demoralizing. Imagine going on a hike and only noticing and verbalizing how much we still have to go, and not stopping to acknowledge how far up we’ve made it. Any parent would encourage a child to look down at the view and take in their accomplishment. It’s an obvious and human instinct that we value in most endeavors but currently, somehow, not where it matters most.
Really good discussion Thankyou
Great conversation. For the record, I for one love Genspect!