TRIGGERnometry Benjamin Boyce: "The Rise of Social Justice is a Wake-Up Call"
Jul 22, 2020
Benjamin Boyce, a content creator and Evergreen State College graduate, dishes on the campus's transformation toward social justice. He examines the repercussions of identity politics and critiques modern activism, highlighting the shift from equality to equity. Boyce connects social justice with themes of guilt and shame, while discussing the decline in accountability within activist movements. He also tackles the impact of weak leadership on youth behavior and advocates for better discourse in education, urging a return to individual merit.
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Anti-Racism Ideology
- Ibram X. Kendi argues that being "not racist" is a denial; one must be actively anti-racist.
- This ideology suggests that everything is racist and individuals constantly perpetuate racism, stripping them of agency.
Privilege Workshop
- In a workshop, Boyce was asked to detail his privileges, but he resisted.
- He argued that focusing on privilege distracts from creating good in the world and erodes one's ability to function normally.
Social Justice as Religion
- The new "religion" of social justice lacks forgiveness and redemption.
- Cancel culture demands destruction and permanent shaming, unlike traditional religions that offer paths to atonement.
