UnHerd with Freddie Sayers John Gray: Thoughts after liberalism
12 snips
Oct 8, 2023 
Philosopher John Gray discusses the erosion of freedom of thought and expression in liberal societies, the potential conflict between China and Taiwan, skepticism towards green policies, refusal of collaboration in historical events, the political situation in Russia, cancel culture in universities, and the difficulty of practicing tolerance and disagreeing well in modern society.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Net Zero and Green Policies
- The "net zero" era might become a subject of ridicule in the future.
- John Gray, though not a climate skeptic, questions conventional green policies.
Critique of Green Policies
- John Gray criticizes launching green policies before the necessary technology and infrastructure existed.
- He suggests focusing on adaptation rather than infinitesimal impacts on carbon levels.
Failure of Technocratic Pragmatism
- Technocratic pragmatism fails because it relies on conventional thinking and methods.
- It neglects political legitimacy and the disruption caused to people's lives.