Haidt's Views on Moral Psychology

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How has social media influenced younger generations in Central Europe regarding nationalism?

  • It encouraged participation in liberal reforms.
  • It increased engagement in leftist activism.
  • It reinforced rising nationalist sentiments. (correct)
  • It led to a decrease in conservative media consumption.

What was one consequence of scapegoating Soros in Slovakia?

  • Increased support for Soros's policies.
  • A lack of significant protest movements.
  • Decreased media coverage of political issues.
  • The emergence of strong democratic opposition. (correct)

Which narrative was effectively utilized by Trump to shift focus from his own policies?

  • The elitism of the Democratic Party. (correct)
  • Honesty and transparency in government.
  • Bipartisanship and unity among voters.
  • Middle-class economic struggles.

What negative impact did anti-Semitic rhetoric have during Trump's campaign?

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What themes did Trump use to scapegoat various groups during his reelection campaign?

<p>Cultural wars surrounding race and crime. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the emergent conspiracy theories like QAnon have in common with older conspiracies?

<p>The incorporation of cultural and political grievances. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way did conservative media in Canada attempt to influence public perception of Soros?

<p>By connecting him to immigration narratives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge faced by Trump’s scapegoating tactics during his campaign?

<p>The emergence of white sympathy for movements like Black Lives Matter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key issues that George Soros has faced criticism for?

<p>Influence in funding and elections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a proposed change by Soros aimed at reforming capitalism?

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What aspect of society did Soros focus on as part of his philanthropy?

<p>Reforming the war on drugs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which narrative is often used by populist movements to attack Soros?

<p>Allegations of elitism in cultural debates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has Soros’s philanthropic approach been described?

<p>Left-wing and hands-on with grassroots work (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why conspiracy theories about Soros gained traction internationally?

<p>The global narrative surrounding his wealth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region was NOT mentioned as a focus for studying the impact of Soros’s ideas?

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What strategy did Trump leverage as part of his re-election efforts?

<p>Utilizing populist narratives against elites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant action taken by Harper regarding sex work legislation?

<p>He implemented laws to prevent decriminalization. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Rachel Moran describe her view on the term for sex work?

<p>She dislikes the term 'sex work' and prefers 'prostituted women.' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What societal issue did Rachel Moran face in her early life?

<p>She became homeless due to her family's situation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Nordic Model regarding sex work?

<p>It criminalizes the act of buying sex but not selling it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Rachel Moran suggest about agency in her narrative?

<p>She recognizes a low amount of agency due to her circumstances. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument against the Nordic Model by its opponents?

<p>It ignores the rights of sex workers as a profession. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an outcome of Rachel Moran's lawsuit against her critics?

<p>She won the lawsuit based on claims of defamation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'carceral feminism' refer to in context of the Nordic Model?

<p>A critique of using criminal justice systems to enforce feminist ideals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nordic Model of sex work

A model that criminalizes the buying of sex while regulating sex work, aiming for worker protection and safety.

Rachel Moran's perspective

A survivor of sex work, advocating for changes that protect and empower sex workers while recognizing the experiences and agency of women in the industry.

Competing moral arguments in sex work

Different viewpoints on sex work that lead to varied approaches, including criminalization and legalization, often based on beliefs about morality and justice.

Harmful effects of labeling

The power of language and terminology shapes how people perceive sex work, affecting their rights, safety, and agency.

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Decriminalization vs. Legalization

Decriminalization removes criminal penalties for sex work, while legalization permits and regulates the industry. The latter is often seen as leading to more worker protection.

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Carceral Feminism

A perspective within feminism that emphasizes the importance of punishment and criminalization in addressing issues, particularly concerning sex work.

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Sociology of sex work

The study of sex work as a social phenomenon, involving research on the experiences and dynamics within the industry.

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Frame in sociology

It is an organized way to think about or conceptualize people, objects, events, situations, or other elements in the social world, which influences how social actors interpret or understand them and potentially react to them.

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Soros's Political Support

George Soros's support for democratic leaders like Obama, Clinton, and Biden, alongside opposing George W. Bush and the war on terror.

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Soros's Philanthropic Focus

Soros's philanthropy focused on drug war reform, mass incarceration, and DA elections, along with challenges to Facebook, China, and Russia.

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Soros's Proposed Changes

Soros supported increasing taxes on the wealthy, expanding regulations, strengthening social programs, and improving global governance, particularly in the EU.

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Attacks Against Soros

Attacks against Soros stem from accusations of anti-Semitism, support for capitalist exploitation, cultural conflicts, and Russia/China relations.

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Populist Motivations

Populist movements often use narratives about elites to appeal to ordinary people, capitalizing on fears of cultural changes, and discrediting critiques on social issues.

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Soros's Uniqueness

Soros's approach is characterized by being a left-wing philanthropist, a public intellectual, having direct involvement with grassroots work, and addressing controversial issues related to a Jewish identity.

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Study of Soros' Impact

Researchers like Anna Porter and Iga Mergler studied the spread of extreme ideas about Soros, examining how these ideas moved from the margins to the center of political discourse in various countries, including the US, Hungary, Poland, and Brazil.

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Soros's Political Case Studies

Case studies like Lithuania (2013) and Hungary revealed that attacks on Soros were often linked to local political dynamics, not necessarily international conspiracy theories, but also linked to the influence of leaders like Viktor Orbán.

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Soros scapegoating

Using George Soros as a scapegoat to distract from other issues or blame minorities for problems.

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Central European University attacks

Liberal NGOs and educational institutions are targeted for political reasons.

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Trump's Soros strategy

Trump used Soros as a scapegoat to gain support and distract from his own issues.

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Poland's cultural split

A divide exists between the traditional and the modern in Poland.

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Scapegoating failure (Slovakia)

Attempts to blame Soros in Slovakia were unsuccessful due to strong opposition and media.

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Right-wing media (Canada)

Conservative media outlets attempted to discredit Soros in Canada.

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Trump's scapegoating themes

Trump's campaign used broad themes like race and immigration to rally support..

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Social media extremism

Extremist ideologies spread rapidly across social media platforms.

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Study Notes

Haidt's Views on Moral Psychology

  • Haidt's birth year and place: 1963, NYC
  • Current role: Teaches social psychology at NYU's business school.
  • Educational background: Degree in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Early work: Focused on applying psychological principles to ancient wisdom traditions, synthesizing teachings from figures like Buddha, Plato, and Jesus.
  • Perspective: Identifies as a "social psychological fox," integrating multiple theoretical approaches, including evolutionary psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Durkheimian sociology, and Freudian metaphor of the "rider and elephant."
  • Notable contributions: Blends scientific, public, and policy social psychology. Founded Heterodox Academy. Emphasizes intuition and strategic reasoning in moral psychology.
  • Key works: The Happiness Hypothesis (2006), and The Righteous Mind (2012).

The Happiness Hypothesis (2006)

  • Explores the balance between internal and external happiness.
  • Finding meaning through connections with others, fulfilling work, and interactions with the world.

The Righteous Mind (2012)

  • Addresses political polarization (during Obama's presidency).
  • Moral intuitions precede strategic reasoning.
  • Morality extends beyond harm and fairness.
  • Six dimensions of moral reasoning: care/harm, fairness/cheating, liberty/oppression, loyalty/betrayal, authority/subversion.

Isaiah Berlin

  • Examined political theorists and categorized them into two archetypes: hedgehogs and foxes
  • Hedgehogs: Know one thing deeply, potentially dogmatic, but powerful worldviews. (e.g., Karl Marx, Auguste Comte, Judith Butler)
  • Foxes: Know a variety of things, integrate multiple theories, more flexible and adaptable. (e.g., Jonathan Haidt)

Christopher Rufo

  • Birth year: 1984
  • Background: Political commentary, focus on cultural issues.

Rachel Moran

  • Birth year: 1976
  • Background: Focus on issues of sex work in relation to women's rights.
  • Founder of SPACE (survivors of abuse calling for enlightenment)
  • Focuses on agency versus inherent harm.

George Soros

  • Birth year: 1930
  • Background: Jewish Hungarian, lawyer, investor, philanthropist, social activist
  • WWII experience: witnessed the confiscation of Jewish property during the Nazi occupation, survived through false papers.
  • Post-War Years: Fled Hungary, studied at the London School of Economics, became a wealthy financial expert and philanthropist.
  • Focused on: democratic capitalism, war on terror, philanthropy, and efforts to counter Trumpism.
  • Critiques: anti-Semitism, anti-Soros sentiment.

Other topics/Key Points.

  • Overview of competing frames, competing feminisms, and concepts & politics.
  • Book review instructions, claims makers analysis, and sources.
  • Recent developments, challenges, and changes in various areas (e.g., higher education, sex work debate).
  • Data from various studies, readings, and lectures.
  • Key legal cases (e.g., Polygamy cases, and Canadian Supreme Court cases on prostitution).
  • General overviews of major concerns, methodologies and frameworks based on the information provided.

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