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How has social media influenced younger generations in Central Europe regarding nationalism?
How has social media influenced younger generations in Central Europe regarding nationalism?
What was one consequence of scapegoating Soros in Slovakia?
What was one consequence of scapegoating Soros in Slovakia?
Which narrative was effectively utilized by Trump to shift focus from his own policies?
Which narrative was effectively utilized by Trump to shift focus from his own policies?
What negative impact did anti-Semitic rhetoric have during Trump's campaign?
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?
What themes did Trump use to scapegoat various groups during his reelection campaign?
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What do the emergent conspiracy theories like QAnon have in common with older conspiracies?
What do the emergent conspiracy theories like QAnon have in common with older conspiracies?
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In what way did conservative media in Canada attempt to influence public perception of Soros?
In what way did conservative media in Canada attempt to influence public perception of Soros?
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What was a significant challenge faced by Trump’s scapegoating tactics during his campaign?
What was a significant challenge faced by Trump’s scapegoating tactics during his campaign?
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What is one of the key issues that George Soros has faced criticism for?
What is one of the key issues that George Soros has faced criticism for?
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Which of the following is a proposed change by Soros aimed at reforming capitalism?
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?
What aspect of society did Soros focus on as part of his philanthropy?
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Which narrative is often used by populist movements to attack Soros?
Which narrative is often used by populist movements to attack Soros?
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How has Soros’s philanthropic approach been described?
How has Soros’s philanthropic approach been described?
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What is one reason why conspiracy theories about Soros gained traction internationally?
What is one reason why conspiracy theories about Soros gained traction internationally?
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Which region was NOT mentioned as a focus for studying the impact of Soros’s ideas?
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?
What strategy did Trump leverage as part of his re-election efforts?
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What was a significant action taken by Harper regarding sex work legislation?
What was a significant action taken by Harper regarding sex work legislation?
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How did Rachel Moran describe her view on the term for sex work?
How did Rachel Moran describe her view on the term for sex work?
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What societal issue did Rachel Moran face in her early life?
What societal issue did Rachel Moran face in her early life?
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What is a key characteristic of the Nordic Model regarding sex work?
What is a key characteristic of the Nordic Model regarding sex work?
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What does Rachel Moran suggest about agency in her narrative?
What does Rachel Moran suggest about agency in her narrative?
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What is the main argument against the Nordic Model by its opponents?
What is the main argument against the Nordic Model by its opponents?
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What was an outcome of Rachel Moran's lawsuit against her critics?
What was an outcome of Rachel Moran's lawsuit against her critics?
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What does the term 'carceral feminism' refer to in context of the Nordic Model?
What does the term 'carceral feminism' refer to in context of the Nordic Model?
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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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Explore Jonathan Haidt's insights into moral psychology, including his educational background and key contributions. Delve into his notable works, such as The Happiness Hypothesis and The Righteous Mind, and understand his integration of various psychological approaches to moral reasoning.
