Seeing Progressivism through the Rear View Mirror

Karen Wong and Joy Frimpong engage in a conversation about progressivism, exploring how Joy's educational experiences contributed to her understanding of the ideology. Joy notes that while she can't point to a specific moment of indoctrination, the influence of media and cultural narratives played a significant role in shaping her views. She describes this influence as a "cultural dis-ease" that permeated her academic environment.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro 01:00 The nature of progressivism and its influence on individual identity.

03:10 Reflections on Academic Experience and Ideological Influences

16:57 Progressivism and Utopia. Joy elaborated on the embedded telos within progressivism, arguing that it promotes a self-centric worldview and lacks a grounding in faith expressing concern that this perspective leads to a deceptive notion of progress and justice.

25:03 The concept of sin and its relation to personal identity, suggesting that the struggle between good and evil exists within each individual. How external power structures can lead to internalized anger and health issues.

41:25 Shame and guilt can lead to a sense of dissociation from identity

1:06:25 Personal reflections on education and growth through struggle