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Scott Galloway speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Angwin and former White House senior advisor Ami Fields-Meyer to discuss their new book, On Courage.
They explore what modern authoritarianism looks like, why it often advances gradually rather than through dramatic coups, and what ordinary people can do to resist it. They also debate the role of Big Tech, anonymous speech, coalition-building, and why small acts of courage can matter more than grand gestures.
Timestamps
00:00 - In This Episode
01:12 - What inspired you to write this book now?
04:20 - What does it really mean to be a dissident today?
13:34 - What do courageous dissidents have in common?
20:48 - Are we taking too many risks online and too few in real life?
23:02 - AD BREAK 1
25:47 - How does political orthodoxy contribute to authoritarian thinking?
31:50 - How should we balance anonymous speech with accountability online?
38:10 - Can competition create healthier social media platforms?
40:10 - AD BREAK 2
43:09 - What makes someone willing to take a political risk?
47:56 - Where do you think America is in the struggle against authoritarianism?
54:52 - What is one simple thing people can do to push back against authoritarianism?
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Scott Galloway speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Angwin and former White House senior advisor Ami Fields-Meyer to discuss their new book, On Courage.
They explore what modern authoritarianism looks like, why it often advances gradually rather than through dramatic coups, and what ordinary people can do to resist it. They also debate the role of Big Tech, anonymous speech, coalition-building, and why small acts of courage can matter more than grand gestures.
Timestamps
00:00 - In This Episode
01:12 - What inspired you to write this book now?
04:20 - What does it really mean to be a dissident today?
13:34 - What do courageous dissidents have in common?
20:48 - Are we taking too many risks online and too few in real life?
23:02 - AD BREAK 1
25:47 - How does political orthodoxy contribute to authoritarian thinking?
31:50 - How should we balance anonymous speech with accountability online?
38:10 - Can competition create healthier social media platforms?
40:10 - AD BREAK 2
43:09 - What makes someone willing to take a political risk?
47:56 - Where do you think America is in the struggle against authoritarianism?
54:52 - What is one simple thing people can do to push back against authoritarianism?
Prof G has merch! Shop here to see our latest:
links.profgmedia.com/merch-pgc
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