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This video discusses the issue of political correctness and whether it is a force for good or bad. The speaker argues that while political correctness can be used in a way that is tyrannical, it is ultimately a good thing because it allows brilliant minds to work better. They also argue that it is not incompatible with religion, and that we should vote for Obama because God has given him the opportunity.

00:00:00 This video discusses the issue of political correctness and whether it is a force for good or a force for bad. The speaker argues that political correctness is a good thing because it allows brilliant minds to work better, and that Obama has systematically rebuilt the trust of the world in our willingness to work through the Security Council and other three organizations. He also argues that political correctness is not incompatible with religion, and that we do not want sympathy or pity, we want opportunities. The speaker concludes that Obama is a closeted Canadian, and that we should vote for him because God has given him the opportunity.
00:05:00 Tonight, Michael Eric Dyson and Michelle Goldberg will debate the merits of political correctness, with Stephen Fry as the opposing team. The event is being held in honour of late philanthropist and debater, Peter Munk.
00:10:00 In this YouTube video, Michelle Goldberg discusses the issue of political correctness. She argues that while some aspects of it are "progress," others are "toxicity" and "evil." She also argues that the debate is very much in play, and that she is on the side of those who oppose political correctness because it can be a way to delay progress.
00:15:00 In the 1980s, there was a debate about whether or not political correctness is a force for good. Jordan Peterson is arguing that it is, while Michelle Obama is arguing that it is not. Peterson also discusses the idea of low resolution grand narratives, which he believes are important for unifying people.
00:20:00 The video discusses the concept of "political correctness," which Jordan Michael Eric Dyson describes as a force for good that can help to eliminate oppressive relationships between groups of people. However, the radical left, which Dyson identifies as the source of contemporary political correctness, is a source of tyranny and corruption.
00:25:00 In this YouTube video, two prominent Canadian intellectuals discuss the pros and cons of political correctness. While both individuals agree that political correctness has gone too far in some ways, they also argue that it has done some good in terms of helping people to better understand each other.
00:30:00 In this YouTube video, Michael Steven argues that political correctness has done more harm than good. He says that the anger and hostility that exists between "left" and "right" is damaging to society as a whole, and that it's time to stop the "toxic binary zero-sum madness" before it destroys us.
00:35:00 In the video, Hill discusses the concept of "political correctness" and how it can be a force for good or evil. Hill argues that political correctness can be misleading because it attempts to draw a line between individual rights and group rights, which are traditionally not in alignment. Hill also discusses the way in which marginalized groups have been able to exercise their individual rights in the past, and how the current political climate is creating a backlash against these types of voices.
00:40:00 In this YouTube video, Jordan Peterson challenges the idea that the left is always dangerous and that there is no such thing as the two extremes on the left. Peterson argues that the left becomes dangerous when it invokes notions of racial superiority or ethnic superiority. He also points to the example of Thomas Jefferson, who was a slave owner, as an example of a reasonable left-wing thinker. Michael gives his rebuttal, arguing that the left is always cantankerous and that it fails to make a distinction between the reasonable and the pathological.
00:45:00 The video discusses the issue of political correctness, which is seen as a force for good by some but as a problem by others. It argues that there is a problem with oversensitivity, and that words do matter.
00:50:00 In "Political correctness: a force for good? A Munk Debate", Michael Munk argues that affirmative action and other outcome-oriented processes can have harmful effects on groups, and Jordan Green and Steven Frey argue that group rights are a fundamental part of American democracy and essential to protecting individual rights.
00:55:00 The speaker discusses the concept of political correctness, which they believe is a force for good but can be used in a way that is tyrannical. They go on to say that individuals should be responsible for their own actions and not be reliant on the group to which they belong. Stephen responds to the speaker, saying that he agrees with them on this point but that the concept of political correctness is confusing and often leads to category creep.

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The video discusses the idea of "political correctness" and its supposed effects on society. The four panelists discuss their thoughts on the subject, with Michael concluding that political correctness has had a negative impact on the way people think and communicate.

01:00:00 The speaker discusses how political correctness has gone too far, and how it needs to be resisted in the proper manner. He suggests that a tax should be created specifically for people with white privilege in order to account for it.
01:05:00 Jordan Peterson argues that political correctness has gone too far, and that the radical left poses a greater threat than the radical right. He says that violence and censorship are wrong, but that when you ask people what they mean by "political correctness," they call a woman "they worked with girl" and say that the President of the United States is a Muslim. He urges reasonable liberals and socialists to denounce it, but argues that Peterson can get his equality back by tweeting something about him in his book.
01:10:00 The video discusses the concept of "political correctness," which is defined as the avoidance of expressions of bigotry or hatred. The speaker points out that, while the radical left does sometimes resort to violence, the problem goes deeper than that. He also argues that privilege and resentment are destructive forces in debates.
01:15:00 The video discusses the idea of political correctness, which is seen by some as a force for good, but which others feel is a hindrance to free speech. Michelle says that she is "very confused" by the concept of political correctness, and Jordan argues that it can lead to a sense of "cultural panic" among men.
01:20:00 The video discusses the possible positive contributions of political correctness, but argues that a generation from now people will look back on the debate and wonder why it wasn't discussed more.
01:25:00 The speaker discusses how political correctness has become a force for good, but also points out that it can be used by bad people to silence others. He says that he agrees with many things that Jordan Peterson and Stephen Fry say about political correctness, but he would like to hear them explain what specific words or phrases they think should be resurrected.
01:30:00 The video discusses the concept of "political correctness," which is defined as the manners and speech used by those in positions of power to maintain their dominance. While it has been useful in some cases, it has also been used as a tool of oppression, as those in power use it to silence those they deem to be opposition.
01:35:00 The speaker discusses political correctness and how it can be a force for good or bad. He argues that the left has gone too far in some cases, and identifies right-wing extremism and identity politics as examples.
01:40:00 This YouTube video discusses the idea of "political correctness" and its supposed effects on society. The three panelists discuss their thoughts on the subject, with Michael concluding that political correctness has had a negative impact on the way people think and communicate.
01:45:00 The speaker argues that political correctness is a force for good, but that it can also have negative consequences. He suggests that we should be critical of our hierarchies and be willing to engage in tough criticism, but always with the goal of benefiting those who don't usually get a voice.
01:50:00 The YouTube video, "Political correctness: a force for good? A Munk Debate" features four prominent intellectuals discussing the concept of political correctness. All four thinkers agree that there is a problem with political correctness, but they differ on whether progress has been made or not. The majority of the audience agrees with the thinkers, and they leave the auditorium to cast their ballots.
01:55:00 The video discusses the debate between Jordan Peterson and Stephen Fry, discussing the heated moments and Michael Eric Dyson's intervention. Stephen Fry feels that it was a tactical mistake for Peterson to bring up his race, and Peterson agrees. Goldberg feels that the discussion could have gone deeper into different topics such as gender.

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The Munk Debate featured a discussion between Michael Peterson and Michelle Grattan on the topic of political correctness. Peterson argued that it is a force for good, while Grattan argued that it is a slippery term that is used to shut down conversation and open up conversation. In the end, both Peterson and Grattan agreed that political correctness is a complex issue with no easy answers.