Part 13/16:
The conversation touches on how ideological commitments shape policy preferences and social attitudes. Progressivism, especially in its modern form, tends to advocate for the idea that all humans are fundamentally equal and should be treated as such, advocating open borders, multiculturalism, and social inclusion.
However, the speaker criticizes this worldview as a form of "woke" ideology that sometimes results in "toxic empathy," denial of real-world implications, and the suppression of factual or cultural differences. This ideology often relies on moralizing rather than pragmatic analysis, which can lead to policies that overlook or dismiss tangible consequences.