Part 12/15:
Woke Ideology and Cultural Sickness
The rise of wokeness post-2008, especially after Obama’s election, is critiqued for undermining artistic freedom and turning entertainment into propaganda. The panel discusses how Hollywood's obsession with “diversity,” “Egalitarianism,” and “Social Justice” has often produced superficial, virtue-signaling content that alienates traditional audiences.
They note how cancel culture, identity politics, and cancel campaigns against perceived enemies—like J.K. Rowling or George Lucas—have further eroded trust and authenticity, leading to a retreat into ideological echo chambers.