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The speaker assesses this trend as rooted in a form of authoritarianism. These influential figures, who historically operate from an intellectual and cultural "Ivory Tower," appear to think that societal change is only possible if perspectives conflicting with their progressivist views are silenced or marginalized. While they might not want to directly censor individuals, they are willing to push for such measures through pressure campaigns led by organizations like GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign.