Victor Davis Hanson critiques rigid ideologies in contemporary society, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), a strong opposition to former President Donald Trump, and climate change beliefs. He argues these ideologies are failing due to contradictions and their inability to adapt to real-world complexities.
1. Critique of DEI:
• DEI promotes the idea that a large group of people suffers from systemic oppression, particularly focusing on race and gender.
• This ideology does not take into account the wealth or social status of individuals, leading to absurd conclusions.
• Example: Michelle Obama claims to face systemic racism despite her and her husband’s considerable wealth and privilege, which undermines her credibility.
2. Trump Derangement Syndrome:
• This term describes the obsessive opposition to Trump, suggesting that any evidence against him is heavily scrutinized, while ignoring the lack of substantial proof of wrongdoing.
• Many on the left demand the disclosure of files related to Trump while ignoring the Biden administration's previous decision to keep those files private.
• The recent release of documents provided no incriminating evidence against Trump but revealed questionable actions by Democrats.
3. Climate Change Beliefs:
• The left’s commitment to climate change issues is inconsistent, as many prominent figures exhibit lavish lifestyles that contradict their environmental calls to action.
• The article highlights the irony of wealthy individuals advocating for austerity while living in energy-intensive homes and traveling on private jets.
4. Deductive vs. Inductive Reasoning:
• Hanson argues that these ideologies rely on deductive reasoning that shapes facts to fit preconceived beliefs instead of allowing facts to guide conclusions.
• This rigidity creates contradictions and makes adherents appear foolish.
Hanson asserts that adhering strictly to ideologies like DEI, anti-Trump sentiments, and climate orthodoxy leads to a disconnect from reality. These beliefs often result in absurd narratives and hypocrisy, making proponents of these ideologies seem increasingly unreasonable.
https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/20/the-embarrassments-of-ideology/
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