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Have you heard that language is violence and that science is sexist? Have you read that certain people shouldn't practice yoga or cook Chinese food? Or been told that being obese is healthy,…

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In a world full of outrage and demands for justice, having become familiar with Edward Bernays and his work in propaganda and marketing, it seemed to me that a lot of the noise was guided and misappropriated, especially when it came to identity politics.

So, I wanted to know more, and this book was the red pill! I’ve been a longtime fan of James Lindsay and his work. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed his studies on Marxism, and this book is the blueprint for the applied strategies being utilized by Modern Marxists to infiltrate the education system and mold the minds of…

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