Couldn’t agree more about the ABC. It’s such an important institution and it has been heartbreaking to see it become so biased. When I stopped listening after decades, it felt like getting divorced. However I made the break as I was sick of the constant feeling of being lectured, notwithstanding that my politics are centre left. It reminded me of a strict religious upbringing, where certain views are not tolerated and others are applied inconsistently. I miss the old days when the ABC gave you both sides and let you decide what to think.
The convo touched on the right wing kitty litter in schools hoax (sometimes referred to as “furrygate”), that Joe Rogan infamously amplified.
A podcast (I forget which) did a deep dive on the origins of this. Like all lies it had a kernel of truth. Turns out there was a school with kitty litter in the classroom(s). But it was not for furries. It was a preparatory measure in the event of a school shooting!
I’ve used a number these ideas, presentism for instance, in an essay assignment with students. They have to defend their statue in a future with vastly different norms. Thx for that.
Couldn’t agree more about the ABC. It’s such an important institution and it has been heartbreaking to see it become so biased. When I stopped listening after decades, it felt like getting divorced. However I made the break as I was sick of the constant feeling of being lectured, notwithstanding that my politics are centre left. It reminded me of a strict religious upbringing, where certain views are not tolerated and others are applied inconsistently. I miss the old days when the ABC gave you both sides and let you decide what to think.
The convo touched on the right wing kitty litter in schools hoax (sometimes referred to as “furrygate”), that Joe Rogan infamously amplified.
A podcast (I forget which) did a deep dive on the origins of this. Like all lies it had a kernel of truth. Turns out there was a school with kitty litter in the classroom(s). But it was not for furries. It was a preparatory measure in the event of a school shooting!
Great chat.
I’ve used a number these ideas, presentism for instance, in an essay assignment with students. They have to defend their statue in a future with vastly different norms. Thx for that.
Bradley's cool