Michael Rectenwald on Free Speech and the Death of Academia | Jerm Warfare

Michael Rectenwald talks about his time in academia, his changing views on social justice, and his journey from Marxism to libertarianism.He shares how work at NYU exposed him to pressures of institutional ideology, especially around Critical Theory, which has roots that go back to the 1920s.

Michael explains that when he questioned the official story during the COVID-19 pandemic, it led him to broader doubts about authority and public narratives. He uses the term 'Cathedral' to describe the close relationship between government, media, and universities in how they shape what people believe.

Michael sees the Great Reset as a form of economic fascism where state and corporate power merge, often through public-private partnerships that increase surveillance and reduce personal freedom.

He argues that conspiracy theories should not be dismissed without thought. They can highlight real issues about who holds power. On U.S. foreign policy, he criticises Zionism as a tool of coercion and blackmail.

Throughout, Michael stresses the importance of free speech and individual self-determination.

https://www.michaelrectenwald.com

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