Ep. 1875 – Five Lessons For 2024 | The Ben Shapiro Show

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the lessons learned from the tumultuous year of 2023 and provides insights into what to expect in 2024. From the indoctrination of children to the consequences of weakness and incompetence, Ben covers a wide range of topics that will shape the future of our society.

Main Takeaways

Lesson 1: Indoctrination of Children

• Radical progressives are targeting children to indoctrinate them into left-wing ideologies.
• They have infiltrated schools, media, and entertainment, influencing young people’s beliefs.
• Recruiters for this ideology start targeting children at a very young age.
• It’s important to be proactive and provide children with programming that reflects your values.

Lesson 2: Understanding Others’ Priorities and Beliefs

• Not everyone thinks like you, and assuming so can be dangerous.
• Understanding others’ priorities and beliefs is crucial for dealing with them realistically.
• Having serious discussions about shared values and priorities is essential in a time of division.
• Finding common ground is crucial to hold society together.

Lesson 3: Weakness Breeds Aggression

• The West’s weakness and lack of action on global events have led to increased aggression from aggressors like Russia.
• Appeasement and deterrence are the only two strategies available when dealing with intransigent enemies.
• The decline of religious practice and institutional strength is causing a loss of common culture and events.
• China may make aggressive moves, such as attempting to blockade Taiwan, during Joe Biden’s presidency.

Lesson 4: Incompetence and Reactionary Politics

• There is a lack of competence in government, institutions, and universities.
• The prevalence of incompetence leads to frustration and anger.
• The American political landscape rewards incompetence.
• The need to prioritize meritocracy and reject rewarding incompetence to avoid a potentially worse 2024.

Lesson 5: Uncertainty and Political Motives

• The rush for trials is often driven by political motives, such as influencing presidential elections.
• The upcoming 2024 election year is anticipated to be tumultuous and potentially violent.
• Gen Z’s support for left-wing policies highlights the need to influence and educate young people.
• The focus on preventing Donald Trump’s reelection is becoming the final case for many.

Summary

Indoctrination of Children

In recent years, radical progressives have made significant progress in infiltrating schools, media, and entertainment to influence young people’s beliefs. They target children from a very young age, promoting left-wing ideologies and challenging traditional family structures. It is crucial for parents and guardians to be proactive and provide children with programming that reflects their values, countering the indoctrination efforts.

Understanding Others’ Priorities and Beliefs

Assuming that everyone thinks like you can be dangerous. It is essential to understand others’ priorities and beliefs to deal with them realistically. In a time of division, having serious discussions about shared values and priorities can help find common ground and hold society together.

Weakness Breeds Aggression

The West’s weakness and lack of action on global events have emboldened aggressors like Russia. To deal with intransigent enemies, appeasement and deterrence are the only two strategies available. The decline of religious practice and institutional strength raises questions about what will hold society together. China’s potential aggressive moves, such as attempting to blockade Taiwan, pose significant challenges during Joe Biden’s presidency.

Incompetence and Reactionary Politics

Incompetence is prevalent in government, institutions, and universities, leading to frustration and anger. The American political landscape rewards incompetence, creating a race to the bottom. Prioritizing meritocracy and rejecting the rewarding of incompetence is crucial to avoid a potentially worse 2024.

Uncertainty and Political Motives

The rush for trials driven by political motives, the anticipated tumultuous 2024 election year, and Gen Z’s support for left-wing policies highlight the need to influence and educate young people. The focus on preventing Donald Trump’s reelection is becoming the final case for many, leading to politically motivated prosecutions and legal battles.

Conclusion

As we enter 2024, it is crucial to be aware of the challenges and lessons learned from the previous year. From the indoctrination of children to the consequences of weakness and incompetence, understanding these issues and finding common ground will be essential for progress and a better future.