Vivek Ramaswamy: We’ve Sacrificed True Diversity in the Name of Diversity

Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sits down to discuss the importance of engaging with opposing views, the state of American political discourse, and the impact of identity politics. Growing up as the “odd man out” in most rooms he entered, he quickly learned the value of having your views challenged. Vivek shares stories from his upbringing, his perspective on how true diversity drives productive debate, and how his role as a father inspires his public life.

Outline:
[0:00] Being the odd man out makes you more capable
[2:25] The state of American political discourse
[4:09] Why has victimhood culture overtaken patriotism?
[6:24] The collapse of debate and the top-down education model
[13:50] DEI sacrifices true diversity for the appearance of diversity
[16:03] Vigorous debate and cultural unity can coexist
[18:31] Why do presidential debates matter?
[21:47] The best debates are at the dinner table
[26:02] Free speech, fatherhood, and the American Dream

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