Michael Shellenberger on the Psychology of Left-Wing Violence
Michael Shellenberger discusses the evolution of left-wing ideology and its impact on societal issues. He highlights his journey from progressive activism to advocating for nuclear energy and addressing homelessness. Shellenberger's works, including 'San Fransicko,' critique the current progressive consensus.
- ▪Michael Shellenberger is a former progressive activist who has publicly changed his views on several issues.
- ▪He is the author of books such as 'Apocalypse Never' and 'San Fransicko.'
- ▪Shellenberger argues that progressivism has taken on a religious-like fervor.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewView all episodesMichael Shellenberger on the Psychology of Left-Wing ViolenceMay 18, 2026Coleman Hughes59MThe author of ‘San Fransicko’ on how progressivism has become a new religion.Get NotifiedMichael Shellenberger is the kind of person with the intellectual honesty to change his mind. He’s a former progressive activist who changed his tune publicly on nuclear energy, homelessness, and a bunch of other issues where the left-wing consensus turned out to be wrong.
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