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Speechless
- Controlling Words, Controlling Minds
- Narrated by: Michael Knowles
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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“Political correctness” has taken politeness and turned it into a weapon of censorship and intimidation. In the workplace, on social media, and even at the dinner table, Americans are confronted daily with a laundry list of words they’re “not allowed” to say - and that list is updated constantly and without warning.
How did so absurd a concept become so dangerous - and come to dominate our public discourse over the last quarter-century?
In Speechless, number one nationally best-selling author and political commentator Michael Knowles masterfully traces the history and effects of political correctness from the early 20th century to the present, revealing its insidious roots, exposing the power-hungry language architects behind its ever-growing control, and examining what this concerted manipulation of speech means for the future of American culture, politics, and minds.
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- Mr. Ronald Wild
- 10-10-22
A necessary book.
This book addresses problems that most people here in the UK deem to be US problems, however, anyone that has a wider source of news that mainstream media will realise that everything Michael Knowles speaks of is already in its nascent form here in Europe and if we are not to see out cultures decimated we need to act now.
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- Ms. C. L. Gascoine
- 07-12-22
Fantastic
This is a very interesting book on the problems we are facing today. If you are looking for a book that challenges political correctness in a wide range of subjects I highly recommend listening.
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- Leslie
- 23-10-22
An important listen
In an age where words and meanings have been completely manipulated and distorted to fit narratives and pander to feelings. This is a must listen. Should be required reading for every university student to counter balance the destructive indoctrination they will be subjected to at varsity.
Clearly explained and talks to many of the major issues facing us today in a world gone mad.
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- Bluefork
- 28-07-21
This book left me "Speechless"
A compellingly look into cultural change over the years, it's well written but scary. 1984 here in reality you may not know but you are living it right now, what with carefully manipulation of the truth and lies by mainstream media and bad actors to what feels like burning down the very fabric of society. This book is what feels like a last chance wake up call.
I highly recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-06-21
a great and nowadays a must-read book
Thank you for your well-written book. Plenty of relevant quotations and points well made. Thanks.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-01-23
Biased
This book could be excellent for understanding political correctness, if only the author could've maintain the proper balance. Both conservatives and liberals have their own stubborn double thinking habits , and they engage in culture wars just to hijack the public attention from the main motor of their actions, greed. Nonetheless, well written and excellently narrated.
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- CHEYYT
- 23-11-22
men cannot be women
men cannot be women, how hard is that to grasp? compelling book and required listening for Biden buckers
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- Stanley Lutka
- 22-05-23
Understand speech better
This is great book to listen to have broad understanding of politics along side with 1984
Speech is medium containing message and this book unravels how is speech censored and altered
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- Anonymous User
- 21-08-23
Great author/narrator and inspiring topic
Listening for the second time, it’s a great take on the political correct climate. Michael is both a great author and narrator.
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- David
- 22-09-21
In the culture war language is the greatest weapon
No matter on which side of the aisle you find yourself politically, it's undeniable how powerful the manipulation and reappropriation of language is in purveying a particular narrative or idea in the ongoing culture/identity wars. Knowles explores the origins of polictal correctness and 'woke' ideology as well as imploring people to recognise and stand up against the insidious subversion of our language and culture. A must read for anyone looking to understand the social/political struggle we find ourselves in.
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