Prof Bobby Duffy on Broken Norms and the Culture Wars

Professor Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute at King’s College London — author of books that puncture our most sacred cows and a demystifier-in-chief of generational squabbles and supposed divides.

We delve into the why: why certain myths have grown such sturdy roots, why “delusions align with an identity,” and its impact on shaping norms.

Culturally, are we closer to the Americans or the Europeans? Does the US predict our future? Are we, “slightly canary” — an early indicator of what may be heading Europe’s way?

And does one side see things “clearly”? And in a world of deep divides should we be kissing more Tories?

Then there’s the global view of civilisation: as China and South East Asia succeed, will those values eventually trump those of the West?

“Something has shifted in the last 18 months, two years” is Bobby’s view of our times as bad as we fear?

Please do check out my latest book, A Dead Cat On Your Table – available online and in all good book shops.

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