Core Viewpoint - The potential acquisition of Warner Brothers and HBO by Netflix raises concerns about the impact of Netflix's programming style on these brands, particularly regarding perceived "woke" content and its implications for traditional media narratives [1][2][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Concerns - Netflix's interest in acquiring HBO Max and CNN is viewed skeptically, with fears that it may lead to the imposition of a specific ideological agenda in programming [2][4]. - The deal is not finalized, and there is competition from other entities, notably Paramount, which is also interested in acquiring Warner Brothers and CNN [4][5]. - David Ellison, associated with Paramount, is seen as a strong contender due to his successful track record in producing profitable films like "Top Gun: Maverick" [5]. Group 2: Ideological Implications - There are allegations that Netflix's programming, influenced by significant Democratic donors, promotes ideologies that some view as inappropriate for children, including themes related to gender identity [3][8]. - Concerns are raised about the preservation of iconic intellectual properties (IPs) like "Lord of the Rings" and "Superman," with fears that they may be altered to fit a new narrative [6][7]. Group 3: Regulatory and Market Dynamics - The potential deal is suggested to be scrutinized under antitrust laws, with calls for regulatory bodies to prevent excessive market control by large media entities [4][7]. - The discussion highlights a broader concern about the impact of consolidation in the media industry on independent creators and smaller media companies [8].

Zero is very low number …End Wokeness (@EndWokeness):0 AP stories about Robert Borkum0 PBS stories about Robert Borkum0 NYT stories about Robert Borkum0 NPR stories about Robert Borkum0 WSJ stories about Robert Borkum0 BBC stories about Robert Borkum0 CNN stories about Robert Borkum0 WAPO stories about Robert https://t.co/R7MEE8sb02 ...

That is how we got here, but the American right isn’t one tribe.After the fall of the Soviet Union, there were many different kinds of anti-communists: Polish Catholics, Estonian technologists, Russian nationalists. There were many ways to not be a member of the Communist Party.Similarly, after the defeat of woke hegemony* in 2024, there are many different kinds of non-wokes: Catholic integralists, Internet technologists, and American** nationalists. There are many different ways to not be a member of the D ...

Wokeness is not so new: philosophers have been trashing their own societies for millennia.Making most young people go through it is new.Roman Helmet Guy (@romanhelmetguy):"Athens was better than Sparta because it produced so many great philosophers."Ok, but those great philosophers all said Sparta was better. ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)@romanhelmetguy Wokeness is not so new: philosophers have been trashing their own societies for millennia. ...

RT End Wokeness (@EndWokeness)A sizable portion of the left thinks this way. Be aware of this. https://t.co/gi7dFUHxtE ...

US Academia & "Wokeness" - The report identifies US universities as primary sources of "wokeness," describing it as a "cancer" and suggesting state power as a potential countermeasure [1][2] - The report warns against indiscriminate application of state power ("chemotherapy"), as it could harm healthy aspects of academia, particularly STEM fields [3][4] - The report acknowledges "wokeness" has infiltrated STEM, especially medicine, but emphasizes the presence of remaining healthy elements [5] - The report highlights the risk of losing valuable individuals like mathematician Terry Tao if distinctions aren't made between moderate and far-left academics [6][8] Potential Consequences of Disrupting US Academia - The report entertains the idea that dismantling the Western university system could be beneficial, citing the export of problematic ideologies [7] - The report acknowledges the difficulty and time-consuming nature of distinguishing between "innocent" and "guilty" faculty [8][10] - The report warns that dismantling US academia could lead to China filling the void, potentially shifting global leadership in science and technology [11][14] Historical Parallels & Tradeoffs - The report draws a parallel to the early 1900s, when scientific leadership shifted from Europe to America due to internal conflicts [13] - The report suggests a similar shift is occurring now, with science decentralizing to the Internet and recentralizing in Asia, particularly China [14] - The report frames the potential destruction of US academia as a tradeoff, comparing it to actions taken to end communism or save the world from "Western leftism," even at the expense of American power [15][16]

Societal Trends - The analysis suggests a parallel between the failure of communism and the perceived failure of "wokeness," both seen as attempts to replace faith in God with faith in the State [1] - The document posits that the failure of the State leads to two major responses: a return to religion and a turn to technology [3] - The conservative response to a failed state involves a return to religious faith, where God becomes the organizing principle [3] Ideological Analysis - "Wokeness" is characterized as a decentralized left ideology that, like communism, elevates the State over God [1] - Examples of "wokeness" include mocking "thoughts and prayers," using the state to target religious beliefs, and replacing traditional moral codes with a focus on being a "good person" [2] - The rise in belief in Orthodox Christianity in Russia after the failure of communism is presented as an example of the return to religion [3]

Social Commentary - The industry suggests that "wokeness" will eventually be viewed as a joke in retrospect [1] - The industry anticipates that many people will not believe it was ever a serious problem [1] - The industry believes that even participants may forget the significance of "wokeness" [1] - The industry emphasizes that "wokeness" was indeed a substantial problem [1]