The Pattern: A Quantum Physicist Decodes 2,000 Years of Jew-Hatred | David Deutsch

Infidels · 28 сентября 2026 г. · 1 ч 7 мин

The conversation between David Deutsch and Richard Landes explores the concept of antisemitism as a moral irrationality and a pattern of distorted moral reasoning. It delves into the historical and contemporary manifestations of this pattern, its transmission, and its impact on society and politics. The conversation delves into the pattern of antisemitism and its impact on Western politics and culture. It explores the unconscious adoption of the pattern, its historical manifestations, and its influence on foreign policy. The discussion also highlights the intersection of the pattern with contemporary movements like woke culture and the challenges of addressing the pattern in journalism. Takeaways Antisemitism is a moral irrationality The pattern of antisemitism is a distorted moral imperative Pattern of antisemitism is rooted in the legitimacy of hurting Jews Unconscious adoption of the pattern influences foreign policy Woke culture and the pattern's impact on journalism Opposition to the pattern is a powerful minority movement Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:42 The Field of Quantum Computation 02:51 Defining Antisemitism 05:01 The Pattern of Antisemitism 09:49 The Moral Irrationality of Antisemitism 17:59 The Transmission of the Pattern 22:57 The Impact of the Pattern 32:13 The Enlightenment and Antisemitism 36:58 The Pattern of Antisemitism 37:26 Unconscious Adoption and Rationalization 38:10 Impact on Foreign Policy 38:40 Historical Manifestations 39:09 The Pattern in Contemporary Movements 43:22 Challenges in Journalism 59:54 Opposition to the Pattern