Episode 23 - Natalie Wynn on Contrapoints

Описание: Natalie Wynn is the creator of "Contrapoints," an artistic and philosophical YouTube channel that never fails to entertain while advocating for social justice.

Through her channel, Natalie releases short films, character pieces, dialogues, and humorous video essays. Her work has been praised by Current Affairs, Vice (via i-D Magazine), The Michael Brooks Show, as well as The Verge, in which her creative prowess was compared with Oscar Wilde's.

Though new and old media alike are rife with right-wing voices that malign “social justice warriors,” Natalie has made herself living evidence that their characterizations are wrong. In fact the better part of the left is not brimming with knee-jerk humorless scolds out to alienate everyone who doesn't agree with them. Rather, some are funny, thoughtful, stylish, and engaging, especially our guest today.

We talked with Natalie about how Contrapoints works and how the left can win hearts and minds through entertainment. We chatted about trends in political thought and tactics, including those in the new media space. And we touched a bit on what it’s been like for Natalie to be a leftist YouTuber.

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Contrapoints on YouTube:

   / contrapoints  

Thanks to EllE for this episode’s intro.

EllE (electronic music):

  / evynn3  

EllE (rap):

  / cycleofhands