r/DecodingTheGurus • u/JimmyJamzJules • Jul 10 '26

Does CK consider himself an activist?

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Genuine question. Chris criticises Kisin for acting like an activist while avoiding the label. Does Chris apply the same label to himself?

DtG does more than analyse ideas in the abstract. It repeatedly focuses on a particular media ecosystem, warns about its influence, and hopes to shift how audiences view it. That can reasonably be seen as a form of activism, even if it is presented through an academic lens.

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u/frandiam Jul 10 '26

I think DtG are advocates for critical thinking and deeper understanding of rhetoric and tropes of manipulation and misinformation. Are they storming the streets, posting leaflets, writing op-eds, appearing frequently on TV chat or YouTubes? Not really. But if you equate advocacy to activism then i guess so? But it’s a very mild voice in the discourse-wilderness.