the Soviet Unions KGB did the EXACT SAME THING to the American left, you can find videos of KGB agents explaining how they subverted western civilization into hating America, hating the west, hating white people, hating christianity, & hating heterosexuality. They called it DEMORALIZATION, and they were OVERLY successful, turn on your TV, radio if you think the west hasnt been completely demoralized
Caleb does a GREAT job explaining the concept of constructivism (yes, a theory of IR, just one still going through growing pains), but he does prove his young age by getting his "end of the USSR" analogy wrong. The wall he refers to was the divide between East and West Germany, not the USSR, which fell in November 1989--yes, the guards did refuse to shoot. The USSR, however, collapsed two years later in late 1991. History is a lot easier when you were around to watch it happen. :)
@BoredDictator I think you are missing the point. He was not saying that the USSR fell with the wall, but rather that it was a start in a long process of the USSR unraveling. I took what he said as symbolic first step in the fall of the USSR to outside world. In reality the soviet union was already far closer to collapse then rest of the world thought.
Constructivism is a relevant theory in international relations because the idea of how we perceive our world influences decision making of leaders of states. Other theories focus on how states can co-operate or maximise their gain, but it is never really mentioned that traditions and beliefs could be equally important in understanding why a states made a certain choice. This is just for people who are confused by how this might link into international relations.
"Constructivism does not claim to offer a global or worldwide version of IR as do the 'images' - the theories - we have identified in the precious chapters. What it offers instead is an approach to interpretive understanding ... " Viotti & Kauppi. Soc. constructivism wants to explain/understand and uses some 'thinkingideas' from poststructuralism/postmodernism, but it denies te objective world. I dont think soc constr. is a theory, it doesnt say anything on hów, why states act, what is the best
It is a theory in IR and therefore it is applicable in many ways as many others. Or maybe my professor and all the writers I read so far are wrong and you are the only one who is right!
No, I never said that you should reply but think of it. You should read more carefully what people tell you and write to you! Thank you for calling me dumb, I guess that shows how broad minded you are and smarter than any of the scholars who represent this and other theories and people who agree with them!
Well... "red" lights don't mean "stop" just randomly, as this guy says. There is a biological explanation of why red--and not another color--creates a sense of alertness in the brain. Constructivism sounds very nice, but sadly it is worthless. It is a tautology: "things are what you want (make) them to be"... yeah, right.
Of course the perception of the world depends from the perspective you look at it. It takes more than just saying YEAH RIGHT to disprove what this theory claims. You should think of it!
the Soviet Unions KGB did the EXACT SAME THING to the American left, you can find videos of KGB agents explaining how they subverted western civilization into hating America, hating the west, hating white people, hating christianity, & hating heterosexuality. They called it DEMORALIZATION, and they were OVERLY successful, turn on your TV, radio if you think the west hasnt been completely demoralized
culturalhonesty 6 days ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@culturalhonesty shut uuuuuuup
Shnufkin 2 days ago
@Shnufkin don't worry, i expect the zombies to get upset ;)
culturalhonesty 2 days ago
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jjccccc 1 week ago
Caleb does a GREAT job explaining the concept of constructivism (yes, a theory of IR, just one still going through growing pains), but he does prove his young age by getting his "end of the USSR" analogy wrong. The wall he refers to was the divide between East and West Germany, not the USSR, which fell in November 1989--yes, the guards did refuse to shoot. The USSR, however, collapsed two years later in late 1991. History is a lot easier when you were around to watch it happen. :)
BoredDictator 1 month ago
@BoredDictator I think you are missing the point. He was not saying that the USSR fell with the wall, but rather that it was a start in a long process of the USSR unraveling. I took what he said as symbolic first step in the fall of the USSR to outside world. In reality the soviet union was already far closer to collapse then rest of the world thought.
86Legacy 3 weeks ago
Constructivism is a relevant theory in international relations because the idea of how we perceive our world influences decision making of leaders of states. Other theories focus on how states can co-operate or maximise their gain, but it is never really mentioned that traditions and beliefs could be equally important in understanding why a states made a certain choice. This is just for people who are confused by how this might link into international relations.
MoeyShmoey1993 2 months ago
"Constructivism does not claim to offer a global or worldwide version of IR as do the 'images' - the theories - we have identified in the precious chapters. What it offers instead is an approach to interpretive understanding ... " Viotti & Kauppi. Soc. constructivism wants to explain/understand and uses some 'thinkingideas' from poststructuralism/postmodernism, but it denies te objective world. I dont think soc constr. is a theory, it doesnt say anything on hów, why states act, what is the best
F8LAMB 2 months ago
I would say constructivism is a supplement to other theories.
rastaxp 3 months ago
It is a theory in IR and therefore it is applicable in many ways as many others. Or maybe my professor and all the writers I read so far are wrong and you are the only one who is right!
aleksismil 4 months ago
No, I never said that you should reply but think of it. You should read more carefully what people tell you and write to you! Thank you for calling me dumb, I guess that shows how broad minded you are and smarter than any of the scholars who represent this and other theories and people who agree with them!
aleksismil 4 months ago
Well... "red" lights don't mean "stop" just randomly, as this guy says. There is a biological explanation of why red--and not another color--creates a sense of alertness in the brain. Constructivism sounds very nice, but sadly it is worthless. It is a tautology: "things are what you want (make) them to be"... yeah, right.
nicoterradas 4 months ago
@nicoterradas
Of course the perception of the world depends from the perspective you look at it. It takes more than just saying YEAH RIGHT to disprove what this theory claims. You should think of it!
aleksismil 4 months ago
@aleksismil
So, you want me to write a full refutation of Constructivism here, in a 500-character space in YouTube?? You people are dangerously dumb.
nicoterradas 4 months ago
The sole fact that you think Constructivism is "a theory" at all is already troubling. I am sure Wendt would disapprove your characterization.
nicoterradas 4 months ago
This is excellent! Best short description of constructivism I've seen. Make some more!
tlees2 5 months ago
very helpful, thank you
TheGuguParty 5 months ago 2
nice work Caleb, keep it up.
pjgow 8 months ago 2
NICE!
skb0rzn 8 months ago 2