Episode 5: The Boy Who Cried Virtue Signaling

What's the deal with "virtue signaling"? What is it? Is it a real thing, or just right-wingers talking crazy? Is it good or bad? Is it hypocrisy? Is it useful or harmful? And are accusations of it useful or harmful?

Let's unpack the origins and purpose of this over-used term. Because besides simply being rhetorical tools in politics and social media, accusations of virtue signaling often end up revealing more about the accuser (and what their preferred virtues are) than the signaler himself.

Also, yes, the podcast has finally returned from another lengthy hiatus. So, consider this episode both a discussion of virtue, as well as evidence that I am still working on developing some of my own.