Louis C.K., #MeToo, and accountability: Why binary thinking doesn't help | Pete Holmes

Give yourself the gift of knowledge with a subscription to Big Think Edge. http://bit.ly/bigthinkedge We may not learn and grow beyond the #MeToo era if we keep thinking in black and white, says comedian Pete Holmes. - The collective suffering society is going through with the #MeToo movement is the earmark that real change is happening, says comedian Pete Holmes. Abusers need to acknowledge their wrongdoing and, where possible, be open about their evolution and growth. - Comedian Louis C.K.'s abuses and return to the stage have divided the comedy community and society on a broader scale. The debate predominately has two narratives: Either C.K. is a monster, or he is a symbol of artistic freedom. - The truth, says Holmes, is likely in the middle, and our need to take a binary stance won't help us confront and grow from these complicated issues. Pete Holmes is a comedian, writer, cartoonist, "Christ-leaning spiritual seeker", and podcast host. His wildly popular podcast, You Made It Weird, is a comedic exploration of the meaning of life with guests ranging from Deepak Chopra and Elizabeth Gilbert to Seth Rogen and Garry Shandling. He is the author of Comedy Sex God (https://amzn.to/2HoF7dB) If you're interested in licensing this or any other Big Think clip for commercial or private use, contact our licensing partner Executive Interviews: http://bit.ly/2QU1U5i Read more at BigThink.com: http://bit.ly/2Xeulka Follow Big Think here: YouTube: http://goo.gl/CPTsV5 Facebook: http://bit.ly/1qJMX5g Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigthink