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Media's Control Over Representation
2:02:23 - 2:08:57 (06:33)
The speaker believes that the media's representation is responsible for keeping people, particularly the African American population, sick. Media representation affects people's idea of body goals and influences them to remain ill.
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Kanye West shares his vision of building modern-day monasteries that offer people farms, shelter, clothing, water, and above all, knowledge.
2:02:23 - 2:03:16 (00:52)
Summary
Kanye West shares his vision of building modern-day monasteries that offer people farms, shelter, clothing, water, and above all, knowledge. He believes knowledge to be the most important resource for humankind, which can then be used to access other resources such as water.
ChapterMedia's Control Over Representation
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the influence of media on the health of minority communities and how it can lead to the perpetuation of sickness.
2:03:16 - 2:06:12 (02:55)
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The speaker discusses the influence of media on the health of minority communities and how it can lead to the perpetuation of sickness. They argue that the media's portrayal of body goals can negatively impact these communities, while history shows that systemic racism and government intervention are also to blame for poor health outcomes.
ChapterMedia's Control Over Representation
Episode#332 – Kanye ‘Ye’ West Interview
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The conversation around racial identity is complex, especially in the workplace.
2:06:12 - 2:08:57 (02:44)
Summary
The conversation around racial identity is complex, especially in the workplace. While some Black engineers don't like to be called "Black engineers," others believe that having a company of all Black engineers could help to shift the balance of power for underrepresented groups.