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The Danger of Politicians Using the Word "Equity"
18:20 - 23:47 (05:27)
The word "equity" can be used as a power grab by politicians and intellectuals to tell people how things should be done, regardless of whether it's actually beneficial or not, according to a speaker on this podcast. Similarly, the word "privilege" implies that success is unjust and needs to be redistributed, when in reality it's often earned through hard work.
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Some politicians and intellectuals use the term 'inequity' as an opportunity to grab power and enforce their mandate.
18:20 - 22:16 (03:56)
Summary
Some politicians and intellectuals use the term 'inequity' as an opportunity to grab power and enforce their mandate. The word 'equity' is about ownership and using 'privilege' to describe success implies that it is unjust and needs to be reallocated.
ChapterThe Danger of Politicians Using the Word "Equity"
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The accusations of racism against the Royal Family are being used to ground privilege in victim status, rather than spurring action towards change.
22:16 - 23:47 (01:31)
Summary
The accusations of racism against the Royal Family are being used to ground privilege in victim status, rather than spurring action towards change. However, it is important that people enter the arena to try and solve this issue.