Chapter
The Strange History of the Provocative N-word
1:34:34 - 1:49:05 (14:30)
The book delves into the history of the N-word as a slur and the impact it has had on the black community in the United States, while also exploring the complex ways in which it is used by black people themselves.
Clips
The speaker expresses a determination to fight against police oppression and emphasizes the importance of responsibility for oneself and building a healthy community.
1:34:34 - 1:36:39 (02:05)
Summary
The speaker expresses a determination to fight against police oppression and emphasizes the importance of responsibility for oneself and building a healthy community. They also mention their collection of recorded speeches by an unknown person.
ChapterThe Strange History of the Provocative N-word
Episode#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The way to address concerns about issues such as failing schools and police misconduct is to form alliances with other Americans who seek change.
1:36:39 - 1:40:28 (03:49)
Summary
The way to address concerns about issues such as failing schools and police misconduct is to form alliances with other Americans who seek change. Violent protests, like those that followed the George Floyd killing in 2020, set back progress for African Americans.
ChapterThe Strange History of the Provocative N-word
Episode#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast discusses the history of the N-word as a slur and insult towards black people, while also noting that black people often use the word with each other.
1:40:28 - 1:45:55 (05:26)
Summary
This podcast discusses the history of the N-word as a slur and insult towards black people, while also noting that black people often use the word with each other. The conversation also addresses the recent controversy around a public figure using the word in a derogatory manner, and highlights the power of words, specifically in the context of comedy.
ChapterThe Strange History of the Provocative N-word
Episode#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The discussion delves into the issues of racism and stereotyping in modern society, including how these attitudes can affect business and personal relationships.
1:45:55 - 1:47:45 (01:49)
Summary
The discussion delves into the issues of racism and stereotyping in modern society, including how these attitudes can affect business and personal relationships. The topic of testing for racism is also briefly touched upon.
ChapterThe Strange History of the Provocative N-word
Episode#285 – Glenn Loury: Race, Racism, Identity Politics, and Cancel Culture
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This episode explores the tactic of calling someone a racist as a way to control the conversation and shut down opposing ideas, rather than engaging in a productive debate.
1:47:45 - 1:49:05 (01:20)
Summary
This episode explores the tactic of calling someone a racist as a way to control the conversation and shut down opposing ideas, rather than engaging in a productive debate.