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The Trouble with Black Names
22:35 - 34:02 (11:26)
This episode discusses the societal biases against people with "black-sounding" names and explores the history and trends of black names in the United States, including how they have become more unique to black culture and less popular among whites. The hosts also touch on the inappropriate and humorous ways people may make fun of these names, often ignoring the underlying issues of racism and socioeconomic inequality.
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In the world of Sumo wrestling, not all matches are created equal.
22:35 - 24:46 (02:11)
Summary
In the world of Sumo wrestling, not all matches are created equal. The winning percentage between a player who has already secured victory and one who still needs to win is surprisingly skewed, hinting at a large-scale case of match-fixing.
ChapterThe Trouble with Black Names
EpisodeFreakonomics
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The notion that incentives explain everything has been heavily criticized by economists who argue that it presents basic human behavior as if it's groundbreaking.
24:47 - 25:54 (01:07)
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The notion that incentives explain everything has been heavily criticized by economists who argue that it presents basic human behavior as if it's groundbreaking. Additionally, this idea has been popularized through anecdotes like the bagel example, but its oversimplification fails to consider numerous factors like individual agency.
ChapterThe Trouble with Black Names
EpisodeFreakonomics
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
This podcast discusses the disparity in cultural and economic differences between Black and White individuals, including the rise of unique Black names and whether distinctive Black culture is a reflection or a cause of this economic divide.
25:55 - 31:17 (05:22)
Summary
This podcast discusses the disparity in cultural and economic differences between Black and White individuals, including the rise of unique Black names and whether distinctive Black culture is a reflection or a cause of this economic divide.
ChapterThe Trouble with Black Names
EpisodeFreakonomics
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
In this episode, the hosts riff on the topic of black names and share stories of unusual ones, including a 15-year-old named Temptress who was arrested for prostitution.
31:18 - 34:02 (02:43)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts riff on the topic of black names and share stories of unusual ones, including a 15-year-old named Temptress who was arrested for prostitution. They make jokes at the expense of black communities, perpetuating the harmful stereotype that they give their children unusual names.