Chapter
Understanding Fear in Policing and Society
06:52 - 13:55 (07:02)
This podcast explores the impact of fear as an abstraction in society and how it affects and shapes our interactions with others, particularly in policing. The host reflects on a white police officer who gained empathy for the fear black men face and how it highlights the need for society to address and understand the various fears that exist.
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Politics is about defending abstract concepts without checking whether they are true or not, and this leads to defending false values.
06:52 - 08:36 (01:43)
Summary
Politics is about defending abstract concepts without checking whether they are true or not, and this leads to defending false values. Fear is used to make decisions and policies when the reality is that neither presents a threat to the other, creating an impact on people's civil rights that is based on abstraction.
ChapterUnderstanding Fear in Policing and Society
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The podcast explores the concept of fear in society and how it impacts different individuals in different ways, particularly with regard to the current climate of police brutality towards African Americans.
08:36 - 13:55 (05:18)
Summary
The podcast explores the concept of fear in society and how it impacts different individuals in different ways, particularly with regard to the current climate of police brutality towards African Americans.