Echoes of Exploitation: Slavery and Peonage in Modern America

This chapter examines the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery and peonage in the United States, particularly focusing on the last legally recognized slave freed in 1942. It discusses the exploitation of prison labor, especially in California's firefighting efforts, and raises ethical questions regarding the treatment of inmates. The conversation also links past and present perspectives on manipulation and experimentation on the incarcerated, referencing figures like Charles Manson and the CIA's MKUltra program.