
#135 – Charles Isbell: Computing, Interactive AI, and Race in America
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Navigating Race and Academia
This chapter reflects on the speaker's journey from a predominantly black neighborhood in Atlanta to the predominantly white environments of Georgia Tech and MIT. They candidly share personal experiences of isolation, empowerment, and the racial dynamics that shaped their educational path. The discussion also emphasizes the interplay between ambition and realism in the face of systemic racism within academic institutions.
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