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350. In the Name of Wokeness: Institutionalized Racism | Heather Mac Donald

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Cognitive Testing, Race, and Meritocracy

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between cognitive testing, race, and merit within a capitalist framework. The discussion challenges conventional viewpoints on bias in cognitive assessments and explores how these tests could highlight hidden talent rather than reinforce societal inequalities. Through various anecdotal and historical lenses, the chapter raises critical questions about the implications of cognitive ability on socioeconomic success and the inherent disparities in access to opportunities.

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