The Jordan Harbinger Show 1149: Slavery | Skeptical Sunday
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May 4, 2025 
In a compelling discussion, Nick Pell, a thoughtful writer and researcher known for his deep dives into complex topics, explores the stark realities of slavery throughout history. He reveals how slavery has persisted from ancient Rome to modern-day, including alarming modern practices affecting millions worldwide. Pell highlights the economic motives behind the American Civil War, challenges misconceptions about the 13th Amendment, and emphasizes the urgent need to combat today’s slavery. His insights prompt a reevaluation of our understanding of human exploitation.
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Slavery as Default Labor System
- Virtually every agricultural society in history relied on slavery as the primary labor system.
- Hunter-gatherer societies had some slavery, but agriculture societies institutionalized it widely.
Humans Can't Be True Property
- Ownership of humans is not metaphysically possible, despite legal frameworks.
- The idea that people can be owned as property is morally repugnant and absurd.
Race-Based Slavery is Unique
- American slavery was unique because it enslaved an entire race based on skin color.
- Earlier societies enslaved conquered groups but lacked racial justifications for slavery like America had.
