TRIGGERnometry We Are in a Moral Panic: Coleman Hughes
Jun 14, 2020
Coleman Hughes, a contributing editor at City Journal and host of Conversations With Coleman, dives into pressing societal issues. He discusses the impact of Barack Obama's presidency on racial perceptions and the role of social media in highlighting police violence. The conversation navigates the balance between peaceful protests and riots in driving social change. Hughes critiques mainstream media's simplification of complex topics like race and policing, while examining the duality of human nature and the urgent need to address violent crime in communities.
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Unchanged Perceptions of Racism
- In 2007, most Black Americans predicted Obama couldn't win the presidency, believing the U.S. wasn't ready.
- Ironically, after his victory, few acknowledged the implied progress on racism.
Social Media's Impact on Racial Perception
- Social media's ubiquity dramatically increased awareness of police brutality, even as statistics improved.
- This widespread exposure fueled a skewed perception of worsening racial issues, despite declining trends.
Factors Influencing Police Violence
- America's high gun ownership and large population contribute to the complexity of police violence.
- These factors increase the likelihood of fatal mistakes by officers, making zero police killings unrealistic.