Glenn Loury, a prominent Black economist and professor, discusses his controversial opinions on Middle Eastern conflicts and the fallout from voicing dissent. He challenges the decline of critical thinking in universities and questions whether the civil rights movement truly benefited Black Americans. Loury reflects on Malcolm X's legacy, particularly his emphasis on self-reliance and community responsibility. He critiques the current political landscape and urges for a broader debate around economics and social issues, pointing to the complexities of modern activism and historical narratives.
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Loury's Early Work-Life Balance
Glenn Loury worked second shifts in a large Chicago printing plant while attending Northwestern.
He described the plant's vast scale and impending job losses due to outsourcing and technological changes.
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Loury's College Challenges
Loury balanced a demanding life with work, family, and studies during the tumultuous Vietnam war era.
Despite protests, he focused on academics and family rather than activism.
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Evolution of Economics Field
Economics shifted from theoretical abstraction to empirical, data-driven analysis since the 1970s.
This evolution has made the field more applied and focused on practical global issues.
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Why Blacks Don't Need Racial Preferences to Succeed
Jason Riley
Jason Riley's "The Affirmative Action Myth" presents a critical examination of affirmative action policies in the United States. Riley argues that these policies, implemented with the goal of promoting racial equality, have instead created unintended negative consequences. He contends that affirmative action has primarily benefited upper-class Black Americans while leaving behind those in lower socioeconomic brackets. The book uses historical data and economic analysis to support its claims, suggesting that progress for Black Americans was more significant before the widespread adoption of affirmative action. Riley proposes a shift towards colorblind policies, emphasizing individual merit and opportunity over race-based preferences. Ultimately, the book challenges readers to reconsider the effectiveness and long-term impact of affirmative action on racial equality.
Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Between the World and Me is a personal and literary exploration of America's racial history. Written as a series of letters to his 15-year-old son, Samori, Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on his own experiences growing up in Baltimore, his education at Howard University, and his career as a journalist. The book delves into the realities of being Black in America, including the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery, segregation, police brutality, and mass incarceration. Coates shares personal anecdotes and historical insights to prepare his son for the challenges he will face as a Black man in America, while also offering a broader critique of American society and its treatment of Black bodies. The book is a powerful and emotional exploration of identity, history, and the struggle for racial justice[2][3][4].
For decades, conservative think tanks celebrated and supported black economist Glenn Loury. Then he expressed an unauthorized opinion on the Middle East and they dropped him in a second.
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) Does Critical Thinking Still Exist in American Universities?
(16:06) How Has MIT Changed?
(21:29) Why Don’t We Debate Economics Anymore?
(35:26) Was the Civil Rights Movement Good for Black Americans?
(49:26) The One Thing Malcolm X Got Right
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