Conversations With Coleman
My Last Word on TED
Oct 21, 2023
The speaker discusses their article and calls for the head of TED to address the allegations. They question woke institutions and critique Adam Grant's declined invitation. They highlight a social science meta-analysis contradicting their previous talk and analyze the flawed approach of affirmative action policies.
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- The host emphasizes the need for acknowledgment and apology from TED before continuing the conversation, highlighting the core allegation of his piece.
- The host critiques a meta-analysis presented by Adam Grant, questioning the credibility of social psychology studies and pointing out the limitations of the study's focus on policy support for affirmative action.
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Kayhaa Hmm Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Coleman
In this episode of "Conversations with Coleman," the host discusses his recent piece for the Free Press and the subsequent response from Ted and social scientist Adam Grant. He highlights the core allegation of his piece and argues that it is pointless to continue a public conversation without acknowledgment and apology from the Ted head, Chris. He also emphasizes the stark differences between his beliefs and Ted's staff, particularly regarding the diversity of ideas and Martin Luther King's race-blind, class-based social policy. The host concludes by debunking a meta-analysis cited by Adam Grant and reiterates his support for colorblindness while opposing race-based affirmative action policies.
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