Interrogating Complicity
Jan 22, 2024
Legal scholar Francine Banner explores the shifting meaning of complicity, discussing its role in holding the powerful accountable and finding someone to blame. The podcast also delves into actions taken after an attack in 1964, challenges faced by women victims, and the complexities and implications of complicity in various contexts. It explores how complicity intersects with personal responsibility, societal intervention, and the impact of social movements. The episode concludes by discussing the challenges of dismantling systems and the growth of moral circles within social movements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
News Headlines, Safety Reviews, and Strike Demands
02:23 • 3min
The Many Meanings of Complicity
05:37 • 17min
Actions and Limitations in Responding to an Attack in 1964
22:30 • 4min
Understanding Complicity: Examining its Complexities and Implications
26:54 • 24min
Rethinking Our Role and Challenging Foundations
50:39 • 6min
Conclusion of the Discussion on 'Beyond Complicity: Why We Blame Each Other Instead of Systems' and KPFA Station Ad
56:28 • 4min