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EP 446: You Will Be Assimilated with Charlie Gilkey

Oct 5, 2023
Charlie Gilkey, an expert in speculative fiction and its relation to social and professional norms, discusses the harms of imperialism and how supremacy culture forms the basis of professionalism. They explore indigenous futurism and challenging Western systems, as well as the importance of team habits in creating inclusive work environments. A thought-provoking episode on imagining new ways of working.
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  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of inclusive workplaces and challenges the norms of cultural assimilation, highlighting the need for non-dominant cultures to be valued and accepted.
  • The podcast discusses the concept of indigenous futurism, showcasing how it offers unique perspectives that challenge Western taxonomic systems of thought and expand our understanding of valuable knowledge.

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Bias and Discrimination in the Workplace

The podcast episode highlights the experiences of marginalized individuals, such as Black knowledge workers, disabled, queer, and neurodivergent people, who have found relief from office politics, discrimination, and microaggressions during the pandemic. It emphasizes that returning to pre-pandemic norms holds little interest for these individuals due to the lack of inclusivity and understanding in the workplace. The episode raises the issue of cultural assimilation in the workplace and the need for non-dominant cultures to adapt in order to belong. Through examples from Anne Lecky's Imperial Rach trilogy, it explores the repercussions of a dominant culture imposing its etiquette and customs on others, leading to the subjugation of different cultures.

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