Conversations With Coleman Live in Melbourne w/Josh Szeps
Sep 7, 2024
Josh Szeps, an Australian interviewer known for hosting events with Coleman Hughes, dives into thought-provoking topics. They discuss the significance of indigenous land acknowledgments and the complexities of white guilt. Szeps critiques Hollywood's progressive bias and examines how neo-racism in media shapes public perception. They explore cultural customs, the impact of historical narratives, and question the effectiveness of modern expressions of guilt. This engaging conversation challenges listeners to reconsider social justice frameworks and the virtues of a colorblind philosophy.
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West African Perspective on Slave Trade
- Coleman Hughes discusses a dinner conversation with West African friends about the slave trade.
- His friends viewed their ancestors' role as a neutral fact, separate from their present identity.
Purpose of Land Acknowledgments
- Josh Szeps suggests that guilt may not be the intention of land acknowledgments.
- Instead, he proposes it's about recognition, ownership, and understanding of history.
Performative Acknowledgment
- Josh Szeps questions the motivations behind performative land acknowledgments.
- He observes a competitive dynamic in social justice culture to appear most virtuous.