The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Slow Thinking
Jun 4, 2020
Peter Henry, Professor and Dean Emeritus at NYU Stern, explores the pressing issues of systemic racism and the Black Lives Matter movement. He emphasizes the need for honest dialogue about America’s racial contradictions and advocates for corporate responsibility, especially in brands like Nike. Henry also shares valuable advice for young men on personal growth, stressing the importance of listening and apologizing. The conversation highlights the power of 'slow thinking' to foster compassion and reduce conflict in leadership.
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America's Reckoning
- The United States, founded on both freedom and oppression, faces a reckoning.
- Demographic shifts towards a minority-majority necessitate honoring the Constitution's ideals for all.
America's DNA
- America's history of oppression makes achieving racial justice complex.
- The size of the minority population in the US relative to other Western democracies contributes to this difficulty.
Systemic Racism and National Identity
- While systemic racism persists, electing a Black president triggered anxieties.
- This fear, coupled with income inequality, fuels questions about national identity.
