The Knowledge with David Elikwu 25: The Privilege Paradox
The pandemic has unearthed uncomfortable conversations on privilege and its impact on different social groups in uncertain times. However, the experience of privilege isn’t always a negative, but something which we should recognise and have more honest conversations about going forward.
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Introduction: the future of learning, the privilege paradox [0:15]
Thoughts on how the pandemic disrupts theoretical discussion (Case Studies: Universal Basic Income) [2:02]
Case Study: Remote Working [3:55]
Case Study: Remote Learning [5:10]
The drawbacks of remote learning [7:00]
Dispensing of grading and traditional assessments [10:55]
The racial biases within the predicted grading system and the disadvantages to black students [12:03]
The Birth Lottery: Fortune, Friction, Hope and Luck [15:23]
Meritocracy has its merits [16:50]
The lack of representation in privilege [18:40]
The privilege of living in the modern age, and digital access [20:05]
Natural Friction and Manufactured Friction [21:58]
How benefit of the doubt is a misallocated resource [24:02]
Varying degrees of friction and culture [25:00]
The real issue with denying privilege exists [27:00]
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