Making Sense with Sam Harris
#353 — Race & Reason
Feb 11, 2024
Coleman Hughes, a writer and musician renowned for his views on race politics, joins Sam Harris to explore contentious topics surrounding race and social justice. They debate the merits and drawbacks of colorblindness, dissect the complexities of race and crime, and reflect on the societal impacts of major events like the death of George Floyd. Coleman shares personal anecdotes that bridge race and class discussions, urging for a more holistic dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion in today’s society.
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- The concept of colorblindness as a goal in racial politics has become controversial, but it means treating individuals without regard to race and removing race as a factor in public policy.
- The issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has faced ideological capture and overreach, causing moral confusion in institutions, and there is a need to swing back and restore balance.
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Colorblindness as a Goal
The podcast episode discusses the concept of colorblindness as a goal in racial politics. The speaker argues that colorblindness means treating individuals without regard to race and removing race as a factor in public policy. They highlight that the idea of colorblindness was once a consensus view during the civil rights movement, but has since become controversial and rejected by some. The importance of addressing crime and reducing racism is emphasized, as well as the need to recognize the difference between cultural affinity and discussions regarding public policy and ethics.
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