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Helen Pluckrose joins Inaya Folarin Iman on Episode 13 of Equianopod to discuss the impact of critical social justice on individuals, particularly in academic settings. She highlights her involvement in exposing flaws in academia through the grievance studies affair and co-authoring the influential book 'Cynical Theories' with James Lindsay. Pluckrose emphasises the challenges she faced in pursuing her studies due to pressure to conform to certain ideologies. She outlines the evolution of postmodern thought and its influence on critical social justice, pointing out the shift from deconstruction to the current emphasis on power dynamics and discourses. Full video interview on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFRGbjO3T1w

Dr. Sheena Mason joins us to discuss her groundbreaking Theory of Racelessness and vision for moving beyond racialised thinking in society. Dr. Mason argues that we must fundamentally transform how we analyse, discuss, teach, and learn about the history of racism in order to break free from this cycle. Her theory envisions freeing ourselves from the constraints of racial categories to see each other first and foremost as individual humans. She contends that culture and ethnicity are fluid and not rigidly bound by race, urging us to reconsider these concepts beyond the boundaries of racialised thinking. Dr. Mason outlines her goal of helping people imagine a future without racism through this new framework. She wants to open the door to radically reimagining society beyond racial hierarchies. This thought-provoking conversation challenges us to envision that future. Her forthcoming book The Raceless Antiracist: Why Ending Race Is the Future of Antiracism (Pitchstone February 2024) is now available for preorder. About The Equiano Project: The Equiano Project, founded in August 2020 by Inaya Folarin Iman, is a debate, discussion, and ideas forum. We facilitate conversations about and promote the values of freedom, common humanity, and universalism. Learn more about our work - https://www.theequianoproject.com/

In this conversation, Arun Kundnani discusses the inseparable relationship between racism and capitalism. He distinguishes between liberal and radical anti-racist traditions and argues that addressing systemic racism requires understanding how capitalist societies depend on racial divisions. Discussion points: There are two anti-racist traditions: liberal and radical, with liberal anti-racism focusing on individual prejudices and biases, while radical anti-racism sees racism as a social structure. Racism is embedded in capitalist societies, where resources are distributed unequally based on race, leading to disparities within and between countries. Border policies, mass incarceration, and aggressive policing serve the interests of capitalism, maintaining racial divisions of labour and managing surplus populations. To combat racism effectively, a shift towards understanding and dismantling the structural racism within capitalist systems is crucial. Liberal approaches that address individual biases have limitations in addressing systemic racism. Let us know what you thought about the conversation. You can also watch the conversation in full. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsyWNxTEIlA

Professor Doug Stokes is the author of the book, "Against Decolonisation: Campus Culture Wars and the Decline of the West" In this episode, we discuss the book's key arguments, offering insights into the impact of decolonising theories within British institutions, particularly UK universities. Professor Doug Stokes critiques the rise of "wokery" and intersectionalism, providing a critical perspective on these ideologies. Check out our YouTube channel for more insightful content on important topics like these. https://www.youtube.com/@theequianoproject

Angel Eduardo is a writer, musician, and visual artist based in New York City, best known for creating the rhetorical concept of star-manning. He is Senior Writer & Editor for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR). His work has appeared in Persuasion, Quillette, Areo Magazine, and Newsweek Opinion, among other publications. See more of his work at angeleduardo.com. Topics discussed in this video: - Understanding the concept of race and its limitations. - Emphasising the importance of transcending racial boundaries. - Advocating for open conversations on race and identity. - Promoting a world beyond the confines of racial categorisation. - Reflecting on the impact of race on personal and societal perspectives. Check out our YouTube channel for more insightful content on important topics like these. https://www.youtube.com/@theequianoproject Follow our guest https://twitter.com/@StrangelEdweird Follow The Host: https://twitter.com/inayafolarin

In a groundbreaking UK legal ruling, a judge has declared that opposing views on critical race theory are a protected characteristic under equality laws. Sean Corby, an Acas employee, took his employer to an employment tribunal after being asked to remove posts and comments critical of the BLM movement and critical race theory from social media. Corby argued in favor of Martin Luther King's approach to combating racism, which emphasizes character over skin color. Inaya Folarin Iman had an in-depth conversation with Corby for Equianopod to uncover the full story and learn about his experience in this landmark case.

Nels Abbey is a writer, broadcaster and former banker, and the author of Think Like A White Man. His new book, The Hip-Hop MBA: Lessons in Cut-Throat Capitalism From The Moguls of Rap, is out in 2024. We discuss his views on race and racism in the UK, Western imperialism, whether colonialism is truly over, the moral complexities of past historical events, “reverse Euro-centrism,” and why it's difficult to imagine that an ethnic minority can hold non-mainstream views and still be successful. - Subscribe to our Substack for more content. https://theequianoproject.substack.com/ Support The Equiano Project- https://www.theequianoproject.com/donate Chat with us: https://twitter.com/EquianoProject https://www.facebook.com/TheEquianoProject https://www.instagram.com/theequianoproject/ https://www.youtube.com/@theequianoproject The Equiano Project is a platform that highly values diverse viewpoints. We actively seek to feature a wide range of guests on our show, regardless of their political affiliations or ideological leanings. While the opinions of our guests may not always align entirely with ours, it doesn't deter us from pursuing meaningful conversations. We aim to approach complex and sensitive matters with a commitment to reason, compassion, intellectual ambition, and curiosity. Find out more about our work and values: https://www.theequianoproject.com/about

Kenny Xu is the President of Color Us United and serves as the primary spokesman. He has challenged Harvard University for discrimination against Asian Americans, and is currently running for Congress in North Carolina. Books: An Inconvenient Minority: The Harvard Admissions Case and the Attack on Asian American Excellence (2022) School of Woke: How Critical Race Theory Infiltrated American Schools and Why We Must Reclaim Them (2023) - - Subscribe to our Substack for more content. https://theequianoproject.substack.com/ Support The Equiano Project- https://www.theequianoproject.com/donate Join the Mailing List: https://www.theequianoproject.com/sign-up Follow Our Guest: https://twitter.com/kennymxu Follow The Host: https://twitter.com/inayafolarin Chat with us: https://twitter.com/EquianoProject https://www.facebook.com/TheEquianoProject https://www.instagram.com/theequianoproject/ https://www.youtube.com/@theequianoproject The Equiano Project is a platform that highly values diverse viewpoints. We actively seek to feature a wide range of guests on our show, regardless of their political affiliations or ideological leanings. While the opinions of our guests may not always align entirely with ours, it doesn't deter us from pursuing meaningful conversations. We aim to approach complex and sensitive matters with a commitment to reason, compassion, intellectual ambition, and curiosity. Find out more about our work and values: https://www.theequianoproject.com/about

Esther Krakue is a British commentator and columnist based in London. Esther regularly provides political commentary across the broadcast media, including ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Talk TV where she shares insightful perspectives, promotes open dialogue, and delves into the complexities of our world. Subscribe to our Substack for more content. https://theequianoproject.substack.com/ Support The Equiano Project- https://www.theequianoproject.com/donate Join the Mailing List: https://www.theequianoproject.com/sign-up Follow Our Guest: https://twitter.com/estherk_k Follow The Host: https://twitter.com/inayafolarin Chat with us: https://twitter.com/EquianoProject https://www.facebook.com/TheEquianoProject https://www.instagram.com/theequianoproject/ The Equiano Project is a platform that highly values diverse viewpoints. We actively seek to feature a wide range of guests on our show, regardless of their political affiliations or ideological leanings. While the opinions of our guests may not always align entirely with ours, it doesn't deter us from pursuing meaningful conversations. We aim to approach complex and sensitive matters with a commitment to reason, compassion, intellectual ambition, and curiosity. Find out more about our work and values: https://www.theequianoproject.com/about

Eric Kaufmann is Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College, University of London. In 2008-9, he was a Fellow at the Belfer Center, Harvard University. He is the winner of the 2008 Richard Rose Prize of the UK Political Studies Association (PSA) for research in British politics by a scholar under 40. He has also written for Prospect, Newsweek International and Foreign Policy magazines. Books: Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration and the Future of White Majorities (2018) Subscribe to our Substack for more content! https://theequianoproject.substack.com/ Follow Eric Kaufmann https://twitter.com/epkaufm Connect with us on Social Media: https://twitter.com/EquianoProject https://www.facebook.com/TheEquianoProject https://www.instagram.com/theequianoproject/ About The Equiano Project: The Equiano Project, founded in August 2020 by Inaya Folarin Iman, is a debate, discussion and ideas forum. We facilitate conversations about and promote the values of freedom, common humanity and universalism. Learn more about our work - https://www.theequianoproject.com/