Conversations With Coleman

Guest Matt Taibbi, a writer, journalist, and podcaster, discusses the Substack revolution, paternalism in public health messaging, reasons for Trump's win in 2016, the perception of right-wing politics, censorship by Big Tech, and book bans in public schools. They also touch on the rise of Substack platform, challenges of independent media, honesty in public health messaging, and partisan divide in support for censorship.

In this episode, Renee DiResta, technical research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory, explores the differences between misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda. They discuss the impact of hashtags, trending topics, influencers, and the challenges of researching topics in an era of unreliable mainstream sources. They also address the controversial topic of math education in California.

My guest today is Rob Reich. Rob is a political science and philosophy professor at Stanford University. He is the Director of Stanford's McCoy Centre for Ethics and Society and Associate Director of Stanford's Institute for Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence. Rob is also the author of "Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better", and the co-author of "System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot", "Digital Technology and Democratic Theory", "Philanthropy in Democratic Societies: History, Institutions, Values" and many more.We talk about the culture of Silicon Valley, the problem with optimization, the externalities caused by Big Tech, and the problem of censorship by Big Tech. We also go on to discuss artificial intelligence, the famous "Experience Machine" thought experiment, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Oster, Professor of Economics at Brown University, discusses various topics related to children and families. She talks about the risks and benefits of caffeine and alcohol during pregnancy, the limitations of observational studies, challenges in parenting in the modern age, and the effects of social media on children. The conversation also touches on teaching kids to read, concerns about the prescription of Adderall to children, and the importance of creating a safe and stable family environment to raise happy kids.

As we step into Season 3 of Conversations with Coleman, here’s a retrospective look into some of the big themes from 2021 and some of my favorite episodes from the last season of the show, while also sharing some thoughts for the upcoming season.Canadian Myocarditis study: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.12.02.21267156v1.full.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Flannery, monologist and paleontologist, discusses the Glasgow Climate Change Conference, carbon reduction goals, industrialization vs carbon emissions, potential mass extinction, impact of climate change on natural disasters, efficacy of lifestyle changes, and more.

Michelle Telfer, Australian Pediatrician and head of the Gender clinic at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, talks about gender dysphoria in children and adolescents, the differences between puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgery, the ethics of irreversible medical operations, and the need to find a balanced approach. They also discuss the impact of puberty blockers on bone density and fertility, and highlight the positive response and endorsement received from The Lancet.

In this episode of Conversations With Coleman, John McWhorter discusses 'Woke Racism' and whether the woke can be persuaded. They delve into the progress America has made on race, the extent of actual racism, and critique Robin DiAngelo's 'White Fragility'. They also touch on the importance of implementing practical solutions for racial inequality and examine the blind spots of wokeness.

Nicquel Terry Ellis, a senior writer for CNN's Race and Equality team, joins Coleman to discuss biases in the mainstream media regarding race. They delve into racial disparities in police use of force, touching on George Floyd, Tony Timpa, and Ma'Khia Bryant. They also explore whether Black America is progressing or regressing. The conversation highlights the importance of diverse perspectives, responsible reporting, and showcasing progress by Black and Brown women.

Joining the host is Bonnie Snyder, an experienced educator, to discuss political indoctrination in classrooms, the power struggle between parents and teachers, critical race theory, free speech, and the consequences of self-censorship in education. The chapter also explores the work of FIRE, the importance of diverse perspectives, the clash between traditional and wokeness morality, coercive thought reform in education, concerns about government surveillance, and the impact of critical race theory on education.