**Chamath Overcoming Internalized Racism and Self-Sabotage. Coleman TED talk **

Private communications suggest that Chris acknowledges the problem of ideological capture. However, there is a challenge when dealing with staff who do not share the values of free speech and open discourse. The speaker's talk was deemed mild, yet some individuals claimed to feel attacked. A listener shares their personal journey of struggling with mistreatment and mistaking it for racism. They express that having the speaker's talk earlier would have prevented self-sabotage and accelerated their success. The talk validates their work and highlights the importance of addressing these issues.