Acknowledging the complexity of issues such as affirmative action and race, simply striving for colorblindness overlooks the historical factors shaping society. Embracing nuance and subtlety in social analysis is crucial for understanding the multifaceted nature of these issues.
Economist and social critic Glenn Loury talks about his memoir, Late Admissions, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In a wide-ranging and blunt conversation, Loury discusses his childhood, his at-times brilliant academic work, his roller-coaster ideological journey, and his personal flaws as a drug addict and imperfect husband. This is a rich conversation about academic life, race in America, and the challenges of self-control.