Episode #1781

Coleman Hughes

· 1 book mentioned

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Writer and opinion columnist Coleman Hughes discusses race, crime, policing, public policy, education, immigration, and unequal opportunities in American society. The conversation also examines free speech, technology, brain–computer interfaces, consciousness, simulation, and the limits of human cognitive progress.

What they talked about

  • Golf swing mechanics and Tiger Woods
  • Vaccine-related fainting incidents
  • Moral luck and bar fight death
  • Rodney King and OJ Simpson trials
  • Police brutality and viral videos
  • Jiu-jitsu for police de-escalation
  • Breathing exercises and cold water immersion
  • Censorship and book banning

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