The New Religion Of Anti-Racism: A Conversation with John McWhorter (Episode #217)
Overview
Sam Harris interviews linguist John McWhorter about race, racism and what McWhorter calls the new religion of anti-racism. Topics include identity politics, police violence and affirmative action.
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Mentioned as a source when commenters discuss anti-racism as a quasi-religion, rather than recommended on its own merits.
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Video by Sam Harris, played through YouTube.
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