The Dig: Identity, Power, and Speech with Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
Prevailing identity politics norms call on people “listen to the most affected” or “centre the most marginalized." But this often works out quite badly in practice. Philosopher Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò on his brilliant essay "Being-in-the-Room Privilege: Elite C...
December 5, 2020
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December 5, 2020
The Dig: Identity, Power, and Speech with Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
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<p>Prevailing identity politics norms call on people “listen to the most affected” or “centre the most marginalized." But this often works out quite badly in practice. Philosopher Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò on his brilliant essay "<a href="https://www.thephilosopher1923.org/essay-taiwo" rel="nofollow">Being-in-the-Room Privilege: Elite Capture and Epistemic Deference</a>."</p><p>It's The Dig's four-year anniversary. Support us at <a href="patreon.com/TheDig" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/TheDig</a> and take a moment to post something to social media about why you listen to The Dig and how it has shaped your politics.</p><div></div>
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