Rational Black Thought
A discussion of all topics as seen through the eyes of a Black Atheist, Skeptic, Humanist, Existentialist
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 82 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Rational Black Thought Episode #28 APR 17, 2021 - Inherent bias in law enforcement, does it exist?
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What’s on my mind: Inherent bias in law enforcement, does it exist? https://gspp.berkeley.edu/assets/uploads/research/pdf/SpencerCharbonneauGlaser.Compass.2016.pdf
News:
- The trial…
Rational Black Thought Episode #27 April 10, 2021 - What defines success in America?
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What’s on my mind: What defines “success” in America? https://www.blackenterprise.com/new-survey-shows-african-americans-possess-more-inner-peace/
News:
- Another Trump shill write…
Rational Black Thought Episode #26 03-APR-2021 - The history of White Supremacy
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What’s on my mind: The History of Racism (White Supremacy): https://philpapers.org/rec/GIETCO, https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/aNT3q1HjY_MC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA1&dq=race+in…
Rational Black Thought Episode #25 Mar 27, 2021 - The 2022 Midterms, what to expect
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What’s on my mind: What to expect regarding the 2022 mid-term election: https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_elections,_2022
News:
- Another week another mass shooting: http…
Rational Black Thought Episode #24 Mar 20, 2021 - What do I Stand for?
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What’s on my mind: What do I stand for? https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-existential-anxiety-4163485
News:
- Gunman kills eight because he says he’s a Christian and a sex ad…
Rational Black Thought Episode #23 Mar 6, 2021 - What does Christianity Stand for?
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What’s on my mind: What does Christianity stand for? https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2018/04/02/most-flat-earthers-consider-themselves-religious, htt…
Rational Black Thought Episode #21 Mar 6, 2021 - Why optimism is bad for Black folks
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What’s on my mind: Why optimism can kill you: https://innovationandcreativityinstitute.com/stockdale-paradox/ and https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1169303.pdf
News:
- CAPC 2021 …
Rational Black Thought Episode #21 Feb 27, 2021 - Why do the dumbest people think they're smart?
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What’s on my mind: Why do the dumbest people think they are smart? (Dunning/Kruger Effect): https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740
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- A B…
Rational Black Thought Episode #20 Feb 20, 2021 - What does the Republican Party stand for?
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What’s on my mind: What does the Republican Party stand for? https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/republican-party, https://ballotpedia.org/The_Republican_Party_Platform,_…
Rational Black Thought Episode #19 Feb 13, 2021 - How Religion Diminishes Good and Amplifies Evil
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What’s on my mind: How religion destroys good and amplifies evil:
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- Impeachment 2.0, second try, likely to be the same result: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2021/fe…
Rational Black Thought Episode #18 Feb 06, 2021 - Weaponized Lies
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What’s on my mind: Weaponized Lies, how to protect yourself:
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- House voted to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/0…
Rational Black Thought Episode #17 Jan 30, 2021 - The Big Lie, Part II
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What’s on my mind: The Big Part 2, the original Big Lie.
News:
- Update from Trump:
- The Republican Party caves to Trump’s pressure: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01…
Rational Black Thought Episode # -16 The Big Lie
What’s on my mind: The Big lie, how to build a fascist state: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/magazine/trump-coup.html
News:
- The 2020 Election update the (inauguration of Joe Biden & K…
Rational Black Thought Episode # 15 16-JAN-2021 We are at an inflection point
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What’s on my mind: We are at an Infection Point and poised for accelerated success or substantial long-term failure.
News:
- The 2020 Election update (inauguration): https://www.blo…
Rational Black Thought Episode # 14 10-JAN-2021: We are living in the fucking Twilight Zone
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What’s on my mind: Changing the future requires us to change how we see the world
News:
- The 2020 Election, where we stand: https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-01-07…
Rational Black Thought Episode # 13 2-JAN-2021: If we don't change, nothing changes
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What’s on my mind: Changing the future requires us to change how we see the world
News:
- The 2020 Election, where we stand: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/12/31/…
Rational Black Thought Episode # 12 26-DEC-2020 - Past is prologue, what I learned in 2020
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What’s on my mind: The past is prologue, what I learned in 2020 and what it means for 2021?
News:
- Donald Dick's last ditch attempts to subvert the election: https://www.thedailybe…
Rational Black Thought Episode # 11 19-DEC-2020: Republicans are trying to overthrow democracy, what do we do?
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What’s on my mind: Republicans have tried to overthrow the government, what should happen? https://theweek.com/articles/954673/constitution-answer-seditious-members-congress
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Rational Black Thought Episode # 10 12-DEC-2020 If it wasn't so dangerous, it would be funny
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What’s on my mind: This would be funny if it weren’t so serious: https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/interactive/2020/election-integrity/ and https://scroll.in/article/9799…
Rational Black Thought Episode # -9 05-DEC-2020: Are you crazy or am I?...it's you
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What’s on my mind: Is it me that’s crazy or is it you? Hint, it’s you
News:
- State of the Georgia runoff elections: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/528582-warnock-leading-loe…