Sense and Theory are joined this week by close friend, and host of Somebody Gotta Say This Shit, Laron “Irk Dah Nerv” Clayborne for a 2 hour roundtable discussion on race. From it’s etymological origins to its impact on modern day society, the fellas raise serious questions about race and it’s utility to humanity going forward.

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Intro|Outro Music: Chris Farley’s Ghost by Ghost Features

Timestamps

01:37-Guest Introduction

03:34-What Is Race?

11:00-Race As A Social Construct

23:00-The Utility Of Race

43:10-Power Plus Prejudice

61:37-Systemic Racism vs. White Supremacy

71:50-White Privilege And Cultural Appropriation

84:20-Reparations

111:08-Final Thoughts

118:02-Beanz The Merciless

Sources Our Guest:Laron Clayborne |Instagram|Twitter U.S. vs. U.K. Demographics Race Etymology Race As Taxonomy Race As Social Construct AAPA On Race Black As A Label U.S. Demographic Projections Prejudice Plus Power One Drop Rule 1866 Civil Rights Act King Flex Appropriated Tortillas Japanese Internment Reparations Daryl Davis vs. KKK