Uncommon Sense: Episode 11 - What is a racist?

The conversation explores the concept of racism and the different forms of prejudice. The hosts discuss the nuances of racism and how it is not a black and white issue. They introduce the idea of four quadrants to categorize prejudice: unconscious prejudice, conscious prejudice, unconscious racism, and conscious racism. They also discuss the importance of intent and context in determining whether an action is racist. The conversation touches on topics like comedy, affirmative action, and systemic racism. The conversation explores various aspects of racism, prejudice, and bias. Anuj and Arya discuss the importance of defining goals and focusing on lifting all people up rather than supporting one race over another. They also delve into the topic of stop and frisk, highlighting how the policy itself may not be racist, but its application by police officers can be influenced by implicit bias. The conversation touches on personal preferences in relationships and friendships, acknowledging that while having preferences is acceptable, it's important to examine any underlying biases. They also discuss positive racism or prejudice, such as affirmative action, and the potential complexities and gray areas surrounding it.