And now a Word from the BBC, perhaps..

The amazing Reggie Watts...

Adam Curtis The Century of the self

Adam Curtis on the Self.  The Century of the Self shows how psychoanalysis has shaped, corporations and Politics.  How to make one happy and thus docile...

James Baldwin

James Baldwin's words in this interview are applicable and relevant today as much as they were over 40 years ago.  He discusses critical consciousness, gentrification and identity.   

The Trap, Freedom

Adam Curtis is a writer and producer of compelling documentaries.  This series is called the Trap.  The trap that binds today is our post-modern concept of freedom.  He writes;

The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom

This series consists of three one-hour programmes which explore the concept and definition of freedom, specifically, "how a simplistic model of human beings as self-seeking, almost robotic, creatures led to today's idea of freedom."


This series can be found at The Internet Archive.  This is a truly interesting, critical and informative take on our western selves, enjoy..

The Black Elephant in the Room; Incarceration

Michelle Alexander and her book, The New Jim Crow exposes, the drug wars,  how the black  incarcerated population is a clear parallel to the American caste system. 
Get comfy and be ready to be disturbed.
Video:

Audio:
Incarceration As Social Control, an interview on KPFA 94.1 FM and KFCF 88.1 FM in Northern and Central California


Further food for thought:


The New Jim Crow | Mother Jones

TWIB is funny but if you have any questions, please read DuBois, Fanon or hooks instead.