Posted January 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, Leo Gura said: Apologies if it offended you. I was doing a very honest stream of consciousness in that video. I might take that video down to avoid further offense. You could just bleep out that one word instead of scaping all of the video? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, Average Investor said: @Leo Gura You could go into the youtube editor and it lets you add sound to an old video. You could just add a small sound effect there if you wanted to remove that piece. I second this... this video was my first introduction to this channel and seriously changed my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) I'm black and this phenomenon is quite interesting to me. No thoughts one way or another though for what it's worth. Racial slurs are an interesting concept, are saying them from an investigatory perspective still considered hurtful? This also ties into historical contexts, 2015 is a different time than we are now. We're in an era where we seek to find objective morality; is such a thing possible? What if our actions/words/thoughts today are considered intolerant 20 years from now, does that make us objectively intolerant today? Edited January 23, 2022 by LordFall Owner of creatives community all around Canada as well as a business mastermind Follow me on Instagram @Kylegfall <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, BenG said: No use of that word deserves a defense. Why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, LordFall said: I'm black and this phenomenon is quite interesting to me. No thoughts one way or another though for what it's worth. Racial slurs are an interesting concept, are saying them from an investigatory perspective still considered hurtful? This also ties into historical contexts, 2015 is a different time than we are now. We're in an era where we seek to find objective morality; is such a thing possible? What our actions/words/thoughts today are considered intolerant 20 years from now, does that make us objectively intolerant today? I liked your take. Awesome. INFJ-T,ptsd,BPD, autism, anger issues Cleared out ignore list today. .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, LordFall said: I'm black and this phenomenon is quite interesting to me. No thoughts one way or another though for what it's worth. Racial slurs are an interesting concept, are saying them from an investigatory perspective still considered hurtful? This also ties into historical contexts, 2015 is a different time than we are now. We're in an era where we seek to find objective morality; is such a thing possible? What our actions/words/thoughts today are considered intolerant 20 years from now, does that make us objectively intolerant today? The world is 1000% intolerant just go to the southern part of the U.S and the southern part of any part of the country, the world for that matter. Racial equality is still a huge issue. This is why we have to hold others accountable. Perhaps Leo has a shadow in race? People have lost their livelihoods for saying this word, last year’s NASCAR champion lost his job, sponsors, and was banned for one year for saying this and lost his homes. It’s a word that shouldn’t be in your vocabulary. Sure, it’s one thing if you are in the middle of a story and you say it in context, but to put it in a video, especially in the context as he was judging others suggests racism on his part. Edited January 23, 2022 by Thestarguitarist14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, BenG said: It would be below me to even have that conversation. Not judging by your previous posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Thestarguitarist14 said: in context, but to put it in a video, especially in the context as he was judging others suggests racism on his part. I apologize that I was a bit harsh towards you initially and I understand what you mean (better now). I see your point. INFJ-T,ptsd,BPD, autism, anger issues Cleared out ignore list today. .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, BenG said: Well damn. I'm officially owned. ? Looks like you missed the point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) The video is offensive and it should be removed, but in Leo's defence he was being honest about his own judgements which requires some balls to do, and in a less direct way it is good to admit that you are racist. I'm not saying Leo is racist in the way that he is consciously against black people but still unconsciously so in ways like all white people including me. White Egos still see the world's racist power structure as beneficial and have an unconscious bias in favour of it. I will admit that I have also judged black people in my mind while thinking the n-word. It's not good and I strive and work to not do it, but it is better to be conscious of it and admit it than to lie to other people and to yourself like many neo-liberals do, that they are not racist because they donate a lot of money to war child or something and post some woke infographics on social media. Edited January 23, 2022 by Intense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Intense said: but it is better to be conscious of it and admit it than to lie to other people and yourself like many neo-liberals do, that they are not racist because they donate a lot of money to war child or something and post some woke infographics on social media. 2 minutes ago, Intense said: The video is offensive and it should be removed, I haven't rewatched the whole video but wasn't the point of the exercise not to let words have an emotional effect on us? You can still recognize the problems with the word in a social context and act appropriately. When it elicits so many emotional reactions for so many people isn't it appropriate to say it for the sake of consciousness and introspection? It seems to me that what contributes to the perpetuation of racism is all the gut-level, reactions and defensive argumentations people have, that seems to lead to unconscious denial and repression because all of us are racist to a degree and are forced to take sides and defend ourselves into a position of not being a racist. We as a society can't move in accordance with the Tao if we can't honestly introspect our contradicting beliefs/feelings in this way. So my basic claim is: there are contexts in which it is okay to say the n word. Curious about your thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Thestarguitarist14 said: I don’t know what made him believe that it was okay to say this. Stop being such a triggered snowflake ffs. Everyone has had racist thoughts during his life at some point, Leo is not a saint above us. Keep in mind it was a judgement made during his lifetime when maybe he was still immature. The video itself is over 7 years old. Plus it was a totally honest assesment about judgements he made during his life. Judegements are not supposed to be pretty nor "high consciouss" stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, Intense said: work to not do it, but it is better to be conscious of it and admit it than to lie to other people and to yourself like many neo-liberals do, that they are not racist because they donate a lot of money to war child or something and post some woke infographics on social media. Can you explain this sentence again? I did not understand what it meant. Aren't liberals the ones who aren't racist at all? INFJ-T,ptsd,BPD, autism, anger issues Cleared out ignore list today. .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Leo Gura said: I might take that video down to avoid further offense Please man dont'. It is honestly one of your best basic self-development video and it has helped me and probably thousands more A LOT. If you really do not want just edit it and reupload it without the N word part or keep it somehwere where we can still see it (not youtube though). Throwing away such wisdom for a single word would be such a waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, Karmadhi said: Stop being such a triggered snowflake ffs. Everyone has had racist thoughts during his life at some point, Leo is not a saint above us. Keep in mind it was a judgement made during his lifetime when maybe he was still immature. The video itself is over 7 years old. Plus it was a totally honest assesment about judgements he made during his life. Judegements are not supposed to be pretty nor "high consciouss" stuff. Why don’t you stop being racist? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Leo Gura said: I might take that video down to avoid further offense. Maybe just put a description underneath the video? Like the Vaush did when he used it tactically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 Don't attack each other over this. You are God. You are Truth. You are Love. You are Infinity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Thestarguitarist14 said: Why don’t you stop being racist? I am unconsciously racist to an extent because of unconscious indoctrination, could you help me not be racist? I hope you see that my question is sincere. Edited January 23, 2022 by Koeke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 Just now, Koeke said: I am unconsciously racist to an extent because of unconscious indoctrination, could you help me not be racist? We all are. Just try to be aware of the thoughts, notice how logically it's stupid and how you feel when you think that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Opo said: We all are. Just try to be aware of the thoughts, notice how logically it's stupid and how you feel when you think that. Yes, I know. I want @Thestarguitarist14 to realize racism is unconscious and you can't just wish it away by demonizing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
