This episode is about how we explain why bad things happen. We hear the story of Michael Jindra, a cultural anthropologist who challenges the common narrative around health disparities in the United States. Our topics include free will, systemic racism, and personal responsibility.Michael’s blog: "Covid, Health Inequality and the Avoidance of Behavioral Explanations."To engage deeper with these ideas, check out our related posts:
For comments and questions email communications@heterodoxacademy.org.This episode was hosted by Zach Rausch. The artwork was inspired by Jindra’s piece and was created by Lexi Polokoff. You can follow her on Instagram @lexipolokoffart
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