Zero

What happens when a society believes that one group's gain must come at another group's expense?

In this episode of [un]phased unedited, Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa explore the concept of the zero-sum game and the powerful ways it shapes American culture, policy, and public perception. From Heather McGhee's groundbreaking book, The Sum of Us to a recent advertising controversy involving Converse, they explore how challenged we are to manage "healthy heat" through important conversations.

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Mentioned in the show

Heather C. McGhee

Who the heck approved the Converse ad? – The Boston Globe

Converse pulls ad, apologizes after backlash over alleged KKK imagery, ABC News reports - Reuters

Converse Removes Ad that Drew Comparisons to KKK Imagery - NYT

Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror – Equity Justice Initiative