March 29, 2022
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Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass
Modern Corporate Racism & Causesumerism
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss the intricacies of racism and misappropriated modern versions of perpetuating racist thinking through hypocritical so-called "diversity and inclusion" training and various other inappropriate artifacts of corporate culture regardless of intent. Race is a social construct, not a scientific or empirical quality of humanity, so we discuss possible ways to move past the social construct. Lastly, we discuss what it means to be marginalized and ways we can move away from the status quo and do far better.
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“You know you have a good job if you don't know what day it is.
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Reflects on the perception of job satisfaction when time pressure and rigid schedules are minimized.
Follow Up Notes
The hosts discuss the value of audience interaction, highlighting how listener feedback can deepen engagement and generate new ideas.
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The idea of opening podcasts to audience interaction makes the content feel more dynamic and community-driven.
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Online trolling is framed as both a potential challenge and an opportunity for engagement, depending on how creators respond.
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“I wouldn't handle the idea of actually hurting one of these nameless, faceless corporations.
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Highlights ethical hesitation around hacking and causing harm, even toward large institutions.
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Certification program focused on ethical hacking and penetration testing, requiring hands-on problem solving and reporting skills.
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Story about a fast-food worker using a radio announcer voice highlights how personality can transform ordinary interactions.
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“That boils my blood when someone takes tips meant for workers.
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Critiques unethical labor practices where employers appropriate tips intended for service staff.
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Research showing how reflective surfaces can reduce urban heat, improving environmental conditions in cities.
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“Planting a tree in this area is just a symbolic act.
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Challenges assumptions about environmental initiatives, emphasizing the importance of measurable impact.
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Explores indirect emissions in supply chains and how they represent the largest challenge in corporate sustainability efforts.
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Infographic showing how cause-based marketing blends emotional messaging with profit incentives, often creating a gap between perceived and actual impact.
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“Is that all marketing anyway? I feel like, if you're careful and you personally give a shit, you could run a marketing department that actually does something
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Questions whether all marketing ultimately serves as persuasion regardless of ethical framing.
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Infographic illustrating how corporate-driven social initiatives intersect with socioeconomic inequality, showing how branding, resource distribution, education, and environmental access influence life outcomes.
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“It's not up to the corporation to fix that. It's up to you.
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Emphasizes personal responsibility in addressing bias and social behavior.
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Infographic illustrating how race functions as a socially constructed framework layered over biological human variation.
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Explains how companies may promote socially responsible branding while engaging in practices with limited real-world impact.
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Infographic contrasting forced-outcome bias training with open-ended self-reflection models that encourage deeper understanding.
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“If you can't have an honest conversation with yourself, you'll never have one.
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Highlights introspection as essential for personal growth and bias awareness.
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Explores how news outlets shape perception through framing and selective reporting.
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Infographic showing how clickbait and algorithms reinforce beliefs and drive repeated engagement.
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The “you might be marginalized if” segment humorously reframes socioeconomic challenges as lived experiences.
Follow Up Notes
Lack of financial literacy is identified as a key factor contributing to long-term marginalization.
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Overview of global inequality including income gaps and social mobility.
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Infographic illustrating how income, education, and environment shape life outcomes.
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