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Shelley’s Plumbline · September 5 · 29 min

Some Truths That Hurt

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, hosts Shelley Stewart, Ricky Jones, and Mark Jamroz explore the persistent challenges of truth-telling in both professional and societal contexts. Key Topics Discussed: The Cost of Truth: An analysis of why individuals often prioritize saying what others want to hear over speaking necessary truths—a pattern observed from the 1950s through today. Barriers to Progress: An examination of how the fear of professional retaliation, selfishness, and the preservation of racial dominance stifle advocacy and collective growth. Responsibility & Literacy: A conversation on the importance of personal and familial accountability, and the growing concern over rising anti-intellectualism and the decline in engagement with historical documentation. Future Challenges: A preview of upcoming discussions, including the societal risks of artificial intelligence and the "illiteracy of America." Join us as we discuss the necessity of individual courage and the critical work required to prevent historical and painful experiences from being ignored. Support the show Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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In this episode, hosts Shelley Stewart, Ricky Jones, and Mark Jamroz explore the persistent challenges of truth-telling in both professional and societal contexts.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • The Cost of Truth: An analysis of why individuals often prioritize saying what others want to hear over speaking necessary truths—a pattern observed from the 1950s through today.
  • Barriers to Progress: An examination of how the fear of professional retaliation, selfishness, and the preservation of racial dominance stifle advocacy and collective growth.
  • Responsibility & Literacy: A conversation on the importance of personal and familial accountability, and the growing concern over rising anti-intellectualism and the decline in engagement with historical documentation.
  • Future Challenges: A preview of upcoming discussions, including the societal risks of artificial intelligence and the "illiteracy of America."

Join us as we discuss the necessity of individual courage and the critical work required to prevent historical and painful experiences from being ignored.

Support the show

Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and  LinkedIn.

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