The Dip (2007) by Seth Godin brilliantly lays out the concept of the "dip", a temporary setback in which the decision to quit or to persevere must be made, and which often comes just on the cusp of a breakthrough. Between a global pandemic, race riots galore, a looming depression, and the fact that the two finalists for leader of the free world can hardly complete a coherent sentence, 2020 is undoubtedly the most notable "dip" in recent American history. We can either quit now, give up on the idea of America, and allow division and hatred to define us, or we can find common ground, work together, and usher in a whole new era of human advancement. This dip is going to end up being the best thing that ever happened to America, but only if we can openly address the issues which have plagued our society for decades, especially with regard to race and class. No matter what opinions you may hold, you should always look at your ideas through the lens of skepticism. I know this may come as a shock to many of you, but there's a high probability that you (not me lol) don't know everything. In this episode, I will attempt to shake your foundation with steel-man arguments from an opposing viewpoint. If you are not ready to have an adult conversation about race and the police, then feel free to unsubscribe and spend the rest of your day watching Spongebob reruns in your play pen.