Topic: 1974 Film

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30: School of Thought
• 43:39 - 47:13

30: School of Thought

Trick Baby and the Neutralization of Smart Leaders

A clip from the 1974 film "Trick Baby" illustrates a theory of social engineering where intelligent individuals from marginalized communities are integrated into the dominant society to neutralize them. The dialogue suggests that by providing "creature comforts" and status, the establishment prevents these individuals from becoming revolutionary leaders against the system. The hosts apply this "neutralization" concept to modern black leadership and corporate-backed figures.