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Reverend TD Jakes and Charlamagne Tha God discuss a hypothesis by Dr. Ish Major regarding "post-traumatic slave disorder." The theory suggests that trauma from slavery is passed down genetically, similar to studies conducted on the children of Holocaust survivors. The hosts argue that this "victimization mentality" is a form of the nocebo effect, where the narrative of trauma becomes more destructive than the historical events themselves.
The discussion critiques political commentator Angela Rye and her use of the term "post-traumatic slave disorder." The hosts reflect on the "fog of war" created by the pandemic, noting how easy it is to forget the mechanics of mind control when immersed in a crisis. They suggest that the only way to escape this psychological pressure is to avoid mainstream news and actively engage with media in a non-passive, critical manner.
The creation of the Department of Education in 1979 under Jimmy Carter shifted school oversight, but the discussion argues that the fundamental issue of unequal facilities remained. Furthermore, the psychological trauma and PTSD inflicted on children forced into hostile environments were largely ignored by political actors.
