The pandemic has unearthed uncomfortable conversations on privilege and its impact on different social groups in uncertain times. However, the experience of privilege isn’t always a negative, but something which we should recognise and have more honest conversations about going forward.// You'll find the show notes/newsletter edition of this episode here: http://bit.ly/tkissue26Introduction: the future of learning, the privilege paradox [0:15]Thoughts on how the pandemic disrupts theoretical discussion (Case Studies: Universal Basic Income) [2:02]Case Study: Remote Working [3:55]Case Study: Remote Learning [5:10]The drawbacks of remote learning [7:00]Dispensing of grading and traditional assessments [10:55]The racial biases within the predicted grading system and the disadvantages to black students [12:03]The Birth Lottery: Fortune, Friction, Hope and Luck [15:23]Meritocracy has its merits [16:50]The lack of representation in privilege [18:40]The privilege of living in the modern age, and digital access [20:05]Natural Friction and Manufactured Friction [21:58]How benefit of the doubt is a misallocated resource [24:02]Varying degrees of friction and culture [25:00]The real issue with denying privilege exists [27:00]// If you liked this episode, check out my thought-provoking newsletter full of dry humour and useful resources at: www.theknowledge.substack.com.// Keep the conversation going on Twitter at @Delikwu using the hashtag #TheKnowledgeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theknowledge/donations