How Symbolic Thought Enslaves the Mind | Edgar J. Ridley Interviewed by Molefi Kete Asante скачать в хорошем качестве

How Symbolic Thought Enslaves the Mind | Edgar J. Ridley Interviewed by Molefi Kete Asante

In this inaugural Molefi Kete Asante Institute Interview with Great Thinkers, Dr. Molefi Kete Asante sits down with renowned scholar and consultant Edgar J. Ridley (author of An African Answer, The Golden Apple, and Symbolism Revisited) to discuss the power of symbolic thought, its connection to racism, and how it continues to shape global culture. Together with Dr. Linda Ridley, they explore Ridley’s groundbreaking concept of the Symptomatic Thought Process, a framework designed to free human behavior from the destructive influence of symbolism, mythology, and superstition. 🔑 Key topics in this interview: • Why Edgar J. Ridley believes symbolic thinking is a form of mental illness. • The role of eugenics in the Western educational system. • How racism and symbolic systems reinforce each other globally. • The connection between chattel slavery and modern workplace management. • Why African-centered scholarship is key to breaking free from symbolic dependency. 👉 This is a powerful, original dialogue about race, history, and the path forward for humanity.