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Charlyn and Faefyx take on the first book in Brandon Sanderson\u2019s Mistborn series, \u201cThe Final Empire\u201d (originally published as \u201cMistborn\u201d), in the first of an ongoing series. Tune in for discussions on classism tied to racism, the use of religions and an intriguing magic system in storytelling, and hear Faefyx make probably incorrect predictions for book 2 (they haven\u2019t read it yet).\xa0\n\xa0\nFind us on Facebook and Instagram at Unramblings, on Twitter at @UnramblingsPod, and on our website at MarkCollington.com/Unramblings. Email us with feedback, questions, and suggestions at unramblingspodcast@gmail.com. Continue the conversation on social media with #Unramblings!\xa0 \xa0\n\xa0\nPlease rate and review wherever you listen, as it helps more people to find the show. Recommendations and shares are good, too.\xa0 \xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nShow Notes:\xa0 \xa0\n\xa0\nPaolo Freire - Pedagogy of the Oppressed Great book, and really short! One of the foundational texts of critical pedagogy; we refer to his description of how an individual oppressor achieves true solidarity with the oppressed, as well as Freire\u2019s description of false generosity, or charity that targets the symptoms of an unjust society, which supports the oppressive system and fails to address the underlying cause of social problems \u2013 the oppressive system itself.\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nSnopes - LBJ Quote on Race "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." \u2013 Lyndon B. Johnson\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nNPR - Is a Placebo a Sham If You Know It's Fake and It Still Works?\n\xa0\xa0\nWashington Post - Five myths about placebos\n\xa0\xa0\nLate Thoughts: Avatar\xa0\xa0\nWikipedia - White Lotus \u2013 Apparently, the White Lotus Society was an actual secret society that inspired multiple rebellions in imperial China\xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nLate Thoughts: Hamilton\n[Video] Bernadette Banner - Unpacking the Hamilton Costumes: Historical Accuracy?\n\xa0\xa0\nLate Thoughts: Birds of Prey\nTor - On the Significance of Harley Quinn's Split Lip in Birds of Prey