Published Jan 24, 2018

AMP #135 Michael Wood Jr. on When Consciousness Meets Criminal Justice

Michael Wood Jr., a former police officer turned whistleblower, joins Aubrey Marcus to challenge the foundations of criminal justice, urging for a more humane and conscious system. They delve into trauma's effect on behavior, the debate over free will, and the societal barriers of tribalism and misinformation that impede societal progress.

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Criminal Justice
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Human Behavior
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Societal Issues
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AMP #135 Michael Wood Jr. on When Consciousness Meets Criminal Justice

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Expanding Free Will

The Power of Peace

Challenging Societal Divisions

Challenging Beliefs

Recognizing Our Shared Humanity

Maximizing Focus

Crimes and Punishments

Embracing Mistakes

Changing Ideas, Delayed Science

Illusions of Perception

Creating Conscious Justice

Challenging Tribalism

Fighting for Justice

The 911 Call

Go for Your Win

Episode Highlights

Criminal Justice

Human Behavior

Societal Issues

AMP #135 Michael Wood Jr. on When Consciousness Meets Criminal Justice

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Criminal JusticeMichael Wood Jr., a former Baltimore PD officer and whistleblower, explores the philosophical underpinnings of criminal justice and offers a vision for a more conscious and equitable system. He discusses the ethical dilemmas in policing and the importance of rehumanizing justice.

Criminal Justice

Human BehaviorMichael Wood examines the impact of trauma on human behavior and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity. He also debates the concept of free will and highlights the role of human cooperation in societal evolution.

Human Behavior

Societal IssuesAubrey Marcus and Michael Wood Jr. discuss the deep-rooted issues of tribalism and the potential for unity in society. They explore how systemic inequality and misinformation perpetuate divisions and hinder progress.

Societal Issues