Wise The Dome TV

Rakeem Shabazz
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Wise the Dome TV brings you powerful conversations on Black history, Pan-Africanism, and radical political thought. Our channel dives into topics like African liberation movements, decolonization, revolutionary theory, African spiritual traditions, and the intersection of science and society. Through interviews with leading scholars, activists, and cultural thinkers, we offer deep insights and fresh perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. If you're passionate about uncovering the legacies of African resistance, exploring critical theories on race and power, and engaging with forward-thinki

  1. 4H AGO

    Gerald Perreira & Dwayne Wong: South Africa & Pan African Solidarity

    In this powerful episode of Wise The Dome TV, we sit down with Gerald Perreira and Dwayne Wong for a deep discussion on Pan-Africanism, sovereignty, global politics, and the illusion of democracy in the modern world. We examine whether nations that cannot defend themselves militarily or economically are ultimately treated like vassal states by larger world powers, and whether the American political system truly offers meaningful political alternatives or simply manages opposition within a controlled framework.The conversation also explores the rise of Ibrahim Traoré and why he has become such a symbolic figure across Africa and the diaspora. We discuss the growing crisis in Mali, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), and whether the emerging bloc of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger represents the beginning of a new anti-colonial movement in Africa or another complicated political moment shaped by military power and foreign pressure. We also examine France’s attempts to reposition itself in Africa and whether its policies represent genuine change or simply a new form of maintaining influence on the continent.In addition, we tackle the idea of “the myth of democracy,” the continued public interest surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, and the growing tensions surrounding xenophobia and anti-immigrant violence in South Africa. Finally, we confront the difficult question of whether Pan-Africanism today is a living political project or, for some, an unfulfilled myth. This is a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on African solidarity, empire, liberation, and the political realities shaping the modern world.

    1h 23m

  2. 4D AGO

    Algorithms of Empire (Ep 6); Special Guest: Dr. Jon R. Lindsay - The Human Factor in AI Warfare

    In this episode, we separate myth from reality in military AI. Dr. Jon R. Lindsay explains that the most persistent misconception is confusing automated weapons (like homing torpedoes or Iron Dome) with decision-support systems (like Palantir’s Maven or Israel’s Lavender). The latter don’t pull triggers—they help humans sort intelligence, prioritize targets, and plan strikes at massive scale, as seen when the U.S. claimed to hit 1,000 targets in Iran within 24 hours. Lindsay traces this back over a century, from Civil War-era naval mines to Cold War systems like SAGE and Igloo White, arguing that organizational innovation—not just better algorithms—determines whether AI amplifies or reduces human error.The conversation then turns to real-world failures and the paradox of human judgment. Lindsay walks through civilian casualties in Iraq, Afghanistan, and a 2026 Tomahawk strike on a girls’ school near an Iranian naval base, showing how algorithmic bias and over-reliance on automation have deep historical roots. He offers mitigation strategies beyond technical fixes: better rules of engagement, diverse human teams to challenge automated outputs, and auditing target lists for bias. Finally, he explains why AI makes humans more important in war—because prediction (what AI does well) is not the same as judgment (what commanders must do). People still define values, handle ambiguity, and accept responsibility, meaning technology alone will never replace the messy, moral work of war.Link to the article:https://theconversation.com/us-milita...

    42 min

  3. MAY 11

    Sudip Bhattacharya: Combat Literature, Authoritarianism, Fascism and Frantz Fanon

    We sit down with Sudip Bhattacharya to discuss *Combat Literature: On Writing & Revolution* and Authoritarianism Is Not the Issue. Fascism Is.We explore the role of literature in political struggle, from Frantz Fanon to the Black Panther Party, and ask what makes writing truly revolutionary. Then we shift into a critical debate on authoritarianism, fascism, and power—unpacking George Jackson’s claim that “fascism is already here,” the limits of free speech, and whether dismantling elite control requires new forms of authority.A focused conversation on writing, revolution, and how power actually operates.Follow Sudip Bhattacharya on Substack:[https://substack.com/@sudipbhattachar...](https://substack.com/@sudipbhattachar...)

    1h 3m

  4. MAY 4

    Blak Pantha on Ogun: The Spirit of Iron, War, and Transformation

    Blak Pantha on Ogun: The Spirit of Iron, War, and TransformationIn this episode, we sit down with Blak Pantha to explore the power and meaning of Ogun, the Orisha of iron, war, technology, and transformation. We break down Ogun’s role in African spiritual systems, his connection to creation and destruction, and what his energy represents in both historical and modern contexts. This conversation goes beyond mythology to examine how Ogun shapes ideas of discipline, power, and revolutionary change.Link to Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Afrikan-Spirituality-Children-Diaspora/dp/B0D41ZMQC6

    1h 21m

  5. APR 30

    Knowledge King: Jung, Silent Work, & The Inner Architecture Of Being

    Knowledge King: Jung, Silent Work, & The Inner Architecture Of BeingWhat does it mean to truly know yourself, not just intellectually but in a lived and embodied way? In this conversation, we sit down with Knowledge King to explore inner work, consciousness, and the symbolic structure of the self. Drawing from Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, and the spiritual insights of Sufism, we explore how transformation happens quietly through what we call silent work. This episode moves beyond surface-level self-improvement into the deeper architecture of being, where we examine the ego, the shadow, symbolism, and the law of inner correspondence, the idea that your outer reality reflects your inner state. We also touch on Individuation and the process of integrating the self, along with the tension between intellectual knowledge and embodied knowing. If you are interested in self-mastery, philosophy, and spiritual development, this conversation offers a deeper lens into what it means to transform from within.Knowledge King’s new book Silent Work is available now. Support the work and learn more here: [https://thesilentwork.com/](https://thesilentwork.com/)

    1h 8m

  6. APR 27

    Dr. John Aden: Is It Time To Retire They Came Before Columbus?

    Dr. John Aden: Is It Time To Retire They Came Before Columbus?In this episode, we critically examine the ideas popularized by Ivan Van Sertima and his book They Came Before Columbus, focusing on claims about pre-Columbian contact between Africa and the Americas. We discuss arguments involving ancient Egyptians in the Americas, the Canary Current theory, and the story of Abu Bakr II of the Mali Empire allegedly sailing across the Atlantic. We also place these ideas in historical and scholarly context, asking what evidence exists, what remains speculative, and how these narratives have been received in mainstream archaeology and African diaspora studies.The conversation also explores how these theories have been used and sometimes misused in modern identity debates, including within segments of the “Pretindian” movement, where contested histories are sometimes invoked in ways that deny or obscure African ancestry. We break down the difference between Afrocentric historical reclamation, speculative historical reconstruction, and claims that lack archaeological or documentary support.This episode is about separating myth, interpretation, and evidence, while also understanding why these narratives carry such power in discussions of identity, history, and belonging.Subscribe to Wise the Dome TV for more conversations on African history, theory, and critical debates in Black studies and diaspora thought.

    1h 43m

  7. APR 20

    Dr. Tony Baugh: Cedric Robinson, Cornel West, & CLR James - In Search Of Black Marxism

    Dr. Tony Baugh: Cedric Robinson, Cornel West, & CLR James - In Search Of Black MarxismIn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Tony Baugh for a focused discussion on Black Marxist thought and its development across key intellectual traditions. Using his paper In Search of Black Marxism as a foundation, the conversation examines how figures like Cedric Robinson, Cornel West, and C. L. R. James engage, challenge, and reshape Marxist analysis in relation to Black history and struggle.The discussion explores core tensions around race, class, culture, and historical experience, offering a clear look at what is at stake in defining and interpreting Black Marxism today.

    1h 16m

  8. APR 13

    Brother Legend: Afropessimism, Non-Being & Social Death

    In this conversation, we explore Afropessimism through the work of Frank B. Wilderson III and related thinkers, focusing on core concepts such as social death, anti-Blackness, and non-being. We examine how Afropessimism frames Black existence within modern civil society, and why it argues that anti-Blackness is foundational rather than incidental to the structure of the world. The discussion also touches on tensions within the framework, including debates over ontology, political strategy, and the limits of liberation within existing systems.

    1h 13m
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Wise the Dome TV brings you powerful conversations on Black history, Pan-Africanism, and radical political thought. Our channel dives into topics like African liberation movements, decolonization, revolutionary theory, African spiritual traditions, and the intersection of science and society. Through interviews with leading scholars, activists, and cultural thinkers, we offer deep insights and fresh perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. If you're passionate about uncovering the legacies of African resistance, exploring critical theories on race and power, and engaging with forward-thinki

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  • Creator
    Rakeem Shabazz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rakeem Shabazz
  • Show Website
    Wise The Dome TV

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