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What does it mean?
The speaker claims to have no prejudice by hating everyone equally.
In plain terms
I hate everyone equally so I have no prejudice.
What can you take from it?
Equal hatred is not true equality.

Where it applies

  • discussing bias
  • confessing feelings

Putting it to work

  • challenge bias
  • love equally

Questions to consider

  • Is hating everyone fair?
  • How do you overcome prejudice?

Another view

It redefines prejudice as universal hate.

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