Justin Bauman Highlights Internal Mindset as the Key to Ending Slavery at the End of Slavery Summit

During the fifth day of the "End of Slavery Summit," broadcast on July 30, researcher and activist Justin Bauman joined host Cory Endrulat to discuss a provocative truth: the main obstacle to ending slavery is not external oppressors but the deeply rooted "slave mentality" within individuals. Bauman critiqued modern abolition efforts, highlighting how even those claiming to fight for freedom are often still conditioned by state influence. He emphasized that true liberation involves eradicating this internal mindset of subjugation. Bauman challenged hypocrisy in societal narratives, referencing COVID-era protests' slogans about rights and questioning the support for violent institutions that violate personal freedoms. He argued that supporting coercive systems out of fear perpetuates moral hypocrisy, comparing it to a slave advocating for gentler masters—still enslavement. He explored why many cling to their own mental chains, citing psychological trauma and manufactured helplessness, and urged individuals to elevate their standards by choosing genuine freedom as a daily practice. Bauman pointed out that most prefer to vote for less oppressive leaders rather than confront their de...