Why Dictators Fear Open Minds with Edi Bilimoria
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The Importance of Open-Minded Discourse in Oppressive Regimes
This chapter explores the critical role of open-mindedness in fostering healthy discourse, especially in the face of authoritarianism. The speakers highlight the importance of respectful dialogue in embracing diverse viewpoints and avoiding the pitfalls of divisive language.
Why Dictators Fear Open Minds with Edi Bilimoria
Edi Bilimoria, DPhil, FIMechE, CEng, is a Consultant Engineer and has been Project Manager and Head of Design for major projects such as the Channel Tunnel. He is a Trustee of the Scientific and Medical Network, Adviser to the Galileo Commission of the Network, a Trustee and a Council Member of the Francis Bacon Society, and was the Education Manager for the Theosophical Society in Australia. He is author of Mirages in Western Science Resolved by Occult Science, The Snake and the Rope: Problems in Western Science Resolved by Occult Science, and his four volume work, Unfolding Consciousness: Exploring the Living Universe and Intelligent Powers in Nature and Humans. He is also author of the article, “Truth in the Shadows: Why Dictators Fear Open Minds.” His website is edibilimoria.com.
Edi describes how dictators rise to power and how their playbook is always the same. He emphasizes the need for open-mindedness, education, and critical thinking to advance society forward in positive directions and the empowering roles of intuition, love, and vulnerability to confront authoritarianism.
(Recorded on July 14, 2025)
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