

Conversations: Anthony Dillon, Indigenous Academic and Commentator.
14 snips Sep 22, 2023
In this interview, John Anderson sits down with his good friend Anthony Dillon, an Indigenous academic and commentator. They discuss his background growing up with two great extended families as role models, his father's role as Australia's first Indigenous police officer, the importance of recognizing commonalities over differences, the need for secure environments for children's success, reservations about the effectiveness of the voice mechanism, the importance of judging individuals based on their own merits, the concept of macarata and the complexities of forgiveness, and concerns about generalizing historical wrongdoings to present generations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Race, Upbringing, and Indigenous Issues
03:10 • 8min
Indigenous Disadvantage and Creating Opportunities
11:25 • 18min
The Lack of Humility in Addressing Indigenous Issues
29:46 • 10min
Challenging Racial Discrimination in the Constitution
39:23 • 8min
Exploring the Meaning of Macarata and the Complexity of Forgiveness
47:18 • 2min
Reservations about the concept of voice and historical wrongdoings
48:56 • 10min