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Mushon Zer-Aviv

Mar 6, 2024

01:18:47

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Israeli peace activist Mushon Zer-Aviv discusses the binary partisanship in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The podcast explores the 'You Are Not Here' project, challenges of empathy and compassion in conflict, and constructive solutions for coexistence. It delves into the complexities of human experiences in a digital age and the importance of collaboration in addressing global issues.

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Quick takeaways

Empathy and compassion are crucial in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, moving beyond binary partisanship.

Advocating for 'Two-States, One Homeland' promotes shared prosperity and peace with open borders and partnership.

Complexity and ambiguity must be embraced in conflict resolution, focusing on mapping relationships and reframing narratives for trust-building.

Deep dives

Moving Beyond Binary Partisanship in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The conversation emphasizes the need to move beyond binary partisanship in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hushan Zar Aviv discusses the importance of empathy and compassion in addressing the conflict, highlighting the limitations of empathy and the need for a more nuanced and compassionate approach to build trust and prevent further violence.

Introduction

3min

You Are Not Here: Mapping Distant Realities

17min

Navigating Empathy and Compassion in Conflict

7min

Navigating Empathy in the Midst of Conflict

5min

Empathy, Complexity, and Constructive Solutions

32min

Embracing Complexity and Collaboration in a Digital Age

17min

Navigating Challenges and Expressing Appreciation

3min

Artist, designer, technologist, writer, and Israeli peace activist, Mushon Zer-Aviv shows us why binary partisanship in the Israeli-Palstinian conflict hurts everyone, and what to do about.

📕 Your Empathy is Killing Us is now available.

About Mushon Zer-Aviv

Mushon Zer-Aviv is a designer, writer, educator and activist based in Tel Aviv. His work often involves mapping and way-finding through physical, digital and political landscapes. These are also the themes he explore in his current research titled Friction and Flow — a design theory of change. Mushon is a member of the Israeli/Palestinian movement A Land For All - Two States, One Homeland, He is a senior faculty member at Shenkar College and an alumni of Eyebeam - art and technology center in New York.

Show Notes:

Support Israelis and Palestinians working towards a shared future:

A Land For All - Two States, One Homeland

Read Mushon’s articles:

Your Empathy is Killing Us

Israel Commits Suicide of Biblical Proportions, and America Is There to Assist

Also mentioned:

Hope in the Dark / Rebecca Solnit

The Carrier Bag of Fiction / Ursula K. Le Guin

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