Episode 20: Biases and a Fight for a Better Future
Jun 6, 2024
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Hosts discuss objectivity, biases, Nakba, independence day. They share personal experiences during Israel-Gaza war. Reflect on emotional complexity on national holidays. Address criticism, biases in journalism and politics. Emphasize promoting dialogue and understanding for positive change.
Expanding lectures to engage Jewish Israelis on shared perspectives and identity.
Initiative on Palestinian identity emerges from Nakba Day backlash, promoting dialogue and understanding.
Deep dives
Reflecting on Personal and Professional Endeavors
The hosts of the podcast episode discuss their experiences over the past eight months, sharing their activities and projects. One host reveals their coping mechanism through work and travel, engaging in projects in locations like Belfast and Cyprus. The other host focuses on expanding their lectures to reach broader audiences, particularly aiming to engage with the Jewish Israeli population to discuss identity and shared perspectives.
Initiating Conversations on Palestinian Identity
A new initiative focused on Palestinian identity in Israel emerges from a teacher who faced backlash for her involvement in the Nakba Day march. Palestinian and Jewish Israeli individuals collaborate to host discussions in living rooms to address identity and cultural narratives. The hosts also discuss upcoming speaking engagements, including events in Ireland, aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding.
Commitment to Podcast and Community Growth
The hosts announce their dedication to the podcast and the larger community, aiming to expand it into a more comprehensive movement of dialogue and acceptance. They emphasize the importance of addressing challenging topics openly and promoting diverse perspectives without the need for unanimous agreement. The hosts introduce their Patreon page to invite support for their efforts and express gratitude for the engagement of their audience.
Facing Feedback and Advocating for Understanding
The hosts address negative comments and feedback received through social media, highlighting challenges in navigating biases and criticisms. They underscore the significance of promoting dialogue, understanding, and acceptance amidst differing viewpoints. By encouraging open conversation and exposure to diverse narratives, they aim to foster a culture of learning and empathy within their community.
In this episode, hosts Amira and Ibrahim reflect on the sensitive and challenging period that both Palestinians and Israelis have been enduring. They share updates on their recent activities and delve into discussions on topics like objectivity, biases, Nakba, Independence Day, and more. The Third Narrative is not about presenting a neutral or unbiased perspective; rather, it is a space of radical transparency. The hosts unapologetically express their views on the events shaping their lives and invite their community to do the same—always within the bounds of respect and with the shared aim of improving the lives of people from the river to the sea.
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Disclaimer:
This episode was released on June 6, 2024. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future—because we all deserve better.
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