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Elizaveta Friesem
Writer and researcher focusing on media and social power. Author of 'Media Is Us' and explores the complexities of power dynamics in society.
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Mar 26, 2024
• 1h 9min
How simplistic ideas of power (e.g., the oppressed/oppressor framework) can reduce empathy
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Elizaveta Friesem, a writer and researcher focusing on media and social power, dives into the complexities of power dynamics. She critiques oversimplified views of oppressor and oppressed, arguing they diminish empathy. The conversation reveals how Michel Foucault’s ideas challenge binary thinking and highlights the nuanced nature of power throughout history. Friesem also connects power and free will, exploring their implications in political polarization. Ultimately, she advocates for deeper understanding and compassion in addressing societal issues.
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