Chapter
The risks and limits of violent revolution
13:14 - 18:17 (05:02)
The podcast discusses the risks, benefits and limits of violent revolution and the unpredictability of change brought about by counter revolution. It recounts an encounter in which an individual chose to continue working against a proposed world view and actively participate in opposing rallies.
Clips
The speaker shares his experience of overcoming fear by seeking out conversations with people he disagrees with and waiting until their human side is revealed.
13:14 - 15:20 (02:06)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of overcoming fear by seeking out conversations with people he disagrees with and waiting until their human side is revealed.
ChapterThe risks and limits of violent revolution
EpisodeExtreme Listening with Deeyah Khan
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Elle Reeve describes her experience reporting on the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, and the conversations she had with the neo-Nazi featured in her documentary.
15:20 - 16:54 (01:34)
Summary
Elle Reeve describes her experience reporting on the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, and the conversations she had with the neo-Nazi featured in her documentary.
ChapterThe risks and limits of violent revolution
EpisodeExtreme Listening with Deeyah Khan
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The process of chipping away and unraveling cultural norms is way more stable and sticky but unpredictable in time, and could take a year, three years or even five years.
16:54 - 18:17 (01:22)
Summary
The process of chipping away and unraveling cultural norms is way more stable and sticky but unpredictable in time, and could take a year, three years or even five years. However, if the process is followed diligently, it will work, as demonstrated by the leader of a white supremacist organization, who volunteered to step down without any external pressure.