The speaker reflects on the kindness and support they received from people with different backgrounds and how it helped them walk past hate and hostility.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we perceive and interact with others, leading to increased fear and a lack of empathy. However, it has also highlighted the importance of compassion and understanding towards one another.
In this episode, the speaker reflects on the challenge of maintaining relationships with friends and family who hold opposing views and the impact that it can have on those relationships.
The speaker talks about the prevalence of unconscious bias and stereotypes within societal norms, including the example of a friend who did not want to date Asian men due to stereotypes about their size. The importance of bringing these biases to the surface is emphasized to prevent fear and paralysis.
The speaker expresses a feeling of not being taken care of and compares it to being surrounded by a plague or rats.