מדעי הרוח
28.06.23
?Episode #4 - Siege Mentality - what is it
Episode #4 - Siege Mentality - what is it and why it’s critical to understand?
Tajikistan-born award-winning social psychologist Daniel Bar-Tal, is known for his deep analysis of Israel’s “psyche”.
Imagine the national version of “In Treatment” - an entire nation in a therapy session.
In this episode of Tau Unbound, host Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff will discuss with Bar-Tal what is the meaning of “siege mentality”
and how it affects peacemaking efforts in times of lingering conflict.
00:55 - Childhood in Tajikistan
03:30 - Scientist of the human society. Looking at conflicts from different angles
06:33 - Mantles of a siege
08:10 - Israel lives under an eternal threat, dictating the present
14:10 - Militaristic communication
16:08 - Intimidation of the citizens serves the leaders.
22:39 - Fake news and its social impact
29:00 - New book - "In the comfort zone"
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