Is Anger Poisoning our Politics? A Conversation with Author and Journalist Saira Shah

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John Bell speaks with award-winning documentary filmmaker and author Saira Shah about the different psychological outlooks that are needed to deal with today's global political challenges. Drawing on her experiences in Gaza and Afghanistan, and on the works of Sufi scholar Idries Shah and scientist Iain McGilchrist, she explains how self-observation and generosity of spirit can shake us out of the politics of resentment and anger fuelling conflict today.The Idries Shah Foundation - https://idriesshahfoundation.org/

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