Pivotal Moments: a Tale of Two 9/11s

In further preparation for future episodes, Fold’s Seth Mowshowitz explores the concept of pivotal moments — events or periods of time in your life where you encounter truths that force you to step out of your comfort zone and adapt your reality. These are moments that propel you forward by resolving some of life’s ceaseless cognitive dissonance and lending greater depth to your perception.Seth dives deep into two of his own pivotal moments: his time among a Chilean family that lived through the US-backed coup against Salvador Allende’s socialist government on September 11, 1973—the first 9/11—and his own experiences of being in New York City on the second 9/11, along with aftermath of those events and their long term impacts.Beginning with an overview of his upbringing and early influences, Seth gives us a glimpse into how these two pivotal moments shaped his own thinking, understanding and perceptions of reality.If this podcast resonates with you, please consider supporting us via our Patreon page. Your support will not only help keep this podcast going, it will also help fund our music production workshops for young people facing barriers and our own music projects.Show NotesAs mentioned in the show, you may wish to check out the great Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez. We recommend starting with our favourite album of his: Días y Flores. If you only listen to one song, make it Sueño Con Serpientes.Also, please do check out our sister podcast The Persistence, hosted by our friend Angélica Cordero.Unpicking Dissonance is hosted by Fold founder Seth Mowshowitz featuring original music by Fold (Nobody Fights).