TAU Unbound - 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" https://international.tau.ac.il