The foundation of respect, to listen not preach. Have you ever listened to Iran speak?

How I came to realise that I really had no idea about Iran.

Hezekiah Winter
Sep 3, 2018 · 2 min read

It is so easy to forget the basic values principles upon which human rights and democracy are based. I know that we think that we all share these values but I find it surprising how often I have actually done the opposite without realising it. One of these fundamental values is respect. I think about what it means to give someone respect. What would I like others to do when I want to feel respected? Would I like to feel like people actually take the time to listen to what I have to say? Can I explain my own motives? Do I feel disrespected when others tell me how I am feeling. How does it feel when someone else tries to tell me what my own motivation is?

With these thoughts in mind I realise how little I make use of the value of respect when I think about how the world works and how I form opinions about other countries.

I do read quite widely and I recently came across an very detailed piece of writing by an Iranian, in which he talked about Iran and Iranian socialism. I’ve been really inspired to learn more about socialism since hearing Bernie Sanders talk about it. I never really knew much about socialism in Iran. I found that this piece of writing opened up so many new thoughts and perspectives in my mind. So I thought I would share it and see if it others also find it inspiring.

Here is the link. I would love to hear your thoughts if it also opened your mind up to new perspectives.

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Polymath, game dev, multimedia artist. Investigator of complex systems, propaganda, war and thought control. Architect of a future free from tyranny.

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