Gabor Maté and Cornel West on Gaza and the Human Soul

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Presidential candidate Cornel West and author Gabor Maté met for the first time this week to discuss the horrors of Israel’s war on Gaza.
“I don’t know about you,” Dr. Maté says to Dr. West, “but for me, what’s going on is one of the heaviest things, if not the heaviest thing, I’ve witnessed in my whole life. I don’t know how to compare tragedies, but there’s something about what’s going on right now that seems heavier and darker.”
West responds: “When you watch precious human beings being literally killed, crushed, demeaned, degraded, day after day, it makes you think that this particular historical moment has a certain grimness and darkness that others don’t.”
The two men use their complex histories with tragedy and suffering to analyze the horror of the current moment.
“I’ve always felt that no evil would surprise me and no despair would paralyze me,” West continues, “because you and I know the history of the species.”
But the conversation that stems from this is a much more hopeful one, where the scholars’ vast study of philosophy and history intertwine to create a message not of helplessness but of possibility.
Hear the full conversation on how oppressed people create music of rebellion, their favorite philosophers, and a final message to take from the conversation: “Never again is not a tribal slogan. It’s a universal slogan. It applies to everybody.”
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  • @joshlittin6487
    @joshlittin64875 ай бұрын

    Beautiful conversation between 2 wise elders. We need more of this in the world.

  • @carefulcarpenter

    @carefulcarpenter

    5 ай бұрын

    I have written truths and wisdoms on messageboards, and now in YT comment sections, for 23 years now. From direct personal experience, and challenges to our established beliefs, is a great education aquired. Readers often despise experiencers---- and YT exemplifies this. A famous author complimented my work, and also taught me that authors suffer as ideas seem to have a shelf life. In those 23 years I have never been asked for an interview--- yet early in my writing journey, Ph.Ds used to frequent the coffeehouse I frequented for over 4 years. We had some wonderful conversations. One respected customer once told me that I was much more intelligent than her deceased husband's group of associates; he was the Chancellor of an East Coast University. She was 85 and still taking a class each quarter at Stanford. 😊 Life is a curious adventure.

  • @carefulcarpenter

    @carefulcarpenter

    5 ай бұрын

    My recent question online has been: *Was Jesus a Jewish Palestinian?" Dr. West referred to "Palistinian Jew, Jesus". Often, the Zeitgeist is influenced by unacknowledged outsiders not looking for attention but give a false impression that they are. Great thoughts are stolen by readers--- the intention of anonymous philosophers.

  • @brucejackson3844

    @brucejackson3844

    5 ай бұрын

    One of those "elders is supposed to be running for president. That does not happen unless he gets himself in front of regular people. What happened to all the talk about going to the people in "Trump "country. If he truly want the job as President he needs to be doing more work!

  • @joylarson9040

    @joylarson9040

    5 ай бұрын

    One must remember, that no matter how brilliant one is, the greatest lesson we must learn is humility.❤

  • @carefulcarpenter

    @carefulcarpenter

    5 ай бұрын

    @@joylarson9040 Very true. And from humility comes wisdom. Sadly, readers can employ a false humility as they take the stage of conventional wisdom; though, is it really enduring wisdom? one of my first questions that I asked in the coffeehouse: "What is the difference between confidence and arrogance?" One aspect to a "Rock Star" is the gift to induce your fans to "project" their hidden desires for fame and fortune onto you. This will be an obstacle for Dr. West--- unlike Donald Trump who is gifted in that way of inducing "projection". Is Donald Trump truly "arrogant"?

  • @ParanoidBishop
    @ParanoidBishop5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Katie & Aaron, for putting this together. We are all traumatised by the unfolding genocide beamed into our lives. Needed to listen to these two wise, compassionate men amidst the horror.

  • @Who_Let_The_Dogs_Out_10-7

    @Who_Let_The_Dogs_Out_10-7

    5 ай бұрын

    @@pa_2600 Many Americans feel they have "souls", and that these so-called "souls" are wounded by the suffering of others. Especially when our government is creating the suffering in our names. And we're not allowed to speak up, as though we have no freedom of speech. But.. I'm sure you foreign Satanists are having a fun time.

  • @Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumb

    @Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumb

    5 ай бұрын

    Traumatized? 4sur calm down, you goof troop

  • @dermotmeuchner2416

    @dermotmeuchner2416

    5 ай бұрын

    Why are Zionist’s showing their absolute worst to the world?

  • @valtracey6180

    @valtracey6180

    5 ай бұрын

    @@Bovice..YT-handles-are-fn-dumbwitnessing the suffering of any human being can be traumatising for many people - but you have to be sensitive to feel this - which you are obviously not.

  • @GeorgeSkinner-eq1jd

    @GeorgeSkinner-eq1jd

    5 ай бұрын

    Pathetic, weak and ridiculous.

  • @BarbaraRenovato
    @BarbaraRenovato5 ай бұрын

    I respect Cornell West for being the only Candidate running for president calling for a ceasefire and freedom and justice for Palestinians while all others are ruled by donations from APAC and won't have the courage to speak out against Israel's horrific genocide agenda even though 76% of US citizens are screaming for ceasefire ! For that West has my vote!

  • @user-em4kb3gm8g

    @user-em4kb3gm8g

    5 ай бұрын

    Mine too

  • @Richard-ck3jl

    @Richard-ck3jl

    5 ай бұрын

    Can't forget Claudia de la Cruz with the Party for Socialism and Liberation

  • @IndieClox

    @IndieClox

    5 ай бұрын

    love love love dr. west, but psl and jill stein are also calling it out :)

  • @lawrencemorris2261

    @lawrencemorris2261

    5 ай бұрын

    Yessiree.

  • @eemoogee160

    @eemoogee160

    5 ай бұрын

    Not the only one but an important voice

  • @celestialteapot309
    @celestialteapot3095 ай бұрын

    As a 66 year old socialist l have felt like giiving up every single day, not today, thank you Katie and Aaron.

  • @celestialteapot309

    @celestialteapot309

    5 ай бұрын

    @@namelastname-qg6qw l survived Margaret Thatcher

  • @jsmith1909

    @jsmith1909

    5 ай бұрын

    41 years old...dont give up. even twenty years behind...we have been listening to you!

  • @ariw9405

    @ariw9405

    5 ай бұрын

    Right there with in all sentiments! I hope today is a good day for you!

  • @charles.patrickbasson4040

    @charles.patrickbasson4040

    5 ай бұрын

    Please don't give up At 74 I am not giving up take care, and grace and kindness ❤

  • @celestialteapot309

    @celestialteapot309

    5 ай бұрын

    @@charles.patrickbasson4040 Thanks, I've never given up, and never will.

  • @alexglanz7406
    @alexglanz74065 ай бұрын

    What a perfect warm blanket in a cold, vicious world! Humans cannot survive the horrific truth of the Middle East slaughter, the plight of Palestinians, the racist arrogance of Netanyahu and his cronies. To take an hour out of life and listen to wisdom, informed commentary in a context of possibility and earnest love was wonderful. Thank you Aaron and Katie. L'chaim!

  • @naturallaw1733

    @naturallaw1733

    5 ай бұрын

    @@pa_2600 the mere Fact that we Continue this way TODAY with all our Social, Cultural, Technological, Scientific etc. Advancements is what makes it even more Vicious and Dire Now... that's why people like Steven Pinker who say that the World is better-off Today are simply WRONG. of course, in a lot of ways things are better. but the Continuing if these Man-Made Problems in times of so much Progress/Advancements is what makes it even WORSE Today.... 😕

  • @giannidimarco3805

    @giannidimarco3805

    5 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, Israel does not have a role model of peace and humility. The US can hardly be a role model for any nation. Slaughtering over a million innocent Iraqi civilians and destroying their country based on a lie, voids the US of ever being a role model for peace and humility.

  • @angelrojo6466

    @angelrojo6466

    5 ай бұрын

    Pro-Israel rally recently in London. Did not hear any slanders against Palestinians. Not once. No hatred, no vitriol. Compared to the pro-terrorist rallies. Will never forget that I heard: "Gas the jews!" in Australia, in my life time. That was a disgrace.

  • @giannidimarco3805

    @giannidimarco3805

    5 ай бұрын

    @@angelrojo6466 you forgot to mention that there are more Jews in the pro Palestinian rallies than there are Jews in the pro Israel rallies. And it's Jews who are calling out the Israeli government as terrorists. What do you make of all that? I don't know what rallies from around the world you've seen, or where you're getting your information from, but I haven't seen 1 pro Hamas rally in any country. You have intellectual abandonment by claiming pro Palestinian rallies are pro terrorist rallies. I think you need a long break from the internet.

  • @naturallaw1733

    @naturallaw1733

    5 ай бұрын

    @@angelrojo6466 that's just your Confirmation Bias working Overtime there... 🤷‍♂

  • @taherabunama4559
    @taherabunama45595 ай бұрын

    from Gaza, thank you Sirs

  • @HolismT
    @HolismT5 ай бұрын

    Such a rich conversation. Two legends. The only time I have seen Gabor meeting an equal or an elder to which he opens as a student.

  • @dragonwest5844

    @dragonwest5844

    5 ай бұрын

    Another one would be his conversation with A.H.Almaas whom Gabor considers a mentor.

  • @AKAndoh

    @AKAndoh

    5 ай бұрын

    Gabor was smiling, he even laughed. I have never seen him this engaged, open and relaxed. Bless them!

  • @HolismT

    @HolismT

    5 ай бұрын

    I will check it out! @@dragonwest5844

  • @compassionatepeercounseling

    @compassionatepeercounseling

    5 ай бұрын

    @@AKAndoh Yes! This stuck out to me and I felt joy seeing it.

  • @angelrojo6466

    @angelrojo6466

    5 ай бұрын

    The rally against anti-semitism recently in London. Did not hear any slanders against Palestinians. Not once. No hatred, no vitriol. Compared to the pro-terrorist rallies. Will never forget that I heard: "Gas the Jews!" in Australia, in my life time. That was a disgrace.

  • @eileenmc4746
    @eileenmc47465 ай бұрын

    Gabor is a beauty. Aaron has that same calm certainty and humbleness as his dad has as he tackles controversial issues in his journalist career. And it bothers the special interests as his researched truth is irrefutable. Great humans serving humanity.

  • @gusmartins3298

    @gusmartins3298

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, the apple fell right to the foot of the tree. Like father like son. Two great human beings Gabor and Aaron. Great talk. Professor West in his wheelhouse. Great talk.

  • @umibrahimibrahim4966

    @umibrahimibrahim4966

    5 ай бұрын

    😊

  • @bebel1934
    @bebel19345 ай бұрын

    there is no question that having 24/7 coverage available at your fingertips with frequent live video with English translation makes us all feel part of this Palestine destruction . I only wish other global conflicts could share their level of international views and empathy.Watching horrific scenes of the ongoing genocide in Sudan with video of people being buried alive . I 🙏🏾 that this moment raises global humanity consciousness to end all these atrocities once and for all.

  • @Johothebozo
    @Johothebozo5 ай бұрын

    Gabor Mate has a tendency to move me to tears without me understanding why. I know he has given me hope and healing. Cornel West also is rarely courageous and enlightening voice. He is such an inspiration. He once said Socrates flaw was his inability to cry and shed tears. This conversation certainly didn't fail to move me. I believe this is the kind of dialogue we need to inspire and kindle. I'm cheering for you from Oslo Norway.

  • @junanougues

    @junanougues

    4 ай бұрын

    Socrates had other flaws, besides being anti-democratic and never speaking up for the victims of horrific atrocities from the Athenians on Melos.

  • @hippieswereright
    @hippieswereright5 ай бұрын

    Two beautiful scholars. Thanks!!

  • @grinningchicken
    @grinningchicken5 ай бұрын

    two great minds

  • @CholaConCello
    @CholaConCello5 ай бұрын

    A humanizing gift for troubled times. Thank you.

  • @mrmuttley1
    @mrmuttley15 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU, It is a privilege to listen.

  • @nosheenraza1424
    @nosheenraza14245 ай бұрын

    Thank you Cornel West and Gabor Mate. Both amazing !!

  • @beckycullen6854
    @beckycullen68545 ай бұрын

    Joy to the ears 💜🙏🏽

  • @hoeferk1
    @hoeferk15 ай бұрын

    Thank you, gentlemen. You make me feel less alone.

  • @fairdose
    @fairdose5 ай бұрын

    Now let's see a meeting between Gabor Mate and Norman Finkelstein. Great interview with Cornel!

  • @puzysaid
    @puzysaid5 ай бұрын

    Watching this conversation on humanity between these two great minds soothes the soul. Bless both Katie & Aaron 🙏

  • @gerry4281
    @gerry42815 ай бұрын

    Helps explain why I’m feeling so sad too. It’s horrific. ❤😢😢

  • @iire2955
    @iire29555 ай бұрын

    Gabor, "it is not hope, it is possibility". I needed those words to keep me going today. It is so incredible hard to have an open heart these days. Thank you

  • @harrietjohnson1930
    @harrietjohnson19305 ай бұрын

    How does Cornel West recall so effortlessly names, dates, details, passages and stories? I ❤️it. This conversation blesses me greatly. I’m encouraged by the possibility of a better reality Cornel & Gabor speak of. We must all fail better. 💞

  • @testtest2609

    @testtest2609

    5 ай бұрын

    And what I took from it the possibility is already there: in them, in us. And that's how life is sustained in n the face & forces of destruction. Stop US imperialism which is doing the same with Greater Tigray in Ethiopia/Eritrea for instance, Greater Israel in the Middle East and the Holocaust of the Congo of 6 million deaths since 96...just so we can be addicted & depressed on our "smart" phones because we are landless. Every animal needs territory to eat from, rest & sleep on. Mother nature provides everything for free but man is making us pay using war to territory hoard & subjugate our landlessness.

  • @africarib

    @africarib

    5 ай бұрын

    It makes it really convenient to find the works of who he's quoting. Found great stuff every time he speaks. He has a built in source citing machine

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine73055 ай бұрын

    "Real, but not yet realized " ❤

  • @stella3265
    @stella32655 ай бұрын

    I myself am always a student when 2 people who are talking truth to power in the tradition of the oppressed and dispossessed of the world. In solidarity. Peace.

  • @shan1xxx
    @shan1xxx5 ай бұрын

    Thank God for KZread, that I can be a fly on the wall listening to great minds converse.

  • @Housambm
    @Housambm5 ай бұрын

    Amazing, just amazing conversation. Thank you. And YES, There is something special about Palestine, especially Gaza.

  • @tubiyuu
    @tubiyuu5 ай бұрын

    two of my favorite people

  • @dansonthetube

    @dansonthetube

    5 ай бұрын

    Oh yes! 💕

  • @pryere
    @pryere5 ай бұрын

    What a joy and a privilege to witness these two gentlemen in the same place at the same time - Thank you.

  • @AKAndoh

    @AKAndoh

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, indeed.

  • @compassionatepeercounseling

    @compassionatepeercounseling

    5 ай бұрын

    Totally!

  • @patrickvalencia3991
    @patrickvalencia39915 ай бұрын

    Thank you for bringing us this special edition of Useful Idiots with Gabor Maté and Cornel West. Excellent talk. 💯

  • @ceceliachapman
    @ceceliachapman5 ай бұрын

    what a gift in this time, Thank you.

  • @far5675
    @far56755 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤love you both . Standing up against genocide in Gaza❤❤❤❤

  • @rattlesnakegeorge2463
    @rattlesnakegeorge24635 ай бұрын

    Aaron and the Grey Zone are tops.

  • @zovalentine7305

    @zovalentine7305

    5 ай бұрын

    And Max and Anya !!

  • @jaiyabyrd4177
    @jaiyabyrd41775 ай бұрын

    Dr. West and Dr. Maté thank you both for having the spirit of God to sit down and have and share this living and truthful 💯 conversation ❤️

  • @YuyiLeal
    @YuyiLeal5 ай бұрын

    Thank you brothers - brothers and sisters, everyone who is participating in making this plight of the Palestinians visible in some way...thank you, thank you! You warm our hearts and make us not feel alone, as human beings! Much love and gratitude!

  • @menudobucket9837
    @menudobucket98375 ай бұрын

    A wonderful conversation! I’m saving it so I can listen to it again and perhaps a third and fourth time. My deepest gratitude 🙏🏽

  • @crowdedcrow3098

    @crowdedcrow3098

    5 ай бұрын

    Exactly so! If I allowed myself to have heroes, these two would tower...

  • @menudobucket9837

    @menudobucket9837

    5 ай бұрын

    @@crowdedcrow3098~ Ditto..

  • @sg8539
    @sg85395 ай бұрын

    Thank you gentlemen, if only wise, compassionate heads as yourselves were part of world governance.

  • @fionaworthington7778
    @fionaworthington77785 ай бұрын

    Best chat ever. True humanitarians.

  • @SourceAwareness
    @SourceAwareness5 ай бұрын

    I LOVE IT! Epic conversation. These two brothers are two of the Realest of the Real. 🙏🏾 Blessings, Everyone.

  • @warriorwaitress7690
    @warriorwaitress76905 ай бұрын

    Two of my favorite people! Prepare to be informed and yet...comforted. What a privilege. 😍

  • @angelrojo6466

    @angelrojo6466

    5 ай бұрын

    Disappointed by these two men. So much time focusing on what Israel did/didn't do. No time discussing the extreme Islamic group targeting Israeli's. They never speak about this in their talks on the subject. A very narrow discussion lacking nuance and diversity. Disappointed:( I guess they do not want to alienate their SJW audience. Pro-Israel rally recently in London. Did not hear any slanders against Palestinians. Not once. No hatred, no vitriol. Compared to the pro-terrorist rallies. Will never forget that I heard: "Gas the jews!" in Australia, in my life time. That was a disgrace.

  • @testtest2609

    @testtest2609

    5 ай бұрын

    @@angelrojo6466 OK, Zionist astroturf. Please stop deflecting & discrediting truth tellers.

  • @eyedownload

    @eyedownload

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@angelrojo6466 17,001 (today, and counting) innocent dead slaughtered Palestinians and those remaining now subjected to no resources, no homes, no water, no food, many seriously injured, 24 hospitals bombed, no medical care, no siupplies, infrastructure destroyed, poisoned water, starvatioin, traumatized children forever scarred, infectious diseases emerging and so forth. Netanyahu has created his very own hell on earth in real time for all of us to see. His response is not 'proportional'. It is illegal and barbaric. Your point is moot. Just as no one has ever questioned the revolt of Nat Turner, the response of Hamas is understood. When you have nothing you have nothing to lose. The oppressor must pay. What goes around comes around. Israel's barbaric Apartheid state is a social experiment that must end. As Bibi points to future maps with no Palestinians on it it is clear that is not his endgame. As he continues to bomb civilians and shoot them at point blank range he is committing ever more war crimes. The discussion must concern itself with the greater horror, the one motivated out of greed and arrogance and hatred, the one creating HELL ON EARTH.

  • @jackiechai9615
    @jackiechai96155 ай бұрын

    I just want my first black truth and justice President Please 🙏 ❤❤❤I want to sing again

  • @ahmadali-pu5qn
    @ahmadali-pu5qn5 ай бұрын

    How often is the world allowed the opportunity to spend an our if our lives with these two men of distinction and wisdom. This is a moment in my life that I will treasure. Thank you both for the honor to be in your presence.

  • @dragonwest5844
    @dragonwest58445 ай бұрын

    I have the pictures of both of them put up in my apartment because they are such inspirations. Couldn't be happier to witness them in conversation.

  • @ariw9405
    @ariw94055 ай бұрын

    You may think as yourselves as “Elders” and “OGs” but I hope you amazing gentlemen know the importance and impact you both have on the youth of this world. I’ve introduced both of you to my children who are now in their 20s & 30s and they appreciate you just as much if not more than I do. I hold on to the possibility of the youth of this world. I’ve witnessed the cultural shift in them and it’s what keeps me going. Sending so much love and gratitude to you both.

  • @davidmarston207
    @davidmarston2075 ай бұрын

    It’s a great pleasure listening to these two intelligent and compassionate men, thank goodness Social Media platforms are promoting men like these two giants. Thank you Katie and Aaron for arranging this conversation and sharing it with us.

  • @mauya4
    @mauya45 ай бұрын

    These people can save humanity ❤

  • @moef2051
    @moef20515 ай бұрын

    When humanity talks causing the awakening of the heart of our hearts. What a beautiful conversation. Thank you

  • @sibyllehanau5407
    @sibyllehanau54075 ай бұрын

    You wonderful souls and blessed, powerful minds❤ ! I listen to your words almost every day. Thank you so much 🎉 West for President !!!!!

  • @PTChitown
    @PTChitown5 ай бұрын

    🙏🙏 so much wisdom between these 2 here

  • @anonymous19844
    @anonymous198445 ай бұрын

    The only thing wrong with this video is that it should be seen/heard by literally a thousand times the number of people who will see/hear it. As with most of the other comments I see, I too thank you, Katie & Aaron, for posting this & sending the link for it to my email address via my subscription to Useful Idiots. Keep up the GREAT work.

  • @maiashani

    @maiashani

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, there are so many videos I just want people to see front right and centre on mainstream media. It is soooooo frustrating. I can't even say what I really think on social media

  • @y.yipang6525
    @y.yipang65255 ай бұрын

    Genius to bring these two together. So rich and heartful. Thank you!

  • @wendyabbott9594
    @wendyabbott95945 ай бұрын

    Its been an absolute pleasure listening to these two lovely gentlemen how wise and compassionate they are.. I agree with their remarks about the healing of music as it helped me a lot after my precious husband passed. My heart aches for the Palestinian people I really hope Israel and the atrocities they are committing are stopped as soon as possible. Wonderful people out there demonstrating for justice pity about certain governments that are staying silent and have yet to grow a backbone.

  • @keyboardwarriorsaint
    @keyboardwarriorsaint5 ай бұрын

    Beautifully informative and enlightening conversation ❤

  • @zovalentine7305
    @zovalentine73055 ай бұрын

    I am thankful for this rich conversation ❤

  • @stevewoodward2909
    @stevewoodward29095 ай бұрын

    Omygod. What a wonderful gift. Since October 7, I've found it increasingly difficult to breathe, what with having a genocide livestreamed into my living room and all. I didn't even notice, but as this truce, this lull in the slaughter, has begun to take hold, I've been able to breathe again, if only for the moment (I know this conflict isn't over). But being allowed to experience this conversation, if only viscerally, has enabled me to laugh and smile for the first time in a while. Again, I know that this too shall pass. Two of my favorite minds and hearts. Thank you so much, Drs West and Mate, for a thanksgiving gift beyond my ability to express the value of. And thank you, Aaron and Katie.

  • @capecyn

    @capecyn

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤😢

  • @danielazambrano8791
    @danielazambrano87915 ай бұрын

    This is a MASTERPIECE… two amazing human beings whom I deeply admire. Thanks Aaron and Katie 🫶

  • @yrahmed
    @yrahmed5 ай бұрын

    36:04 “I have such grief… and some of us channel that grief into activism but the grief is still there” “We must do that and all we can so that we are not numbed, our hearts are not hardened, and our conscience doesn’t become coursened” Ooof that hit me like a ton of bricks

  • @sergiorico4448
    @sergiorico44485 ай бұрын

    Aaron & Katie: thanks for having Papa-Bear Maté converse with Doc West. West has suffered lately after dipping in that cesspool we call politics, and came out with an unfortunate stench (eg: the feud with Jimmy Dore). Papa-Bear Maté is able to make the spark in Doc West come out and shine :)

  • @plb475
    @plb4755 ай бұрын

    Love to listen to Cornell West, it just draws the humanity back from anyone who’s living far from it especially now, thanks you.

  • @foreverjavan
    @foreverjavan5 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙏 you both are a credit to humanity

  • @madeleineashworth4209
    @madeleineashworth42095 ай бұрын

    this is exactly what I needed this morning; Thank you Aaron and Katie for making this happen. Lots of love to you all.

  • @shellygreenstein1315
    @shellygreenstein13155 ай бұрын

    I love both of these men so much. I feel so less alone when I listen/watch them. Thank you!!!!

  • @compassionatepeercounseling

    @compassionatepeercounseling

    5 ай бұрын

    I second that.

  • @user-hi9vq5jb8u
    @user-hi9vq5jb8u5 ай бұрын

    Beautiful convo. Would LOVE to see a 1-on-1 between Dr mate and Norman finkelstein. Would be so fascinating to see dr mate’s emotional intelligence open up Dr finkelstein’s deep compassion where he doesn’t have to educate his interviewer on the facts.

  • @enisantos
    @enisantos5 ай бұрын

    Dear Sirs, yesterday I "grew" older. 66 now. I want to thank you both deeply because listening to you was the best birthday gift ever. I live in Brazil and I thought we had a fair share of horror with the criminal president we had, but then the present situation in the world, especially Palestine, made me think that we are even "lucky", that our problems aren't so bad. You two make me believe that there is still possibilities for humankind. I love you both.

  • @cupajoy8498
    @cupajoy84985 ай бұрын

    As an "elder" chronologically, I will ascribe my age to getting better, gaining more wisdom that I freely pass on in the work I will never stop doing. Love empowering souls. Best interview ever. Thank you Katie and Aron for bringing us all together generationally. #FreeFreePalestine

  • @deansawich6250
    @deansawich62505 ай бұрын

    Thank you all for bringing this discussion to us all. It was wonderful to hear a discussion held at such a high intellectual level by two great and compassionate minds. This was a rarity in today's modern world.

  • @jeanjacquesdessalines1425
    @jeanjacquesdessalines14255 ай бұрын

    Merci beaucoup !

  • @BrynMichele
    @BrynMichele5 ай бұрын

    Wow that was beautiful ❤ The two of them are such a blessing to the world. Loved hearing Gabor’s voice lighten up a bit, maybe relieving some stress, while talking to Cornel. I believe this talk was good for them both, as it was for us all also💫 Honored to witness two legends, become friends🌟

  • @umibrahimibrahim4966

    @umibrahimibrahim4966

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely.

  • @thesmokingyogini1111
    @thesmokingyogini11115 ай бұрын

    Ohhhmygerd! That fed my soul y'all! Two lovely people, having the most fantastic loving conversations! I'm refusing to redirect my eyes from Gaza this time. Although it would be much easier to do so, for my mental health. I'm a disabled veteran with ptsd and a host of other problems that led me to Gabor years ago. I just love him so much. I didn't know much about Mr. West until I saw him speak on the occupation and genocide. So this was a particularly joyful treat for me, my heart and my mind! Ty Katie and Aaron! I watch EVERY episode ❤

  • @user-id6bu4ib2s

    @user-id6bu4ib2s

    5 ай бұрын

    Sending love ❤️ from the UK be kind to yourself . My mother always said Treat other's as you would like to be treated . Have a wonderful day..

  • @andewjordan1515
    @andewjordan15155 ай бұрын

    “The weight of this sad time we must obey. Speak what we feel not what we ought to say. The oldest hath borne most; we that are young Shall never see so much nor live so long.” Edgar at the end of King Lear. Thank you so much to the most beautiful wise brothers. May they long continue in their truth telling. I’m going to watch and learn again.

  • @adalllah
    @adalllah5 ай бұрын

    When great minds speak the truth ❤

  • @seasonsasmyteacher
    @seasonsasmyteacher5 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful, courageous, and loving discussion, my brothers under God. Kevy Michaels

  • @naturalbliss55
    @naturalbliss555 ай бұрын

    I got a lot of healing listening to this conversion, thank you.

  • @cargotrailerkenny
    @cargotrailerkenny5 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this exchange of ideas. Without going into too much detail about the present horror in the world Gabor and Cornell explored possibilities that are barely ever covered in any kind of media about the psychology of what we're going through and the deep roots of humanity's problems. I'm glad for these two people that I've admired for some time now could share some company to recharge their own batteries to continue the difficult struggle of looking for and sharing painful truths.

  • @ac_house
    @ac_house5 ай бұрын

    What a refreshing and wonderful conversation. Thank you Katie and Aaron for posting this here.

  • @LoveforAaronBushnell
    @LoveforAaronBushnell5 ай бұрын

    there are not enough like buttons for this conversation there is only love thank you to everyone who made this happen

  • @sereanaduwai8313

    @sereanaduwai8313

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolute true.

  • @markbloodface
    @markbloodface5 ай бұрын

    Only one choice for the new President, Dr. Cornel West.

  • @sereanaduwai8313

    @sereanaduwai8313

    5 ай бұрын

    This is kind of person that will show empathy for all peoples of the world. What an air of change it will bring to America.

  • @marcianodemidof7135
    @marcianodemidof71355 ай бұрын

    Listening to these two beautiful souls made me tear up a little. Thank you Cornel West and thank you Gabor Maté for the much needed conversation about Humanity and how we treat each other. ❤️&✌🏾 to all of you 🙏🏾.

  • @user-od7yi4ce5f
    @user-od7yi4ce5f5 ай бұрын

    I am so grateful to listen to two great philosophers of our time. I majored in Philosophy and Government in my 40's some 30 years ago to gain more knowledge for my acting and theatre directing career.( to research and research) I am basically retired now, but I do agree that when you learn you remain young. I attended two protests for the Palestinians (the last one on one good leg!) and on Fridays I hand out Free Julian Assange pamphlets. It is as Roger Waters said, 'read, read, and read again'. Thank you.

  • @christiansgrignoli3351

    @christiansgrignoli3351

    5 ай бұрын

    I have alot of respect for you

  • @skyblazeeterno

    @skyblazeeterno

    5 ай бұрын

    I find it odd that a lot of people simply don't want to learn once they leave school. I'm guessing the school environment doesn't encourage a lifetime of learning. Today we have access to one of the greatest tools for learning, the internet, it seems silly to waste it

  • @DrumguyCiv
    @DrumguyCiv5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for hosting these two intellectual souls. It was a pleasure to witness this conversation.

  • @mazekuenzler2728
    @mazekuenzler27285 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏! This had me tear up a couple of times and then rejoice in laughter again, this has been a sermon! From the great religion that doesn't need a name because it's love for humans and all sentient beings, and life itself. Gives hope, courage and a smile in those dark days. Thank you!

  • @gulliegulliver4546
    @gulliegulliver45465 ай бұрын

    interesting conversation, thank you both

  • @loribenjamin994
    @loribenjamin9945 ай бұрын

    Thank you, thank you Useful Idiots team for blessing us with this conversation today! Much love to all of you.

  • @LaurenFromRhody401
    @LaurenFromRhody4015 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely incredible! Exceptional human beings, having a much needed and brilliant conversation. I appreciate this so much! I’m the one always nagging on all of your videos to get you two together… My entire month I’ve been debilitatingly depressed about what’s going on in Palestine and I hate the holidays (thanks trauma) And my Thanksgiving was extra bleak… Seeing this today was so uplifting, which was much needed. Thank you both so much for all you do. So much respect and admiration for both of you.

  • @judithedwards6330

    @judithedwards6330

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanksgiving for what? At the expense of another people being pushed out, like the Palestinians

  • @user-id6bu4ib2s

    @user-id6bu4ib2s

    5 ай бұрын

    Please 🙏 be nice to yourself, Lauren ❤sending love from the UK..

  • @jennyrokeach523
    @jennyrokeach5235 ай бұрын

    I could listen to both of you for hours, hours on end. Thank you and please do it again soon.

  • @penelopeperez5349
    @penelopeperez53495 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful and enlightening conversation with these two amazing compassionate human beings ! Thank you for organizing it Katie and Aaron !❤️🙏🏻

  • @johnwatson8067
    @johnwatson80675 ай бұрын

    What a great show. Two wise heads for sure. Thanks for bringing this to us. Cheers and best wishes from Scotland.

  • @tumslucks9781

    @tumslucks9781

    5 ай бұрын

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👍👍👍

  • @dragon2695
    @dragon26955 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @simbakalis4526
    @simbakalis45265 ай бұрын

    Truly honored to hear this conversation with wisdom flowing! Thank you 💜

  • @mparantha
    @mparantha5 ай бұрын

    Amazing collab

  • @abdulghani8269
    @abdulghani82695 ай бұрын

    Danke ,C. West ,God bless you

  • @SUZESTONE
    @SUZESTONE5 ай бұрын

    Thank you Katie and Aaron. Two very special human beings. We need more people to listen.

  • @dq405
    @dq4055 ай бұрын

    A much-needed conversation during this time of nightmares. Thank you!

  • @micheledelange4588
    @micheledelange45885 ай бұрын

    “We live in a country in which words are mostly used to cover the sleeper, not to wake him up; and therefore, it seems to me, the adulation so cruelly proffered our elders has nothing to do with their achievement-which, I repeat, was mighty-but has to do with our impulse to look back on what we now imagine to have been a happier time. It is an adulation which has panic at the root.” ― James Baldwin

  • @warriorwaitress7690

    @warriorwaitress7690

    5 ай бұрын

    Gods, how I love Baldwin. Profound AF.

  • @harrietjohnson1930

    @harrietjohnson1930

    5 ай бұрын

    ✨✨✨✨✨

  • @missricka6801
    @missricka68015 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful treat this was! And Thank you, Thank you!! Katie and Aaron for making it happen. No two people have resonated with my soul more than Drs. West and Mate. I was deeply moved by their dialogue and camaraderie. The point Dr. Mate made early in their conversation that the current genocide of Palestinian people is different than the massive slaughter of humanity in recent history as there is a darkness which seems to have enveloped the world such that we have never known before very much resonated with me. And speaking of music, the song "Candles in the Rain" by Melanie Safka is a song which in my mind is an anthem for this moment in history like no other. And one line in particular, "We all bled inside each others' wounds......"

  • @NaderNabilart
    @NaderNabilart5 ай бұрын

    Only 3 minutes in and professors' West & Maté laughs fills me to the brim with joy. Salam to you all lovely people from Cairo, Egypt!

  • @hargow4u
    @hargow4u5 ай бұрын

    So much wisdom in this conversation! I am touched by how much respect and admiration they have towards each other.

  • @LikeaRolandStone
    @LikeaRolandStone5 ай бұрын

    Hugs all around 🌍🌎🌏

  • @musketierimmer
    @musketierimmer5 ай бұрын

    Cornel and Gabor are authentic. That's all what counts. Thank you.

  • @rachelwalsh8639
    @rachelwalsh86395 ай бұрын

    This conversation lifted my Soul and helped clarify some of my own feelings. God bless these beautiful people

  • @JunoMoments
    @JunoMoments5 ай бұрын

    This was so heartwarming to watch and absorb - Thankyou to everyone who worked to get this to happen