Be A Global Citizen!

Be A Global Citizen!

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Be A Global Citizen! episodes

  • 24. Covid-19 in the time of GC
    What does it mean to view Covid-19 from the perspective of global citizenship? In the great and tragic wake of the covid-19 pandemic, there has been greater concern over national borders and international exchange. Moreover, the incidents of racial discrimination in various countries like the United States have incited protests that seek greater understanding and justice. On this episode, I share a few thoughts about how we, as global citizens, can address our current times with hope and resiliance. The crisis is not over yet... and it is through the struggle we can become stronger!
    13 min
  • 23. Becoming World Citizens
    Let's dive back into the dialogue with Dr. Harding and Ikeda to discuss their thoughts on global citizenship. In the chapter titled 'Becoming World Citizens' there are excellent discussions on the importance of embracing differences, the relationship between humans and the environment, and the necessity of knowing oneself to foster global citizenship. Enjoy this part 2 episode from 'America Will Be!' as we understand better the world views of these two great thinkers and educators.
    27 min
  • 22. VCE interview #3: Alex Munro

    This is the third interview with a VCE alumnus and it is a fantastic conversation with Alex Munro. Alex is a teacher who has experience in special education and taught at an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. For the episode, he shares some of his educational background and his views on global citizenship. In particular, we discuss the issues of American exceptionalism and the racial divides within the United States. Enjoy! 

    51 min
  • 21. Gandhi, King, Ikeda: Community Builders
    Gandhi, King, and Ikeda have contributed to transforming society and the world through non violence. What can be said about the contributions of each one to build hope for the future? In what ways does the term 'community builder' connect to global citizenship? Let's find out on this episode! Here is a link to the video I reference in the episode: https://youtu.be/l9VexOP9PDg
    33 min
  • 20. America Will Be! : Dialogue between Harding and Ikeda
    The current moment in American history is one of heightened racial tensions and political polarization. However, the deep roots of discrimination and racism date back to the United States' founding. Let' fast forward a bit though to the 1950s and 60s. The work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many other civil rights activists sought new pathways toward the expansion of democracy. With the vast experiences and knowledge that Dr. Vicent Harding possesses from this era of civil rights activism, Ikeda traces back the important historical moments of this moment and together they look to the future of a new America. In this episode, we take a look at some of these issues and what insights we can take away from their committed lives in reimagining and constructing this future with hope.
    25 min
  • 19. The Spirit of Abstraction
    What allows a person to kill? What enables humans to treat the planet like a commodity? What stokes the fear we feel as a nation in moments of crisis? The theory of abstraction helps frame these important questions. Moreover, the process of 'Othering' is dangerous and leds to acts of dehumanization. In this short episode, I introduce Gabriel Marcel's theory of abstraction and discuss the views of Ikeda on the spirit of abstraction. Enjoy!
    10 min
  • 18. VCE interview #2: Nitesh Sil

    Here is the second interview from the incredible Value Creating Education (VCE) cohort that I graduated with. Today I speak with Nitesh Sil about his experiences and knowledge on the topic of global citizenship. Not only are we graduates from the same masters program, but also from the same undergraduate program at Soka University of America. We share experiences living abroad, the idea of interconnectedness in this world, and how the process of becoming a global citizen is intimately tied to our own spiritual growth as a human being. Enjoy! 

    47 min
  • 17. Planetary Citizenship: Dialogue between Henderson and Ikeda
    For over four decades, Ikeda has engaged numerous world leaders and experts as a way to explore new models and approaches to spreading seeds of hope and change. Many of these dialogues get published into book form and for today's episode we will look at his 2002 dialogue with economist and futurist Dr. Hazel Henderson. Enjoy this discussion on Ikeda's approaches to these dialogues, their insights about planetary citizenship, and their sincere aspirations for a more holistic approach to living and learning in a deeply divided world. Enjoy!
    29 min
  • 16. Sustainability and GC #1
    Sustainability has indeed become a buzz word in our current times. We take for granted just how important this term is for addressing larger global concerns like the climate change. The term successfully merges the economic, social, and environmental agendas of development to establish a new precedent for global cooperation and humanity's own self preservation. Let's begin by introducing this term and see what connections it has to global citizenship. Enjoy!
    13 min
  • Season 2 trailer of Be A Global Citizen!
    Let's dive into more episodes and interviews of Be A Global Citizen! with Season 2. I'm excited to jump back into the swing of things with weekly episodes on this increasingly relevant and important topic of global citizenship. Stay tuned and enjoy! :)
    1 min

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A podcast that explores the tools, perspectives, and spirit of global citizenship. Who is a global citizen? What value does global citizenship add to one's life and society at large? Do you consider…