0:00 Intro

3:50 "Why the hell do you care about Lebanon?"

12:16 Against the Odds

16:26 Personal Quest

19:18 Bel Lebnene

25:53 Bottom Up

32:00 Long-Form Conversations

37:57 How it Started

45:52 Storytelling

53:04 Dawle

53:51Individual Philosophy

1:04:11 Academia

1:15:53 Local & Global

1:20:29 Evolving Thoughts

We're with Mahmoud Rasmi for Episode 188 of The Beirut Banyan.

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We discuss our shared appreciation for long-form conversations, the wider world of storytelling, and the podcasting medium. We talk about our respective memories of Ras Beirut and the importance AUB played in both our lives. We also reflect on commitment to Lebanon against the odds, and an acknowledgement of immense despair that has overtaken the country.

Mahmoud also shares his passion for philosophy, his work ethic away beyond a university setting, and his love of teaching. Sign up to his online philosophy courses and experience his enthusiasm up front.

Mohamad Rasmi is a philosopher and runs the DecafQuest podcast.

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