Topics:

* Overuse of “trigger words” (racist, nazi, etc.)

* Pirkei Avot 4:1 on who is wise:

Ben Zoma said: Who is wise? He who learns from every man, as it is said: “From all who taught me have I gained understanding” (Psalms 119:99) הַלּוֹמֵד מִכָּל אָדָם

* People who ask questions and how questions are not just coded opinions

* Pirke Avot 5:17: arguing “for the sake of heaven”

Recorded 12/5/24.

Music: “Shir Shir (A Sing Song)” by Maurice Perez | 2002 | www.israelidances.com

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