The Beirut Banyan

We're joined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb for Episode 81 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the October 17 Revolution and Lebanon's modern history within the context of complex systems and local structures.

Nassim is a professor at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering. He is the author of Fooled by Randomness; The Black Swan; The Bed of Procrustes; Antifragile; and Skin in the Game.

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Voices from the Square, Part 26 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Imane Assaf - director of Art of Change and Ahla Fawda director, and Irene Abdallah - teacher and member of the NGO. They discuss the revolution walls that have taken shape since the uprising's start.

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Voices from the Square, Part 25 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Fadi Pierre Singer - 39-year old artist and entrepreneur. Fadi shares his thoughts on the necessity of physical presence in Martyrs Square and the courage and strength of the average protestor able to commit to 40 days of demonstrating. He also reflects on the multiple identities that can overlap in Lebanon - whether in group confessions or on an individuals scale - adding to the country's strength when unity persists.

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We're joined by Rima Abushakra and Dima Abulhusn for Episode 78 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss Dar Bistro & Books - a cafe and bookstore in Hamra they opened in 2011 and continue to manage.

Rima and Dima share their reflections on the uprising now entering its 40th day, and the challenges of running a small business during recent economic decline. Our conversation includes Hamra's previous cafe culture that lasted well into the civil war, a determination to take part in that sense of community and expression and the power of storytelling.

In addition to running Dar Bistro & Books, Rima Abushakra worked as a journalist for AFP and a reporter for The Wall Street Journal until 2014. Dima Abulhusn continues to work as an architectural designer.

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Voices from the Square, Part 24 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Amer Kreideh - 42-year old architects. Adnan talks about Lebanon's independence celebration, how this year feels fundamentally different, and how a new form of citizenship is taking hold. Adnan also reflects on the peaceful nature of the protests now in their 40th day and hopes for genuine political reform.

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We're joined by David Kenner for Episode 76 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss local economic demands vs the regional political status quo, and US policy vis-a-vis the current uprising.

David is a former Middle East editor at Foreign Policy magazine and is a current fellow at the Institute of Current World Affairs.

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Voices from the Square, Part 23 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Adnan Nehme - 32-year old senior accountant. Adnan talks about staying emotionally and physically healthy during the uprising. He also shares his thoughts on the role of parliament as protestors continue demanding further resignations.

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Voices from the Square, Part 22 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Christy Kallas - 25-year old recent graduate in Fine Arts from Lebanese University. Christy discusses her makeshift museum, the need for creativity and self-expression, and why flexibility and understanding is necessary for unity to persist. Christy firmly believes the revolution should continue embracing all protestors' demands.

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We're joined by Micheline Tobia for Episode 73 of The Beirut Banyan, and we discuss the role of alternative media outlets and citizen journalism during the current uprising.

Micheline is a senior editor at the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies and co-founded Mashallah News in 2010:

www.mashallahnews.com

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Voices from the Square, Part 21 with Elia Haber for The Beirut Banyan, bringing conversations directly from Martyrs Square.

Elia speaks to Mohamad Shibly - 40-year old chief accountant. Mohamad shares his thoughts on protestors' ability in preventing parliament from convening to discuss a proposed amnesty law. He also reflects on five weeks of demonstrations and what independence day means this year for Lebanon.

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