In this episode of the Through Conversations podcast, we are joined by expert in the Israel-Palestine Conflict, Fransisco Gil-White.

We delve into Fransisco's life trajectory, uncovering a surprising connection between Nazism and The PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization). The episode also explores the reasons behind Fransisco's cancellation by UPenn and delves into the complex relationship between the United States and Israel, questioning whether it is an ally or an enemy.

We discuss the potential consequences if Israel were to fall and whether it serves as the last line of defense for democracy.

This episode aims to provide unique insights and perspectives on these very challenging and nuanced topic, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the geopolitics and history of the war.

About Fransisco Gil-White:

Francisco Gil-White, a political anthropologist with a strong focus on the population-level consequences, in human societies, of our cognitive adaptations for social learning. He is trained in evolutionary theory and in sociocultural ethnography and social theory.

He is an Anthropologist, historian, journalist, and political scientist. He holds a MA in Social Sciences (University of Chicago). Ph.D. in evolutionary anthropology (UCLA). He has taught at UPENN (Philadelphia), at ITAM (Mexico City) and at UMA (Valle de Bravo, Mexico).

Francisco is the creator of the newsletter and online course “Management of Reality (MOR).” Management of Reality is a system of articles of historical and investigative research covering topics in politics, foreign affairs, corruption, the fight for democracy, etc., connecting to behavioral science anchored in social-learning adaptations and the study of culturally evolving social systems.

Find more about Fransisco's Course, Management Of Reality, and his work here - https://franciscogilwhite.substack.com/

Highlights

00:00 Intro.

01:30 Fransisco’s Trajectory

06:06 A shocking connection between Nazism and The PLO

26:25 Why did Fransisco get cancelled by UPenn?

47:58 Is the United States an ally or an enemy of Israel?

1:01:05 If Israel falls, does the West fall next?

1:13:50 Is Israel the Last Line of Defense for Democracy?

1:33:10 One thing people supporting Hamas should know.

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