Israeli Settlers' Possessor Consciousness Hinders Peace| Insights from Paulo Freire

Explore the concept of possessive consciousness among Israeli settlers through the lens of Paulo Freire's philosophy. Delve into the complex dynamics at play in this thought-provoking video.
Financial Times Article about Settlers: archive.ph/202...

[@ashrafessop123]

We lived under this system for many years here in South Africa 🇿🇦 and it still exist.We are still searching for the antidote.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, that is why people of South Africa understand what’s going on in Palestine

[@donnavorce8856]

My own ancestors here in North America were "settlers" and the same techniques, logic, mind set, were used against the First Nations people here with the same result. The First Nations people still have not recovered from this occupation

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, it is similar kind of mindset but in the 21st century.

[@MusMasi]

@@masoodraja We see a similar mindset here in the South Pacific and Australia,

[@MusMasi]

@@masoodraja Doctor I disagree a bit, that same mindset still exists in North and South America, the South Pacific, and in Australia still till this day in the 21st century.

[@mozartsbumbumsrus7750]

The great myth of human rights democracy, liberté égalité and fraternité is a great source of delusion and political control. Money and power TRUMPS intelligence, humanity, empathy and etc. Free will is a delusion a myth like the Easter Bunny. It's turtles all the way down. Environment and nurture fails to provide sufficient knowledge that hurting other sentient beings is a very bad idea.

[@masoodraja]

@@MusMasi Thank you. Yes, I know it exists but public display of such behavior also has some some social and political consequences, which I do not see in Israel.

[@mariaa6918]

Excellently explained. Thank you ❤

[@masoodraja]

You are so welcome!

[@cheri238]

​@@masoodraja Thank you!❤

[@cheri238]

Also, the book by Dr. Salman Abu Sitta wrote his memoir, "Mapping My Return: A Palestinian Memoir," and the founding The Palestinian Tand Society - an organization dedicated to the documentation of Palestine 's Land. Today is June 8, 2024. Remembering also, the USS Liberty Navel Ship AGTR-5, 1967 6-day war, June 8th, was the day Israel bombed the American Ship, The Johnson administration, and the Israeli forces knew the truthand lied. Many documentaries on this ship and their survivors and the men who were killed aboard our ship and a book by James M. Ennis Jr., " Assault On The Liberty," The True Story of the Israeli Attack on an American Ship. ❤

[@alli6791]

If anyone else said an imaginary being gave them something so that means they have a legal right to it, we’d laugh in their face

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, that is what it boils down to anyway.

[@qqq3426]

Such a brilliant explanation doctor

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@rashedala-uddin8157]

When you encounter racism, Zionism, or Fascism, it's your moral duty to challenge it.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, we should challenge all racist ideologies.

[@rashedala-uddin8157]

@@jon123xyz 😅 When you encounter racism, Z1onism, or Fascism, it's your moral duty to challenge it.

[@MYTAccount]

Long and strong live Palestine! ✌💯

[@masoodraja]

Yes, absolutely!!

[@lorascelsi8102]

Hope for the Palestinian people. Justice for Gaza.🌺🇵🇸🍉

[@MYTAccount]

Yaakov Fauci from New York (USA) (American Israhelli settler) to Palestinian woman (house owner): If I don't steal your house, someone else will steal it!

[@masoodraja]

That is sad.

[@gangajal9292]

Yes settler's words towards a Palestinian woman protesting against the occupation of her home and land....I saw it in a video on yt....I was shocked!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭Long live Palestina ❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️❤️❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸

[@masoodraja]

@@gangajal9292 Yes, there are a lot of such instances even in East Jerusalem

[@KJSullivan4601]

Thank you so much this is very helpful - I have been trying to fathom how a collective move and think without empathy for the Palestinians and the violence. This is another layer of understanding.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@sabriyaal-zadjali2721]

Very interesting Dr. Masood. Thanks for this rich episode.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@antoniusdeweerd8506]

Just came across your channel doctor… Immediately subscribed to it after watching this brilliant video. Thank you for speaking truth to power with such clarity and eloquence!❤️

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much and welcome.

[@marygarrapa3537]

Thank you for this very clear diagnisis.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@traceycroxford8880]

Excellent, Thank you ! ♥

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@shamim621]

Thank you so much for this insightful video.

[@masoodraja]

You are most welcome!!

[@jamess125]

Interacting with Znists online is uncanny. It feels like they are a black hole of cynicism; like they will say anything without consideration for the meaning, beyond rhetorical impact; as if they have never even considered the possibility of sincere beliefs or good faith communication. As if they only view communication as a weapon. I guess generations of unchecked ideological conditioning, and virtual impunity will do that. They think of their babies as future warriors, they weaponize them from birth, and train that aggression on the "bad guys", just as they were trained and conditioned and weaponized.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I have not have to deal with them but I do know the type from other experiences.

[@rul4522]

You’re so right. I decided at almost 82 i don’t talk to these people. Finely I stopped.

[@Adamroable]

Any argument they make against the oppressed is almost always a projection of their own side's beliefs/actions.

[@keskinyorum]

Thank you for the explanation and naming what the whole world sees occuring in Palestine.

[@masoodraja]

You are most welcome

[@SabasitenAkter]

Great converge thank you very much

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.

[@lorascelsi8102]

Sand Creek Colorado. History matters. Truth needs to be exposed.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes!!

[@CC-sn2qn]

thank you for your very precous insight dr raja. it is so informative. i always adored my lctures at university and my formation in philosophy; and i was very proud, when i graduated, but i was also very sad about the fact i would never be able to go back to university. it was difficult to finance it but it was worth every penny. listening to you brings back the beatyful memories and i feel like sitting in a lecture, and making my brain work (my job feeds me and i pay my bills, but it's boring). learnig, understanding and widening knowledg on this topic is the absolute least we can do and we owe it to the palestiians and all other natives, which were and still are oppressed and (yes!) murdered by supremacy and dehumanization of human beings.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much. This helps me too. Since I walked away from academia two years ago, and know that it is almost impossible to get back in, these exchanges and sharing the little that I know with people like you is deeply gratifying. So, thank you so much for being a part of this journey.

[@samara6041]

Love the way you explain things! And your voice is so calming as well. Keep up the awesome work 🤍

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much.

[@puti2147]

As History has shown that this stems from a White & European Mindset. Thanks for the Informative post Dr.Raja.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. It is a bit more complicated than just race. I think it’s the material conditions that enable such consciousness and not necessarily the genetics.

[@claudermiller]

I've often wondered how people from a non-judeo-christian culture view this conflict. Americans, for the most part, are judeo-christian, so the whole concept of the God of the Old Testament giving the land to the Israelis isn't far-fetched. If you're not culturally enmeshed in the Bible, it must seem crazy at best.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I am pretty familiar with all major religious traditions; I just don’t find any God-granted rights to a land convincing in the 21st century. But furthermore, even if God has given the land to a people, can those people simply erase the people who might be living there?

[@claudermiller]

@@masoodraja I don't think God put genocide on the deed.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I absolutely agree.

[@MusMasi]

@@claudermiller if you read the old testament he did, he ordered it, which is one of the main reasons why I am agnostic, not one fellow Chrisitian nor priest could give me an acceptable answer for the hypocrisy of it. First Commandment thou shall not **** yet they do it over and over.

[@rul4522]

Call the Infinite Jaweh, God, Allah, whatever you like, Love is beneath them all and moreover we are made of Love and so is the Cosmos!

[@madhattersmachete]

Excellent points, this needs to be mainstream education.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you!!

[@AudioPervert1]

Based on the possessor consciousness (or say the lack of real consciousness) can also be linked to the creation of Private Property. Settler colonial occupation of the ‘New World’ back then or the current genocide occurring in Palestine, both equate to destruction of existing property, mass eviction of people, always executed in favor of the occupying foreigner. The nature of settler colonialism manifests as a violent passage creating new private property. One with an infinite tenure. The criticism of private property becomes even more validated by this violent legacy. “Kill The Indian, Save The Man” pioneer 18th century slogan or "We are fighting against animals" (Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister). The colonial imperatives which aim to control occupied land also have ‘real estate’ written in big letters. The political, military and legal mechanisms which enable all such events also legitimize private property, never-the-less at a great cost numbering millions of dead or dispossessed and uncared for people. Without private property there is no settler colonial society.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, the logic of the violence against the First Nations and Palestinians is the same and at its core IS about capture of territory and property.

[@mumsow]

You have explained so much for me , thank you.

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome!

[@NGC7000]

Exactly the mindset of majority of white Americans. I say it not to offend anyone, but after listening this lecture this is my conclusion.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@lorascelsi8102]

​@@masoodrajain America AIPAC control of housing industry caused massive homeless too.

[@nas6362]

Very true of the older white Americans! The younger generation know more!

[@lorascelsi8102]

@@nas6362 agree

[@heatherbrown384]

If Israel was to walk into a psychologist's room, in a few minutes the psychologist would conclude that their client has the inability to reflect. The number one thing in any talking therapy session. Then starting from the beginning discovering how this person's inability to exhibit compassion and empathy, together with how their extreme sense of entitlement, no matter the cost, came about.

[@gmw3083]

It's how izrul ends

[@cheri238]

Thank you again, Dr. Masood Raja. Beautifully expressed with wisdom and reverence. We are the history of all manking. Have you heard of Dr. Iian McGilchrist's books and lectures, " The Master And His Emissary," The Divided Brain, and the Making of the Western World, "The Matter With Things," Our Brains, Our Delusions, And The Unmaking of the Western World?" I have these books ,also. Sending you much love and blessings for all you represent with humanity and humbleness. I have to catch up on all your videos. Peace and love. 🙏❤️🌎🌿🕊🎵🎶🎵

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much. Yes, I am familiar with those books but thank you for reminding me to reread them.

[@cheri238]

@masoodraja Thank you, sir . I am still going very slow with Dr. Iian McGilchrist's books and use a dictionary, for as you know who he is, and some things are over my head in sciences, physics, and those who he speaks with. History, philosophy literature, art, music I grasp more easily. I feel that I am just a beginner and willing to acquire and learn more. I undoubtedly love to listen and appreciate all those whom he speaks with and to have found you also, sir.

[@masoodraja]

@@cheri238 Thsnk you. Good luck. Keep reading and exploring and things will keep getting clearer.

[@cheri238]

@@masoodraja Real clear with the right perception. Thank you again. Carl Jung "The Redbook " by Sonu Shamdasani, Libra Novus, with updates by Jungian analysts. Books 📚 📖

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underline ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen.

[@Adamroable]

It isn't just the settlers that have a possive mindset, it is the wider diaspora that have been groomed to feel an entitlement to this land, and that any attack on this claim is an attack against them personally. Birthright is just one small part of the program.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, you are absolutely right.

[@mozartsbumbumsrus7750]

And another two extremely important books to read on this subject are Dr. Professor Robert Sapolsky's, "Behave, Human Behavior at Our Best and Worst", and "Determined, Life without free will". Read these also and be up-to-date.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you.

[@eleanormorgan5400]

Thanks!

[@masoodraja]

Thank you so much!!!

[@fahemida]

Ben Gavir and Daniela must be “settled” in a Palestinian prison. They may be better looked after than the Israeli prisons .

[@henrijamespicardo2973]

In short some people are greedy

[@masoodraja]

Yes. Greedy and entitled.

[@rul4522]

🙏🌈 Stil have books by Paulo Freire!

[@masoodraja]

Great!! I have had mine for years now.

[@rul4522]

@@masoodraja 🙏

[@sergioperezio5523]

When I listen to the social interactions between oppressed and oppressor societies they sound like domestic violent relationships

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. They are kind of like that on a larger scale.

[@MusMasi]

I had an argument with my father over this, Basically I said your religious beliefs do not give you a right to someone else's land. He had no answer to me and admitted he did not know much about the middle east and to be honest he is anti colonial its just that he is christian and bought the Evangelical BS about Judeo Exceptionalism. Basically I told him yes we are Christian now, we converted, but lets say some people in Europe or Africa adopted our past religion and started worshipping a version of our ancestors gods, does that suddenly give them a right to our land? To come and remove us? Of course not.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you for sharing this. It tells us that most views are based in mostly unquestioned assumptions.

[@keskinyorum]

All Eyes on Rafah. Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🍉🍉🍉

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes!! Word is watching.

[@richardcaves3601]

What your whole thesis describes here is history, pure and simple. Not distory or distorted history, but real unbiased history that deals in facts, mindsets and logic. That real history knows and records the actions, mindset and reasons behind the failure of Israel to return the land they took by warfare in 1948 and 1967. Under the UN rules, set in place for all nations joining since 1945, if you conquer territory, you must return it. If you don't, you're illegally occupying it. Repeat - ILLEGALLY OCCUPYING IT!!! Until Israel abides by its UN obligations, it is an outlaw state and should be subject to all penalties until a government is installed that respects those obligations. Until that happens, all penalties from the international community are justified.😊😊😊😊😊

[@jeanyvespotier]

D'où vient le mots colon ?.

[@masoodraja]

I think it comes from Greek.

[@laidoffjournalist]

Raise your volume next time, when you edit these videos.

[@masoodraja]

Okay. Thank you. Will try.

[@ree5403]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@messaoudafrt410]

❤

[@oskarvomhimmel6936]

We are as vocal as these guys are violent...we say what we think, they harm what they can...there is the difference among us. It is nothing against their faith, it is these people, who use that faith to attack everyone and our faiths... ❤️✝️🫶🏼😎 The power of our voice hurts them more, than the harm they do, which only validates our arguments, our voices grow, they get butt hurt and then harm more...until...🤓

[@kairuannewambui8456]

SORRY,CANNOT LISTEN TOO PAINFUL, I CAN IMAGINE HOW MUCH BURDEN THE HATEFUL POEPLE HAVE TO CARRY, I PITY THEM, BEING FREE,HAPPY AND KIND AND BEING REAL GOOD WITH OURSELVES AND OTHERS ITS MAKE WORTHY TO BE BORN AND LIVE THIS WONDERFUL WORLD GOD CREATED HAPPILY 😊 ❤️

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I understand.

[@lizbethartemis4886]

they have been brain washed.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. I think it’s deeper than just brainwashing

[@mumsow]

​@@masoodrajaI had an online chastising from a pro Palestine supporter when I said that brutality and violent behaviour is in Zios DNA (I'd said it ironically knowing it to be said about Palestinian people) however you've explained so eloquently what I was clumsily trying to describe.

[@masoodraja]

@@mumsow Thank you. I am glad this was useful to you.

[@MusMasi]

@@mumsow Its not their DNA its their Ideology which is rooted in European Colonial Supremacy, the Farce about spreading *civilization*.

[@mozartsbumbumsrus7750]

Friere misses new information, particularly neuroscience and biology. We now know much more.

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. Yes, I am aware of it and I have a couple of videos about pedagogy that are informed by it.

[@Pomeray8]

In getting into linguistics and nonduality so much crazy-making/herding behavior potential hinges on a semantic orientation toward reality. For example, the Dominant Mindset semantic orientation to reality treats atmospheric transferences of energy whose visual appearances (ie field gives rise to form) hurricanes get called a human name and treated as if they have a mind of their own. For an example, English semantically orients one to conceive of a Subject Verbing an Object, space/negative causailty (ie nonlocalized conext) being entirely written out of the picture. Space is an actor though. The common living space engenders ALL life forms. NOT the human brain with its concepts. If one exists, humans don't have access to a God's Eye View of reality. A way to remedy preference for Either/Or thinking is allowing taking signals from the outside (ie intuition) in reading reality relationally instead of rationally all of the time. Relations are all there are. (Not Abstract Thinking). And all we have is now. The model of reality is not reality. Life is what happens while you are making other plans. We can switch to preferring And/Both thought (ie the logic of the inclusional third). We begin realizing multiple phenomena are happening at the same time, ie an example paraphrasing Machean physics: the spatial dynamics of the habitat are conditioning the inhabitants at the SAME TIME as the spatial dynamics of the inhabitants are contioning the spatial dynamica of the habitat. And/Both. Rationality and relationality in balance.

[@Marianelamarin-e2j]

Sick ,sick minds .

[@elisabethbordin982]

I noticed this still in Hawaii

[@masoodraja]

Yes. Also at some point many other places where native people have been sidelined.

[@anoc5511]

You don't need a 20 min lecture to explain that. 2 words will do. They have Superioriority Complex

[@masoodraja]

Thank you for your opinion. I am a teacher so I don’t make statements. I rather look at how human consciousness is shaped. I would suggest investing 20 minutes in watching the video and I can promise you it will enrich your understanding.

[@ShamimahChoonara]

Inshallah they will never succeed in land

[@Dr.A.mohamedZubairAsanmohamed]

Free Palestine from river to sea

[@mohamedhusanee8241]

Thanks ❤

[@masoodraja]

You are welcome.