Surviving 14 Years In Guantanamo Bay - Mohamedou Ould Slahi | Modern Wisdom Podcast 322

Mohamedou Ould Slahi is the subject of the film The Mauritanian and has been called "the most tortured man in Guantanamo Bay".
Mohamedou lived for 14 years in Guantanamo Bay, was subjected to enhanced interrogation techniques, otherwise known as torture, was sexually assaulted by prison officers, was force-fed food, water boarded, subjected to a mock-execution, and spent nearly 20 years away from his home country. Without being charged once.
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[@householdone7559]

fewer than 4000 views as at this date? That's a massive shame. This story needs to be told. Major thumbs up to this one

[@IreneLyon]

His story is essential for humanity right now. Can’t wait to watch. Watched the movie last week after learning about him via MP's podcast.

[@dermotrichardsheils4971]

What an inspiring, courageous, strong and humble man. Thanks, Chris, for allowing him time to collect his thoughts.

[@gatherfeather3122]

@Chris Williamson oh, Chris got hacked!

[@Kprdz90]

That pause at 55:40 about sleep deprivation got me. You can almost sense he's having PTSD flashbacks

[@redpillblupill]

This man is absolutely the epitome of the endurance of humanity.... hope, forgiveness and an un-waivering abiding LOVE. I heard of him and his story from the Michaela Peterson podcast, and I hope (I'm writing this at the beginning of this video) that this one doesn't have me in tears like the other one did. Without a doubt, we humans are TERRIBLE to one another.

[@djamelaggouni9130]

Our beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “Whoever suffers an injury and forgives (the person responsible), Allah will raise his status to a higher degree and remove his sins.” If we expect forgiveness from Almighty Allah then we also have the ability to forgive others. respect for Mohamedou ❤️❤️✨

[@afterift]

Thank you so much for this episode! I did a lot of internal reflection of my own problems that I am going through, and how they're absolutely pale in comparison to what Mohamedou has been through. I am very thankful that Mohamedou is able to relay his story in such a positive manor and educating people about being a better, less troubled soul. He has taught me to be grateful of the things and privillages that I have, instead of the things I don't. Much love!

[@NejiBHTahar]

Thank you so much Chris to you and your guest for sharing this sad and very inspiring real story.

[@emirbasha1410]

Mohamedou what a peaceful personality I hope your situation gets better in the future and thank you Chris for having such a great person in your podcast.

[@antonyshortridge7747]

Thank you Chris for this interview

[@bikashkhatiwada224]

q

[@peacenow6618]

Thank you so much for this video. It was very beneficial. Keep up the Great Work! Much appreciated!

[@Nigel068]

Seems like a lovely man! Glad he found his freedom.

[@CoartneyGrace]

I watched the movie and found it riveting. I plan to read his memoir soon. I really appreciate this interview I haven’t finished it yet but I’m sure it will be a emotional rollercoaster thank you both!

[@TeodorSobczak]

What an incredible and good person!

[@ChrisWillx]

Press Subscribe for more promoting of Benedict Cumberbatch’s movies.

[@PritomAhad]

I must appreciate the interviewer for not interrupting the speaker. Most podcasters are not good listeners. However sir you are both a great speaker, questioner and listener❤️

[@bijofrancis1114]

I just watched film and I really appreciate for bringing him to the podcast. 👏

[@tylermarkham3411]

Only 15 minutes in, and great interview so far.

[@tylermarkham3411]

I appreciate that you allow your guests to talk without interruption.

[@ChrisWillx]

Thanks Tyler, it’s important when a conversation is as intense as this

[@bariking6363]

This guys really smart, u can tell by his analysis of everything he’s been through

[@khalidalkhaja9168]

Thank you sir

[@santadeville242]

Looking and listening to this man, and reflecting on his story, that hell he has gone through leaves every decent, humble man without a single word.. One of the saddest stories I have ever heard that had happened to an individual. His story is a proof that even "the greatest democracy" of this planet can become a fascist swamp in a split second . Hats off to the US self-criticism that has been happening through books, movies and plays only unfortunately , but the core, the main essence is still there: that country whose only population was living in tents and riding horses while my country had universities, parliament, libraries, scientific institutions etc. has been, still is and will stay a fortress of fear and paranoia. Until the large part of the US population (as we could see the last year, at least 50% of them) don't go through a massive the cathartic moment of enlightenment, we will keep watching and listening stories like this one.

[@_Kate.1992_]

His silence when asked about sleepdeprivation is the loudest I have ever heard 😢

[@ayushshukla1438]

This channel is growing faster than jordan 's channel

[@juricakonsec2337]

You've asked about PTSD among the executors and torturers, so here is a story about that. After the end of WW2 in Austria, there were many 10s of thousands of people fleeing in front of communist partisan forces. The British army rejected to accept them and protect them, they tricked them into believing that they will be sent to Italy, but they've sent them into the hands of communist partisans instead. What happened next was a series of mass executions that lasted through the summer of 1945. There are around 2000 mass graves along the way where the refugees and all kinds of real and potential political enemies were moved and executed. After a few years a new kind of sickness surfaced. Communist partisan veterans, usually when standing in a queue or waiting in a waiting room, would suddenly fall on the ground in pain and would start wild screaming and kicking around. They've called it "Partisan sickness", PTSD wasn't a thing back then. As it was absolutely forbidden to talk about communist crimes until 1990, it took more than 45 years to analyze what was happening and to realize that it was the PTSD on side of the participants in communist war crimes and pogroms. A few of the British soldiers also suffered from PTSD because they've knowingly sent thousands of people into the hands of communists. Some of the testimonies can be found on YT.

[@anniebasit5220]

All these people are so inspiring after being a lot still able to laugh..

[@yaweluck2585]

Could imagine his Mam left this world in pain for being separated with her life son.

[@tareksadmi7153]

Came here from Jordan B Peterson and then Mikhaila and now Chris. This guy needs to be heard !!!

[@makaivar]

He said, His sister has COVID 19? In what year? Or I didn't hear that very well.

[@householdone7559]

Such a powerful story. So painful to hear. And our own politicians are complicit in this too right now with Julian Assange and were with many Guantanamo bay stories too. And right now with the covid story and the concealment of information for corporate profits - makes me so so sad. And the guard PTSD is hardly surprising. Only about 1% of the population are truly psychopathic so you can't fill all job posts with psychopaths (they've usually got better things to do like climbing the corporate ladder) Saddens me to think that even the film can't do it justice. Especially when people will watch it, be deeply moved and then go to lunch somewhere with friends. Too much cognitive dissonance.

[@accessyourinnerlight971]

Does anyone know if Mr. Williamson ever got the assistant he was looking for? I was thinking of applying, but I came across the notice 2 weeks after it had been put up, so I am not sure if the position was filled.

[@twotwotwo871]

Best to not even apply, that way you have 100% chance of not getting rejected.

[@AberrantArt]

Time stamps to the questions asked please?

[@The_Mauritanian]

أضاعوك وأي فتى أضاعوه، لقد كنت رائعا في كل شيء، الحمدلله على السلامة، وأنا سعيد لأن سبق لي وأن قابلتك بعد الفرقة الطويلة وتحدثت معك بعد صمت مخيف وضحكنا رغم الألم 😢 كلنا فخور بك. شكرا لمدير هذه الحلقة الرائع في تقديمه. و تحية طيبة لكل المشاهدين

[@northeastslingshot1664]

Alhamdulillah.

[@AJKPenguin]

I pray this man can be able to forgive his persecutors but that will be a, for lack of better words, a tough haul.

[@ChrisWillx]

I think he mostly has - watch the end!

[@micoferdinand]

🙏🏽😩💯💎

[@TM-st2ye]

55:42.... I lost it.

[@ChrisWillx]

This is why I love unedited episodes

[@HappilyCamping]

🥺 I keep ending up with 3 whole books worth of useless commentary because I can't find the right words for this. So, I'll just give you a "Great interview as usual. 👍" - bc "Holy algorithms, Batman!"- and call it a day.💙

[@aryanraj6304]

Hey, how you doing?

[@57113]

That this innocent man endured all that was placed upon him outside the limits of surviving such horrendous atrocities and still forgive his aggressors, tortures and captives, right up to Obama who kept him in jail for 7 yrs after he was to be released by the court is a very humble and amazing man. Shame on you Canada 🇨🇦 for handing him over with no evidence. You are absolutely responsible for your part in what happened to this man. 34:49

[@shag4366]

😢😢

[@kkhatibi54]

💔😥

[@stormsurge1]

We need to get this man on Tim Dillons podcast

[@Intodivinepie]

Lol

[@thebarber5379]

I can't say I feel happy for this man but it is nice to see him getting a movie about himself

[@Shpira]

Incredibly powerful. Although...it would have been good to know his history in the early 90s. Or did he not work with al quida in afghanistan against the russians?

[@Shpira]

@AP M guess Wikipedia is wrong and I guess the film that they made about him where they show him in Afghanistan as a youth is wrong...or you are wrong?

[@prashannadahal1624]

He joined the Mujahideen in Afghanistan along side Americans

[@godaiftv8319]

❤️

[@householdone7559]

And the ability to go to the bathroom without being watched is lost even here when you have a 3/4 year old or a 5 year old who wants to play sword fighting with you with his wee. (slightly different scenario i know)

[@akhbarkhanmohamad6705]

Please do a documentary about Afia Siddique.Get information from Evone Ridley and Imran Khan.

[@CloveCoast]

Germany’s leaders need to check their power, and let this man back to his family. It’s so unfair

[@bfnbfn793]

The $15 ph 😂😂

[@Girlfromyourdreams]

American! Make some apology to this man!

[@amonra3546]

system is evil Slahi

[@spoonblender797]

He doesn't seem that traumatised to me and he wasn't 'picked at random' for this kind of treatment. Shows the power of stoic philosophies, forgiveness and taking responsibility for your actions .

[@Shukri-The-Great]

Did you even watch the video? He's clearly traumatised. He didn't the brutal treatment

[@spoonblender797]

@@Shukri-The-Great Well yes obviously I did watch it. Nobody likes brutal treatment, but we can wear it in different ways. To experience trauma and to remain traumatised are two very different things.

[@bfnbfn793]

What's the movie name?🤔

[@The_Mauritanian]

The Mauritanian

[@martiantechnology6791]

the audio is recorded so low max output nothing

[@noseyparker6969]

Time bomb waiting to achieve maximum devastation.

[@kkhatibi54]

🤦🏻‍♀️

[@user-by6tw7wd4e]

당신은 위대합니다. 당신의 종교 알라신... 용서. 자유 커다란 깨우침을 받았습니다.; 그 믿음으로 당신의 종교에대한 혁신으로 당신은 살아났습니다 당신의 의지에 존경을 표합니다.🙏🙏👍👍👍👍