How the Middle East was erased from Renaissance history | Koert Debeuf | TEDxKULeuvenBrussels

Koert Debeuf Koert Debeuf is a distinguished adjunct professor of Middle East at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and a senior political consultant at Avisa Partners. Through educating the youth and guiding a firm on economic intelligence, global advocacy, and cybersecurity, Koert’s influence has shaped and impacted the lives of both young and old. From 2016-2019, Koert was also the director of the Tahir Institute for Middle East Policy in Europe, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of democratic transitions in the Middle East where he gained major insights into Middle East life and culture.
A former editor-in-chief of the EUObserver, Koert has spent most of his life uncovering the hidden stories of the past and the present. His expertise in international politics and communications alongside his passion for Middle East history and culture allowed him to expose the greatest story of all, how the Renaissance actually originated in Baghdad. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@gulcinsayg1711]

Hello form Turkiye! I can’t thank u enough for your this sensitive and informative video.I was impressed by your evaluation about Bagdad’s contributions on science and culture.

[@markpiessens847]

Wow, Koert Debeuf has just given me a serious reality check. This should be a mandatory video for everyone who is convinced that the West is the best. Thanks for putting my feet back on the ground 👍👏

[@HMBRTOABLE]

It’s great he applies this perspective towards his personal life. USA really needs this advice. A lot of old school mentalities that think they still need to be afraid of one another. It’ll only change when you begin to want to change it. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen within a snap of a finger. It takes time. This was a good talk.

[@robertusaugustus2003]

I really hope this video receives a wide audience, too many in the West ignore or flat out deny the innumerable contributions of our siblings.

[@ttam2051]

The world would be a better place if we cherish our collective diversity and credit each other for the development of humanity. Simply put, there neither would’ve been a renaissance without the golden age nor a golden age without Ancient Greek philosophy. We build on the contributions of our predecessors Period

[@keithmlawrence]

It's so sad to think that all the beauty and art from such a rich culture can be erased and ignored because of how they're portrayed now just to fit political agendas.

[@violetrossi]

They really skipped over all that history in school... no wonder we have such a biased view of the middle east. Well done for shedding light on this.

[@mennaayman5461]

As a middle eastern I feel glad that this lesson exists ❤❤

[@Pep1nu]

Thank you for speaking the truth and for your bravery

[@gabekilljoy]

I've always found it interesting (and heart-breaking) how it seems a common theme for invaders back then to destroy all the books and the knowledge. I'm sure there's a tactical reason they did that but it seems such a waste.

[@vinifrss]

This is potentially the most seminal TEDx talk I’ve ever seen. Timely relevant, even urgent.

[@MsMarissaJeanette]

So informative and so much truth spoken! ! Thank you!

[@nenajukes]

Perfect. We need to know this ❤

[@mdtaifurrahman2020]

A brilliant talk

[@thephilosopher59]

Oh I'm loving this! When the human experience is tracked on a journey through history, art, philosophy and truth . Each page can be claimed, changed and explained. Wonderful, wonderful work! I long for the land of place and peace.

[@umarsalisu113]

Amazing speech

[@mennaayman5461]

This is one of the most important and impact full episodes of Tedx ever ❤❤❤

[@erikdangor]

This talk really made me think about how interconnected and global our history truly is.

[@anndibsdale]

As someone who loves studying history, this talk was a breath of fresh air, thank you 💜💜

[@kylelramsay]

I gotta say, the way he broke down the journey of knowledge from ancient greeks to baghdad to europe was super well-explained. made it click for me.