Breaking Down Aporophobia: Recognizing and Addressing Social Inequality
Aporophobia, a word to transform society by raising awareness of social inequality.
00:00:00 Aporophobia, the fear of poor people, is a revolutionary word that has the power to transform society by bringing awareness to social inequality.
📝 The talk is about the concept of 'aporophobia'.
🌍 Aporophobia has the power to transform society.
💡 The speaker explores the need for new words and their role in shaping our world.
00:03:43 Aporophobia, the fear of poor people, is a social reality that needs recognition and action. The speaker coined the term 'aporophobia' to raise awareness of the acceptance and mistreatment of the less fortunate.
⭐️ Aporophobia is the fear or aversion towards poor people.
💭 Aporophobia is a societal problem that needs to be recognized and addressed.
🌍 We should strive to eradicate aporophobia and create an inclusive society.
00:07:30 The speaker discusses the concept of 'aporophobia', which refers to the aversion or rejection of poor people. The talk explores the existence of aporophobia and its causes, including the possibility of a neurological basis in the brain.
🔑 The concept of aporophobia, or the fear and rejection of poor people, has emerged as a result of experiences and observations.
💡 Instances of acceptance and hospitality towards wealthy tourists highlight the contrast in how society treats the rich and the poor.
❓ The causes and consequences of aporophobia are still being explored, including the potential neurological basis of xenophobia.
00:11:19 Aporophobia, the fear of poor people. The human brain tends to reject those who are different, but we have the capacity for altruism and cooperation.
We tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us and ignore those who are different.
Our brain naturally feels aversion towards diversity, leading to xenophobia.
While we are capable of caring for others, we often do so conditionally, expecting something in return.
00:15:05 The fear of poor people, known as 'Aporophobia', is discussed in this TEDxUPValència talk by Adela Cortina. The speaker emphasizes the importance of building contractual societies rather than conflicting ones.
🔑 Indirect reciprocity is the mechanism behind our willingness to give as long as we receive.
💡 Building contractual societies instead of conflictual ones is more beneficial for everyone.
⚖️ There is a challenge in inclusive societies for those who seemingly have nothing to offer in exchange.
00:18:49 Aporophobia, the fear of poor people, is a social issue that excludes and marginalizes individuals based on their economic status. This talk emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing aporophobia to promote equality and human dignity.
📌 Aporophobia refers to the exclusion and discrimination towards poor people.
🤝 Poverty is not just economic, it also manifests in other areas of social life such as education and opportunities.
⚖️ Aporophobia is an attack on human dignity and democracy, as it undermines equality.
00:22:36 Aporophobia, the fear of poor people, must be eradicated through education and building egalitarian institutions. Justice and compassion are essential in creating a more equal society.
🔑 Aporofobia, the fear of poor people, should be eradicated and prevented.
🌍 Education, both formal and informal, is crucial in combating aporofobia and promoting egalitarian institutions.
💔🤝😊 Compassion, empathy, and keen observation are essential in recognizing the value and worth of every individual.
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