04/09/2024
Listen to Eric Sirotkin, founder of the Ubuntuworks Project on Life In Transition podcast Episode 24, "Embracing Humanity: A Journey of Connection and Unity" with host Art Blanchford.
Check it out: https://life-in-transition.simplecast.com/episodes/embracing-humanity-a-journey-of-connection-and-unity
On this episode, we'll talk about:
- Eric Sirotkin, founder of the Ubuntuworks Project, shares his experiences during the end of apartheid in South Africa.
- He was invited to assist in the development of a proposed bill of rights in South Africa, leading to a shift in his approach to conflict resolution and law practice.
- His experiences in South Africa and Namibia led him to adopt a more collaborative and empathetic approach to conflict resolution and client representation.
- He discusses the impact of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa, which had three components: human rights commission, amnesty component, and reparations.
- The concept of Ubuntu, meaning "we are human through our relations with others," was discussed as a way to shift perspective and recognize interconnectedness.
- The importance of finding commonalities and seeing the essence of being human was emphasized.
- The Arbinger Institute's research on human conflict was mentioned, along with the importance of communication skills and hope for a shift in perspective.
- Emphasizes the importance of learning the language of feeling and practicing empathy in everyday interactions.
