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Today I'm going to try something new. Instead of publishing an interview that I did myself, or a Q&A where I answer your questions, I'm going to use my platform to publish an interview conducted by somebody else. Now, this requires a bit of an explanation. My friend Desh Amila, who's a filmmaker and producer, organized an event with Julian Assange in 2017. He filmed the event at the time and then forgot all about it until a few days ago when he came across the footage by coincidence. When Desh offered to publish this footage using my platform, I was hesitant at first, because I worry that publishing this on my podcast would give people the impression that I support Julian Assange's actions, or that I support WikiLeaks as an organization.So let me say this upfront - I'm agnostic about whether Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have done more good than harm for the world, as their supporters must believe. It's just not clear to me, and my publishing of this interview should not be taken by anyone as an endorsement either of him or of WikiLeaks. As all of you are aware, I'm a big defender of free speech and transparency. Therefore, you might expect that I would always take the side of the whistleblower who reveals important secrets held by governments or powerful corporations. For example: I had Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower on this show just a few months ago and I gave her a very friendly interview because I thought that what she revealed about Facebook was clearly a net good for the world. However, my support for free speech and transparency in general, doesn't automatically extend to every specific release of hacked information, especially in cases where that information could hurt people.You will be able to hear more of my thoughts on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks in the introduction to the episode.-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [20COLEMAN] at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [20COLEMAN].-Sign up through wren.co/coleman to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name!-Sign up today at butcherbox.com/COLEMAN to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order.

Today I'm going to try something new. Instead of publishing an interview that I did myself, or a Q&A where I answer your questions, I'm going to use my platform to publish an interview conducted by somebody else. Now, this requires a bit of an explanation. My friend Desh Amila, who's a filmmaker and producer, organized an event with Julian Assange in 2017. He filmed the event at the time and then forgot all about it until a few days ago when he came across the footage by coincidence. When Desh offered to publish this footage using my platform, I was hesitant at first, because I worry that publishing this on my podcast would give people the impression that I support Julian Assange's actions, or that I support WikiLeaks as an organization.So let me say this upfront - I'm agnostic about whether Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have done more good than harm for the world, as their supporters must believe. It's just not clear to me, and my publishing of this interview should not be taken by anyone as an endorsement either of him or of WikiLeaks. As all of you are aware, I'm a big defender of free speech and transparency. Therefore, you might expect that I would always take the side of the whistleblower who reveals important secrets held by governments or powerful corporations. For example: I had Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower on this show just a few months ago and I gave her a very friendly interview because I thought that what she revealed about Facebook was clearly a net good for the world. However, my support for free speech and transparency in general, doesn't automatically extend to every specific release of hacked information, especially in cases where that information could hurt people.You will be able to hear more of my thoughts on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks in the introduction to the episode.-Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code [20COLEMAN] at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code [20COLEMAN].-Sign up through wren.co/coleman to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name!-Sign up today at butcherbox.com/COLEMAN to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order.

Today I'm going to try something new. Instead of publishing an interview that I did myself, or a Q&A where I answer your questions, I'm going to use my platform to publish an interview conducted by somebody else. Now, this requires a bit of an explanation. My friend Desh Amila, who's a filmmaker and producer, organized an event with Julian Assange in 2017. He filmed the event at the time and then forgot all about it until a few days ago when he came across the footage by coincidence. When Desh offered to publish this footage using my platform, I was hesitant at first, because I worry that publishing this on my podcast would give people the impression that I support Julian Assange's actions, or that I support WikiLeaks as an organization. So let me say this upfront - I'm agnostic about whether Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have done more good than harm for the world, as their supporters must believe. It's just not clear to me, and my publishing of this interview should not be taken by anyone as an endorsement either of him or of WikiLeaks. As all of you are aware, I'm a big defender of free speech and transparency. Therefore, you might expect that I would always take the side of the whistleblower who reveals important secrets held by governments or powerful corporations. For example: I had Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower on this show just a few months ago and I gave her a very friendly interview because I thought that what she revealed about Facebook was clearly a net good for the world. However, my support for free speech and transparency in general, doesn't automatically extend to every specific release of hacked information, especially in cases where that information could hurt people. You will be able to hear more of my thoughts on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks in the introduction to the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I take a look back at some of the great conversations I had with different guests from 2021. This episode includes conversations with Bill Stansbury, Dr. Valerie Fields, Desh Amila, ULM President Dr. Berry, and Tyler Gerfers. Follow The Toddcast only on Instagram @the_toddcast_. Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWiuH85dfAy1703YZbKsFQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Host Toby Davis sits down with Desh Amila to discuss "Better Left Unsaid", his latest film. The premise behind Better Left Unsaid, lies in the unconfined analysis of the often violent extremism of today's Western political landscape. As liberal democracy becomes increasingly challenged in the West, we expose the dangerous tactics employed by the radical-left and far-right, alike. In a world where political polarization frames the way in which we live, a new path forward of unity is needed more than ever before. Desh also exposes the tech censorship and cancel culture surrounding the release and promotion of the film. Better Left Unsaid won the "Best International Documentary Feature" at the 2021 Anthem Film Festival and was the featured film at the 2021 FAIR Film Festival. The film was produced by Desh and his company This Is 42 and written and directed by Curt Jaimungal. To watch the film and learn more, visit: https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/To learn more about This Is 42, visit: https://thisis42.com/To follow Desh, visit: https://twitter.com/Desh_AmilaTo learn more about UnityNow, visit the website:https://www.unitynowpodcast.comMake sure to like and subscribe to UnityNow! to get weekly content about the Unity movement!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnityNowPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/UnityNowPodcast?s=20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitynowpodcast#UnityNow #DeshAmila #BetterLeftUnsaid #TechCensorship

---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSEDBetter Left Unsaid:https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/Desh Amilahttps://deshamila.com/---Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal:https://www.youtube.com/c/theoriesofeverything---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Jon: @thejonastro on InstagramFollow AJ: @_aj_1985 on Instagram---Logo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomove on InstagramTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Chase Dreams"

---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSED6 Non-Binary Models on Utopia and Queer Community - Teen Vogue: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/non-binary-models-on-utopia-queer-communityUtopias, past and present: why Thomas More remains astonishingly radical - The Guardian:https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/16/utopias-past-present-thomas-more-terry-eagletonHow Utopia shaped the world – BBC:https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20160920-how-utopia-shaped-the-worldWe Can't Be What We Don't See - Queer Utopias and Cynicism:https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/we-cant-be-what-we-dont-see-queer-utopias-and-cynicism/--- Better Left Unsaid Documentary - Official Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX0J_nIaIHE---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Jon: @thejonastro on InstagramFollow AJ: @_aj_1985 on Instagram---Logo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomove on InstagramTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Chase Dreams"

Join the filmmakers behind Better Left Unsaid. Curt Jaimungal and Desh Amila are joined by a host of special guests, including Michael Shermer, Rick Smith, Vesper Stamper, and Marshall Herskovitz.

Megyn Kelly is joined by Christina Hoff Sommers, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Desh Amila and Curt Jaimungal, the filmmakers behind the documentary "Better Left Unsaid," to talk about the rise of the illiberal left, how the illiberal left changed feminism, our culture of therapy and safetyism, self-censorship, "fainting couch feminism," fighting back against cultural censorship in Big Tech and on college campuses, how the tolerant left and tolerant right can unite, and more.Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms:Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShowFind out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Megyn Kelly is joined by Christina Hoff Sommers, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Desh Amila and Curt Jaimungal, the filmmakers behind the documentary "Better Left Unsaid," to talk about the rise of the illiberal left, how the illiberal left changed feminism, our culture of therapy and safetyism, self-censorship, "fainting couch feminism," fighting back against cultural censorship in Big Tech and on college campuses, how the tolerant left and tolerant right can unite, and more. Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a desire to inspire, Desh is on a mission to educate, entertain and enhance the lives of those he connects with. He is a documentary filmmaker, serial entrepreneur, and the founder of Think Inc. and This is 42. As a passionate advocate for change, Desh is also an active philanthropist. In 2011, Desh acted as a founding member of Sri Lanka Unites (SLU), an organization created to heal and reconcile the once war-torn country. He also created The Dreamer’s Foundation, a not-for-profit that strives to help ambitious young people pursue their dreams. I’m looking forward to getting into something a bit different today and hearing from the man who is adding value to people like Sam Harris and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Things you will learn in this episode: *[00:01 - 07:57] Opening Segment* * I introduce today’s guest, Desh Amila * Documentary filmmaker * Think Inc. * Featuring speakers like Neil deGrasse TysonThis is 42 * Be sure to check out guestio.com ( https://guestio.com/ ) and start booking * Desh gives some background on his story * Born in a small village in Sri Lanka * Born into a 28 year Civil War - 1981 * Early childhood experience * Left the town on a scholarship * The journey in Australia *[07:58 - 17:04] From Trying to Survive to Leaving a Legacy* * Desh talks about his time in survival mode * Early job experience * The struggle making you who you are today * Making the transition out of the struggle and into Opportunity * Volunteering at a radio station * Figuring out the skill for talking and connecting * Going into filmmaking * Wanting to leave a legacy * Promoting intellectualism and think tanks - Think Inc. * A word from our sponsor *[17:05 - 25:31] Adding Value to Sam Harris and Neil deGrasse Tyson* * Desh talks about his documentary Islam and the Future of Tolerance * How it came about on a tour with Sam Harris * Being able to criticize anything * Being invited to create a film * Desh shares about the conference tour * Traveling with Sam Harris and Neil deGrasse Tyson * Everyone in an intellectual space * Selling Think Inc. * Creating This is 42 * Upcoming movie * Better Left Unsaid * How to support *[25:32 - 32:04] Closing Segment* * Who you know or what you know? * Who you know, and what you want from them * What do you want to achieve? * Desh shares about managing relationships * Treating public intellectuals with respect and dignity * How Desh adds value to relationships * ThE RaNDoM RoUnD * How to engage with Desh * Links below * Final words *Tweetable Quotes:* “I do feel as the person I’ve become, the appreciation I have for the things that I have now, the gratitude I have now, it all stems back from the struggle.” - Desh Amila “I think who you know is incredibly important, but doesn’t really go as far as I think it would if you don’t know what it is that you want from those people.” - Desh Amila *Resources Mentioned:* * Conversations with Coleman ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-coleman/id1489326460 ) * Support Better Left Unsaid ( https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/better-left-unsaid/ ) Connect with Desh on Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/iamdesh/?hl=en ) , Twitter ( https://twitter.com/Desh_Amila?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ) , and LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshamila/?originalSubdomain=au ). Check out https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ and start learning what all this is about. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? *LEAVE A REVIEW* and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast ( https://travischappell.typeform.com/to/kmf5p4 ) and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com ( https://travischappell.com/ ). You can connect with me on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/travis.chappell15 ) , Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ ) , and Twitter ( https://twitter.com/traviscchappell?lang=en ). Be sure to join The Lounge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/byncommunity ) to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Redirected, I got to chat with Desh Amilia. A product of immigration, integration, and innovation, Sri Lankan-born, Desh Amila, started from humble beginnings before realizing his dream was in the West and migrated to Melbourne, Australia in 2000. Desh has since pioneered his career as an entrepreneur, entertainer, and educator on a global scale. ​ ‍ After graduating from Melbourne’s Deakin University with a Bachelor of Arts (Media Arts: Screen Studies and Photography) in 2005. Since then, Desh has founded This is 42 & Think Inc., along with being an accomplished filmmaker. If you haven’t yet, please rate Redirected and subscribe to hear more. And if you have someone you'd like to see on the podcast, send us your recommendations in the comments below! And follow along with the conversation over on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/theredirect...​ Last but not least, be sure to check out the links below to learn more about Nicole and all she's got going on at the moment. You can follow Desh on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/iamdesh/ Learn more about This is 42 here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thisis_42/ Subscribe to the Redirected YT Channel! ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqUr​...

Join the filmmakers behind Better Left Unsaid for a Q&A session on thinkspot. Curt Jaimungal and Desh Amila will be joined by Michael Shermer, Rick Smith, Vesper Stamper, and Marshall Herskovitz.

DisclaimerThe views expressed on Dead America podcast are the views of the person expressing themselves.We are here for entertainment only for any Medical or Mental Health concerns you might have. We always recommend seeking local listings for a qualified provider in your area. We will always consider other points of view on any subject. We do not necessarily agree with our guests all of the time. We value everyone. All of our guests deserve respect and a platform to voice concerns. https://www.deadamerica.website (Dead America Website) Desh Amila https://deshamila.com/biography/ (https://deshamila.com/biography/) https://kitcaster.com/desh-amila/ (https://kitcaster.com/desh-amila/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshamila/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshamila/) https://twitter.com/desh_amila?lang=en (https://twitter.com/desh_amila?lang=en) Transcript http://www.mediafire.com/file/04gnak00pcwcz29/Desh+Amila.docx/file (Download) Desh Amila SUMMARY KEYWORDS people, documentaries, important, Sri Lanka, podcasts, civil war, understand, science, conversations, film, ideas, country, movie, system, world, truth, Desh, freedoms, lived, intellectual SPEAKERS Desh Amila, Ed Watters Ed Watters  00:00 There's no better way to close out a season than with a great call to action. To make a better world, it takes action. Our guest today is Desh Amila. And we talk about his fantastic documentaries. Now, more than ever, we need courageous men and women to stand up. We need people to talk; we need communication. Our world can feel like it's falling apart around us. But all it takes is for people to educate themselves. With the great documentaries that Desh and his team put together, they illustrate how important it really is to remember history. And more important, how to challenge yourself to understand what is truth. Let's not waste any more time and get into this great episode to finish off this fabulous season. And I can't wait for next season. Let's get into this.  To overcome, you must educate. Educate not only yourself but educate anyone seeking to learn. We are all Dead America. We can all learn something. To learn. We must challenge what we already understand. The way we do that is through conversation. Sometimes we have conversations with others. However, some of the best conversations happen with ourselves. Reach Out and challenge yourself. Let's dive in and learn something right now. Today we have Desh Amila with us. He is a documentary filmmaker, and he is a passionate advocate for change. Desh, could you please introduce yourself and let people know just a little bit about who you are and how you got to where you are today. Desh Amila  03:47 Thank you for having me. I am, as you mentioned, a documentary filmmaker. I'm also an entrepreneur, and I migrated to Beston, Australia. I migrated to Australia just over 20 years ago from a country called Sri Lanka. Some of your listeners may know the country. My journey has largely shaped me during my time in Sri Lanka, which was 1981. My birth year was the beginning of a civil war. So I've only known my country as a country of Civil War, which lasted 28 years. So I've moved to Australia in about 2000. And since then, I have been involved in the various number of things. My education was in filmmaking. But around 2010, I started getting involved with intellectual events. So I've been running events for a very long time, and I had the luxury of working with Some of the greatest minds in the world. And it's always been my dream eventually to start making films. In 2019, early 2019, late 2018, I released my first film, Islam and the future of tolerance, featuring Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz. And I have a new movie called Better Left Unsaid, which is scheduled to come out in March this year. Ed Watters  05:32  Well, both of those are very good documentaries. And I... Support this podcast

DisclaimerThe views expressed on Dead America podcast are the views of the person expressing themselves.We are here for entertainment only for any Medical or Mental Health concerns you might have. We always recommend seeking local listings for a qualified provider in your area. We will always consider other points of view on any subject. We do not necessarily agree with our guests all of the time. We value everyone. All of our guests deserve respect and a platform to voice concerns. https://www.deadamerica.website (Dead America Website) Desh Amila https://deshamila.com/biography/ (https://deshamila.com/biography/) https://kitcaster.com/desh-amila/ (https://kitcaster.com/desh-amila/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshamila/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshamila/) https://twitter.com/desh_amila?lang=en (https://twitter.com/desh_amila?lang=en) Transcript http://www.mediafire.com/file/04gnak00pcwcz29/Desh+Amila.docx/file (Download) Desh Amila SUMMARY KEYWORDS people, documentaries, important, Sri Lanka, podcasts, civil war, understand, science, conversations, film, ideas, country, movie, system, world, truth, Desh, freedoms, lived, intellectual SPEAKERS Desh Amila, Ed Watters Ed Watters 00:00 There's no better way to close out a season than with a great call to action. To make a better world, it takes action. Our guest today is Desh Amila. And we talk about his fantastic documentaries. Now, more than ever, we need courageous men and women to stand up. We need people to talk; we need communication. Our world can feel like it's falling apart around us. But all it takes is for people to educate themselves. With the great documentaries that Desh and his team put together, they illustrate how important it really is to remember history. And more important, how to challenge yourself to understand what is truth. Let's not waste any more time and get into this great episode to finish off this fabulous season. And I can't wait for next season. Let's get into this. To overcome, you must educate. Educate not only yourself but educate anyone seeking to learn. We are all Dead America. We can all learn something. To learn. We must challenge what we already understand. The way we do that is through conversation. Sometimes we have conversations with others. However, some of the best conversations happen with ourselves. Reach Out and challenge yourself. Let's dive in and learn something right now. Today we have Desh Amila with us. He is a documentary filmmaker, and he is a passionate advocate for change. Desh, could you please introduce yourself and let people know just a little bit about who you are and how you got to where you are today. Desh Amila 03:47 Thank you for having me. I am, as you mentioned, a documentary filmmaker. I'm also an entrepreneur, and I migrated to Beston, Australia. I migrated to Australia just over 20 years ago from a country called Sri Lanka. Some of your listeners may know the country. My journey has largely shaped me during my time in Sri Lanka, which was 1981. My birth year was the beginning of a civil war. So I've only known my country as a country of Civil War, which lasted 28 years. So I've moved to Australia in about 2000. And since then, I have been involved in the various number of things. My education was in filmmaking. But around 2010, I started getting involved with intellectual events. So I've been running events for a very long time, and I had the luxury of working with Some of the greatest minds in the world. And it's always been my dream eventually to start making films. In 2019, early 2019, late 2018, I released my first film, Islam and the future of tolerance, featuring Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz. And I have a new movie called Better Left Unsaid, which is scheduled to come out in March this year. Ed Watters 05:32 Well, both of those are very good documentaries. And I...

Today's guest is Aella, she is a difficult person to describe as you'll see. Aella is a blogger, a sex worker, and the queen of interesting Twitter polls. During our conversation we talked about her upbringing as a fundamentalist Christian, psychedelics meditation, sex work, polyamory, sexual jealousy, the psychology of trauma, critical race theory, and identity politics.Please note there are minor audio glitches due to an unstable internet connection.I'd also like to point you in the direction of a new documentary called Better Left Unsaid which is available for pre-order. The documentary is primarily about the evolution of the far left and produced by my friend Desh Amila. The film features interviews with people like Noam Chomsky, Steven Pinker, Douglas Murray, and myself. You can watch the official trailer and stream the documentary at betterleftunsaidfilm.com#Ad. If you are concerned about your privacy when browsing the internet, try Express VPN. Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/COLEMAN and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.

Today's guest is Aella, she is a difficult person to describe as you'll see. Aella is a blogger, a sex worker, and the queen of interesting Twitter polls. During our conversation we talked about her upbringing as a fundamentalist Christian, psychedelics meditation, sex work, polyamory, sexual jealousy, the psychology of trauma, critical race theory, and identity politics. Please note there are minor audio glitches due to an unstable internet connection. I'd also like to point you in the direction of a new documentary called Better Left Unsaid which is available for pre-order. The documentary is primarily about the evolution of the far left and produced by my friend Desh Amila. The film features interviews with people like Noam Chomsky, Steven Pinker, Douglas Murray, and myself. You can watch the official trailer and stream the documentary at betterleftunsaidfilm.com #Ad. If you are concerned about your privacy when browsing the internet, try Express VPN. Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/COLEMAN and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.

Today, I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I recently had with two of the minds behind the new documentary, “Better Left Unsaid”. In this episode, I am joined by director Curt Jaimungal and producer Desh Amila. "Better Left Unsaid" is a critique of extremist political groups, with a particular focus on the extreme left. The documentary is one part modern sociopolitical analysis and one part history lesson. In addition to "Better Left Unsaid", Desh's previous work includes “Islam and the Future of Tolerance” featuring Maajid Nawaz and Sam Harris, and Curt hosts a podcast called Theories of Everything where he has conversations with people like Noam Chomsky, Janice Fiamengo, Eric Weinstein and many more.**This episode was recorded on February 1, 2021**Watch “Better Left Unsaid” (available April 2): https://betterleftunsaidfilm.comCurt Jaimungal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurtDesh Amila on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Desh_AmilaFor a full list of links and resources: http://ericwhte.com/podcast-041-curt-jaimungal-and-desh-amila-on-better-left-unsaid/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome03:52 “Better Left Unsaid” Trailer04:57 Introducing Curt Jaimungal, Desh Amila and “Better Left Unsaid”14:23 Who is the film meant for?16:44 The peculiarities of left-wing extremism27:27 ‘Otherization' and racism36:19 A sidetracked, but very honest, conversation on racism52:03 Separating the person from the idea1:00:35 The potential effects of the film on left leaning viewers1:05:02 Closing thoughts

Desh Amila is a documentary filmmaker and serial entrepreneur. In 2011, Desh founded Think Inc., a first-of-its-kind ‘edutainment’ company that tours intellectuals throughout Australia and New Zealand. Desh joined the podcast to discuss his new documentary “Better Left Unsaid.” Better Left Unsaid examines the differences and impact of the hard left, the moderate left, and the media as well as how the current debate about free speech started and where it is going. Where to find Desh: https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ https://deshamila.com/

I had a fascinating discussion with Curt Jaimungal and Desh Amila, the creators of a new documentary called "Better Left Unsaid".  It is great to see more people concerned with our political polarization. Link below to the documentary.Better Left UnsaidBetter Left Unsaid is an independent documentary that explores the dangerous tactics of extremism across the Western political landscape. For many, extreme right-wing ideologies are easily recognized by overt racism, ethno- nationalism, white supremacy, and the like. The extreme left, on the other hand, takes on a more philosophically nuanced position, which some argue is no less harmful, but often takes on a more understated form in public discourse. Confronting, impactful and reflective, Better Left Unsaid leads viewers on a nuanced exploration of the West’s past and current political disposition, which is often overlooked in classrooms and the mainstream media alike.LinksBetter Left Unsaid Film - https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/https://bit.ly/blu_preorderDesh Amila's Website - https://deshamila.com/Curt Jaimungal's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoriesofEverything/Desh Amila is a documentary filmmaker and serial entrepreneur. His first documentary, Islam and the Future of Tolerance featuring Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz, became the #1 iTunes download worldwide (Documentary Category) during its release in 2018, and can be found on Amazon Prime. In 2011, Amila founded Think Inc., a first of its kind ‘edutainment’ company that tours intellectuals throughout Australia and New Zealand. The company’s debut event was a conference held in Melbourne, featuring speakers such as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, historian of science Michael Shermer, political activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and the late socio-political critic Christopher Hitchens. In 2018, Amila sold Think Inc. and launched a new media company, This Is 42. Born in Trinidad, raised in Toronto, Curt Jaimungal became interested in filmmaking while studying mathematical physics at the University of Toronto, where he founded the largest growing club on campus, the University of Toronto Television. From humble beginnings, he began his first feature film at 26, which focused on mental health issues. I’m Okay, a film about the depression, self-hate, and suicidal ideations that follow the loss of a long- term relationship, had several screenings in Toronto even years after the film’s release. Subsequently, he became interested in philosophy and psychology while starting Toronto’s first film incubator -- indiefilmTO -- where he taught filmmakers how to overcome psychological barriers that hold them back from filmmaking. Observing increasing political extremism, Curt began to suspect there is more to what motivates the extremes than the ostensible nobleness they proclaim, sending him on a journey that has led to Better Left Unsaid. 

Desh Amila gives a fascinating perspective on what it's like growing up in a country torn by civil war, as well as the dangers of our hyperpolarized political environment. You can check out his new documentary, "Better Left Unsaid", at www.betterleftunsaidfilm.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/collapsepod)

Host Toby Davis speaks with Curt Jaimungal and Desh Amila about their upcoming Document "Better Left Unsaid", an independent film about the "Extreme Left and Extreme Right". The film is a one of a kind visual analysis of the often violent extremism of today’s Western political landscape. Written and Directed by Curt Jaimungal and Produced by Desh Amila the film is being released in March, 2021 and is still accepting funding at https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com. Visit https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com to learn more. Follow Desh at https://deshamila.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/iamdeshFollow Curt at https://indiefilmto.com and at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theories-of-everything-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802To learn more about Unity, visit the website:https://www.articlesofunity.orgTo learn more about the Podcast, visit:https://www.unitynowpodcast.comMake sure to like and subscribe to UnityNow! to get weekly content about the Unity movement!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnityNowPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/UnityNowPodcast?s=20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitynowpodcast/

On this episode, I talk about what's it like moving to another country, This is 42, and how Australia is responding to Covid, with my guest Desh Amila. Follow The Toddcast only on Instagram @the_toddcast_. Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWiuH85dfAy1703YZbKsFQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As the product of immigration, integration, and innovation, Desh Amila is a Documentary Filmmaker and a Serial Entrepreneur who founded This Is 42 and Think Inc. His life mission is to make being intelligent cool.In this conversation, Allie and Desh explore: His journey from growing up in Sri Lanka and living through a civil war for over 2 decades to moving to Australia and becoming an entrepreneur, entertainer, and educator on a global scaleHow Desh is out to revolutionize the ultimate cool — intelligent conversations — and how this vision started by running large scale events for hip hop and R&B artistsDesh's passion for ‘edutainment' — part education and part entertainment — and how he creates global movements led by scientists, philosophers, and the greatest thinkers of our time around this conceptHow progress has happened throughout history in 2 ways — violence and conversation — and why now is the time to advance humankind and lead societal change through civil dialogueTools for productive conversations with people and communities we fundamentally do not agree withThe truth about overnight success: it takes over a decade of hard work to create itThe keys to living a life full of confidence, drive, and freedomDesh's second documentary Better Left Unsaid about the current polarizing environment of politicsResources: Desh's Instagram: @iamdeshDesh's Website: deshamila.comThis Is 42's Instagram: @thisis_42Watch the trailer to Desh's second documentary Better Left Unsaid here.Watch Desh's first documentary Islam and the Future of Tolerance here.Allie's Instagram: @allienunziNunzi Consulting Group's Website: www.nunziconsulting.comThis episode was co-produced by Lucca Petrucci and Allie Nunzi mixed and mastered by Alec Kwo.

This week I welcome Curt Jaimungal and Desh Amila, two filmmakers who have produced Better Left Unsaid, a new documentary about the rise of Left-wing extremism in the United States and across Western nations. We discuss various points from the documentary and our mutual concern about what we see as radicalized behavior on the part... The post Sensibly Speaking Podcast #285: “Better Left Unsaid” and the Radicalization of the Left appeared first on The Sensibly Speaking Podcast.

Mike & Nick talk with filmmaker & CEO of This is 42, Desh Amila. Desh has directed & produced films such as ‘Islam: The Future of Tolerance,' (about the famous conversation between former Islamic extremist Maajid Nawaz & noted atheist Sam Harris about Islam), as well as his latest project ‘Better Left Unsaid' which looks at the world of political extremism. Desh founded Think Inc. in 2010, which was an intellectual touring company featuring speakers from Neil Degrasse Tyson to Sam Harris to Michio Kaku. The guys talked with Desh about his life story growing up in Sri Lanka, his work in the documentary space, the rise of political extremism, and the mission his new company This is 42 is on to 'make intelligence cool again.'For bonus content from this episode & more like merchandise from our show, patron shout-outs & more, check out our Patreon page and become a subscriber! - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=52915535&fan_landing=trueEmail us at canwepleasetalkpodcast@yahoo.com if you have a take on the topic discussed, or if you have a topic in mind you want us to discuss on the program!Follow us on social -IG- @canwepleasetalkpodcastTwitter - @CANWEPLEASETALKTikTok - @canwepleasetalkpodcastToday's episode is presented by Podcorn. Explore sponsorship opportunities & start monetizing your podcast today at - https://podcorn.com/podcasters/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How could being profiled, called ‘white supremacist adjacent’, and nearly bullied out of hosting an event you conceptualized and planned possibly be part of someone’s best year ever? Find out as we talk with Desh Amila, filmmaker and content creator, about his eventful 2019. We also explore Desh’s take on where social media is pushing us, his appreciation for the freedoms that life in ‘the global West’ offers, and what we all need to consider if we’re going to preserve them. Episode resources: Learn more about Desh’s upcoming film, Better Left Unsaid. https://betterleftunsaidfilm.com/ Watch his previous film, Islam and the Future of Tolerance. https://islamandthefutureoftolerance.com/ See for yourself how the #Feminist event Desh hosted unfolded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4122s&v=-BYREt2r_uQ Read the New York mag follow-up on the event. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/04/inside-the-near-meltdown-of-the-feminist-tour-in-australia.html Learn more about Desh himself. https://deshamila.com/

Desh Amila is a documentary filmmaker and serial entrepreneur. Originally from Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia in 2000. With a desire to inspire, Desh is on a mission to educate, entertain and enhance the lives of those he connects with. Currently he is the founder and CEO at This is 42 and is about to release his second feature film, Better Left Unsaid, a documentary that examines political extremis. In 2018, he released his film called Islam: Future of Tolerance. It featured Sam Harris and Maajid Nawaz and became the #1 iTunes download worldwide (Documentary Category).In 2011, Desh founded Think Inc. a first of its kind ‘edutainment’ company that tours intellectuals throughout Australia and New Zealand. The company featured speakers such as astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, historian of science Michael Shermer, political activist Dr Cornel West, and the late social-political critic Christopher Hitchens. Desh has had quite the walk of life and loves to push social and political boundaries.

Good evening truth seekers! Hosting today is ObjectivelyDan joined by guest Desh Amila! He has a new movie out called, Islam & The Future of Tolerance. It is about 2 people who fundamentally disagree about a very tough subject. It’s a story of how they met, where they are at now, and how to talk about difficult topics. A trailer was played on the show, you can see it at amazon, https://amzn.to/2Mvd5jw Let's move on to the callers for tonight! First up we have Sierra from the USA. They are calling in because they feel the image of god is a snake or eel. and that saying snake in chinese is just syllables away from god. Desh points out that tonality is important in mandarin and that we know that language is manmade. Next up we have Jen, in SC. Welcome to Truth Wanted. She is calling because her brother passed away at 5 years old. She was told it was an accident and she learned that it was a suicide. Dan points out that it's never a bad idea to see a therapist. Jumping on over to Jeremiah in TX. He says he watches tons of debates on YouTube and puts theists on the level of flat earthers. Claims they don’t have evidence for belief and only keep it because it makes them feel well. Desh doesn't have interactions with flat earthers, lucky for him!Last up we have Jay from UT. He calls to talk about atheists and their political leanings. From experience, he notices atheists were conservative as religious people then moved to leaning left after being an atheist.Desh has a special announcement, his movie is included with Amazon Prime Also Desh’s next project is about politics, it's called Better Left Unsaid! That is all for this week’s Truth Wanted. Check out Desh Amil’s Islam & The Future of Tolerance @ islammovie.org and https://amzn.to/2Mvd5jw

Desh Amila sits down with Gary Vee, entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, speaker and media head.

In this full episode of "Exploring Minds", Michele Carroll and Desh Amila discuss the current state of conversation globally, given Desh's experience with facilitating and moderating events focused on the art of conversation. - A product of immigration, integration, and innovation, Sri Lankan born, Desh Amila, started from humble beginnings before realizing his dream was in the West, and migrated to Melbourne, Australia in 2000. Desh has since pioneered his career as an entrepreneur, entertainer, and educator on a global scale. ​ ‍ After graduating from Melbourne’s Deakin University with a Bachelor of Arts (Media Arts: Screen Studies and Photography) in 2005, Desh soon realized that this was merely his first step into a world of many successes, many more uncertainties, painful growths and profound realizations. ‍ With a desire to inspire, Desh is on a mission to educate, entertain and enhance the lives of those he connects with. At no point has his career been a simple, single entity – it has always been multifaceted and ever-evolving. From rubbing shoulders with celebrity innovators, to a gradual transition from entertainment to education, before finally bringing the two together, Desh’s career and life story track the journey from consumer, to communicator, to creator. Most recently in 2018, Desh has launched This Is 42. An amalgam of innovation, optimism, and humour, 42 celebrates intelligence in all its diversity through holding events that explore new horizons in fields such as art, science, design, sports, and music. The high calibre speakers leave audiences smarter, sharper, and more inspired than when they walked in. This is 42 connects through tech, and educates through events, and the not-for-profit is also set to launch a digital platform that connects it’s audiences into an inspired and idea-driven community. Furthermore, 42 will donate a portion of ticket sales to send young people to school and foster the next generation of big thinkers. - SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/exploringmindsshow FOLLOW ALONG FOR UPDATES AND NEW EPISODES: Discord - https://discord.gg/YhaAcN3 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/exploringmindsshow Twitter - https://twitter.com/ExploreMinds_TV Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/exploreminds_tv/ Website - exploringminds.show — Exploring Minds with Michele Carroll is the online show committed to exploring the world beyond talking points. Thank you for watching! Support the show.

Desh Amila is an entrepreneur, entertainer, and educator who is on a mission to educate, entertain and enhance the lives of those he connects with. He’s spearheaded the events, hip hop and entertainment industries, founded two charities, and launched one of Australia’s most influential events companies ‘Think Inc’ and more recently in 2018, ‘This Is 42’. Over his career, he has been responsible for hosting world-class events with internationally recognised educators, thought-leaders and scientists such as Dr Neil Degrasse Tyson, Dr Jane Goodall, Dr Brian Greene just to name a few. Most recently he produced and co-directed the documentary film, Islam and the Future of Tolerance which will be coming to cinemas in Australia this month.

Watch the video version of this conversation (for patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/Fislam-and-future-23320993  We speak to filmmaker Jay Shapiro, who directed the new film, Islam and the Future of Tolerance, based on the book of dialogue between atheist neuroscientist, Sam Harris, and former Islamic radical turned Muslim reformer, Maajid Nawaz. With co-director Desh Amila and producer Aaron Louis, Jay has made a stunning and moving documentary about how two people who weren’t “supposed” to get along struck up a friendship and alliance despite their disagreements. We also get into some interesting discussions about reform, what “Muslim” means in the twenty-first century, and the various mindsets that determine how people approach sensitive topics. Don’t miss this! Support our podcast on Patreon or PayPal ❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SJME  PayPal:  https://www.paypal.me/secularjihadists  Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com  The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME  Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review

The riveting and illuminating documentary, Islam and the Future of Tolerance follows prominent atheist philosopher Sam Harris and Islamist-turned-liberal-Muslim Maajid Nawaz, after publicly clashing in a debate over the concept of Islamic reform in the Muslim world. The two men reconnect several years later in an attempt at civil and honest dialogue. Sam and Maajid attempt to explore their real or imagined divides by clearly and rationally dissecting their disagreements. Through the course of their discussions, they tackle troubling passages from the Quran, the importance of the precision of language and terms (such as “Jihadism,” “Islamists,” and “radical,”) and the difficulty in finding helpful and honest responses in a fraught political terrain. Ultimately, this unlikely collaboration sheds light on the many confusions that afflict the public conversation about Islam and emphasizes how the virtues of open dialogue can help foster both understanding and tolerance in an increasingly polarized world. Sam Harris entered life as a public intellectual after 9/11 and soon found himself regardedas a leading voice of the “New Atheist” movement, along with Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, and Daniel Dennett. He spent much of the next decade writing books such as The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation,and The Moral Landscape and publicly engaging religious scholars and apologists in highly contentious conversations. Maajid Nawaz was arrested and thrown into an Egyptian prison, where he spent four years  before beginning his slow journey out of radical Islamism. By the time he emerged, he had decided to dedicate his life’s work to reforming Islam from within. He started Quilliam, a counter-extremism organization. Islam and the Future of Tolerance tells the story of an unlikely conversation on a topic of grave importance, and how it changed two foes into friends. Director Jay Shapiro joins us to talk about his engaging and enlightening documentary. For news and updates go to: islamandthefutureoftolerance.com Watch the debate featuring Maajid Nawaz on the Australian Public Affairs program: Think

Desh Amila learns why his ability to trust people is his biggest strength…and weakness.

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders Included is Maynard's big moment winning the Cast Away Podcast Award 2017, and a tribute to Jo Alabaster for all her wonderful work. Video - Cast Away with Maynard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcb95oKN7zI&feature=youtu.be&t=2652 0:09:33 Take Stock... with Shelley Stocken Pete Evans, celebrity chef, Paleo diet promoter, and 2015 winner of the Australian Skeptics’ Bent Spoon award, can’t understand why the Australian Medical Association thinks he’s irresponsible and putting people’s health at risk by exercising his “wilful arrogance” in “mischievously questioning medical advice”. “Well well well,” he said, following a barrage of criticism from the AMA and others. “The AMA has once again tweeted that I am putting people’s lives at risk….WHY?” http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/29/pete-evans-who-needs-qualifications/ 0:17:27 Maynard's Spooky Action.... Dr Brian Greene Maynard and crew head into the city of Sydney to hear a talk by Dr Brian Greene. Time travel, black holes, worm holes, computer simulations and more! Includes vox pops with Eran Segev, Lara Benham, Aletha Dean and from Think Inc., Desh Amila. Think Inc. gleefully welcomes the return of Dr Brian Greene in 2017 for another round of mind-bending (and mending) explanations for reality-altering discoveries. https://www.thinkinc.org.au 0:33:43 Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order a coffee With Ben Lewis https://www.australiascience.tv/?s=Brew Our thoughts are with North Queensland today as it cops a belting from Cyclone Debbie. Here's how to make it through the information overload. Brew Ha Ha: Science in less time than it takes to order coffee.  https://www.australiascience.tv/vod/brew-ha-ha-surviving-a-media-storm 0:36:38 Update on the Geoclense Home Harmonizer Choice has put a so-called Geoclense Home Harmonizer through a test, and found it to be a waste of money and sure to turn off your friends. Geoclense is sold as a “Geopathic Stress and Electromagnetic Radiation Harmonizer”. The product, supplied by Victorian company Orgone Effects Australia, is a solid block of green plastic resin with a plug moulded into the back. It has no components or circuitry – it is simply the block and a plug. http://www.skeptics.com.au/2017/03/27/choice-rubbishes-home-harmonizer-no-effect-and-a-waste-of-money Geoclense Home Harmonizer review https://www.choice.com.au/electronics-and-technology/gadgets/tech-gadgets/articles/geoclense-home-harmonizer-review Orgone Geoclense Home Harmonizer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Al295UQas Also... Gravity Waves - Public · Hosted by Mordialloc Skeptics - 11th April https://www.facebook.com/events/1290129051064045/ Origami Pigasus to print https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Origami_Pigasus.jpg Mayanrd's FREE 2017 Calendar http://maynard.com.au/2017-maynard-calendar

0:00:00 Introduction Maynard - Richard Saunders - Stefan Sojka 0:06:27 A Grain of Salt - With Eran Segev This week Eran looks at the increasingly bizarre chain of emails being send from anti-vaccine activist Judy Wilyman PhD. 0:28:37 The Cass Files - With Dr Cassandra Perryman What is Hypnosis? Does it work as claimed? You uses it? Find out with Dr Cassandra. 0:34:25 Prize Time The Memory Code by Lynne Kelly. Thanks to Allen & Unwin https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/popular-science/The-Memory-Code-Lynne-Kelly-9781760291327 0:37:00 Signe Dean What has the online reaction to the question of fluoride in the drinking water been in Australia? Signe reviews some of the more interesting comments. http://nevertoocurious.com 0:45:40 Short break with Maynard in the audiance 0:46:50 Maynard's Spooky Action... An interview with Dr Brad McKay. Anti-vax parents and a trip the Burning Man festival in the USA 1:00:44 Prize Time Suzi Jamil and Desh Amila from Think Inc. Tickets to see Dr Lisa Randall https://www.thinkinc.org.au/events/lisa/ 1:04:48 Take Stock - With Shelley Stocken Top 5 lesser known strange or dangerous complementary and alternative therapies. 0:14:50 Prize Time Pinball Science by Ian Graham. Thanks to Allen & Unwin https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/popular-science/Pinball-Science-Ian-Graham-9781760294243 1:16:20 Dr Stefan Sojka The new new-age internet filter.