Can you arrange a very long discussion between Tim Minchin and Stephen Fry? They are my favourite free thinking humans on this planet and their ability to explain difficult topics and relate it back to the human condition is unparalleled. I would pay money to listen to them debate and discuss.
What would they debate? They'd just sit there agreeing with one another on pretty much any topic. Only thing I can think of they might disagree on is the monarchy, and I'm not sure Tim Minchin has very strong opinions on that.
I think the last time I listened to an interview with Tim, it might have been his previous interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This was so wonderful to listen to, and a real antidote to some of the worst that is going on in the world at the moment. Thankyou for posting the interview.🙂
Thank you for this lovely exchange! I hadn't heard either one of these gentlemen speak before. I am grateful I felt drawn to do so today. Kindest regards, Jacquie BC Canada
Tim's thoughts and conclusions about the damage that social media is doing to individuals and society,[ to how it is increasingly influencing; moulding & skewing the way we think and feel and judge - and therefore act - all driven my algorithms & profit ] are critically important for parents, educators and politicians to: digest, and to act upon.
Gobsmacked to learn Tim is self taght on the piano {as well as everything else!}. Had assumed he had a classical concert pianist background! Even more impressed. As for working hard at things, to succeed, yes, but, Tim does have several natural advantages. Firstly, he has a creative and enquiring mind and is open to continuous learning. Second, he has a huge intellect and, more important than all of the rest; > Third, he has 'stickability'. The capacity to start, persevere and complete any task he sets his mind to - with total committment. Lot's of people have talent, of various kinds, but not the 'oomph' to carry it through. for various reasons. He is a great role model for going the unconventional route and being open to trying all kinds of new things. We never know what we are good at, or not, unless we try. Great to see him generously committing some time to being inspirational to others.
You're in for such a treat. He truly is multi faceted and extraordinarily talented. Matilda is great and if you like films, look for 'Upright' or if you want something shorter any of his gigs are amazing. 😊
What an interesting interview . I do prefer these more long form formats, where the guest is given the opportunity to unpack things without the pressure of time keeping
The world is a far better place because of you, your influence extends well beyond those who you have met, entertained or worked with, it is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th degree of contact that have benefited from your direct contact with so many.
I was privileged to play Berowne in Tim’s Love’s Labours Lost back in 1993, directed by the wonderful Jenny Davis OAM at Midnite Theatre Company, CCGS. 🎼 Oh mistress mine where are you roaming? 🎶
Having watched Tim since his earliest gigs in the UK (250 seaters), his progression as a moral thinker for the world is a path I try to follow... And coming off the majority of social media is probably something I'll also do as a NY resolution. But not Bluesky, I'll stay there.
I think Tim, we can all be kind to one another (a broad term but for me this feels like civility, decency and the golden rule) while also not condoning or allowing the seeds of hate to grow. In my country a rapist will be president. It doesn’t matter how kind I am, people I know who have been raped have to try and weather this unimaginable outcome in what should be a modern democratic republic. Kindness is good for many things, we also must have a strong and steady course that does not allow truly bad people from dominating us.
I think that being kind has nothing to do with tolerating one's behaviour, no matter how narcistic or sociopathic as it may be. No one has to tolerate, except or "like" that behaviour!! I do think that being kind is about trying to understand where even the "worst" person is coming from, hearing their story and perhaps be willing to put aside our biases and automatic emotional responses which are so fed by the media and internet. Having said that, if anyone ever hurt my kids all my biases, love , energy, investment and compassion would surely kick in and I know exactly what I would at least want to do to such a perpetrator! Whether I did or would be another story 🤣🤣
The "be kind" map offers a valuable starting point for navigating the complexities of ethical behavior. However, its effectiveness is contingent on recognizing the limitations and nuances of the territory. A more effective approach involves: ● Contextualizing Kindness: Considering the specific situation, power dynamics, and potential harm involved in each interaction. ● Balancing Kindness with Other Ethical Values: Recognizing that kindness is not the only moral principle and may need to be balanced with values like justice, accountability, and self-respect. ● Prioritizing Self-Care and Boundaries: Acknowledging that engaging with challenging viewpoints can be emotionally taxing and requires setting boundaries to protect one's well-being. By acknowledging these complexities, individuals can utilize the "be kind" map as a foundation for ethical behavior while navigating the territory with greater awareness and sensitivity.
I try, often, to be kind. There is one ideology, rampant ATM, that *demands* I be kind. I will not. I know too much. I'm far too kind to be kind to that mob.
I really rebel against the idea that we all have to be informed and have opinions. Why? We can't possibly know everything that's happening on the planet so how do we choose what to be informed about? I gave up on television and social media decades ago. I am entertained and occasionally informed by what _I_ choose on TH-cam, but otherwise I just get on with my life. My parents and grandparents had perfectly happy lives with little or no input from the so called "news" (which is often untrue). I'm happily and peacefully existing without it too. If someone asks what I think about a topic, I just say "I have no opinion about that" and they leave me alone. Mostly 😊. I think if you're lucky enough to be born into a peaceful happy life, why fill it with angst. That does nothing to help the people genuinely suffering.
As a ‘straight white’ older man I find myself drifting ever more to the left than I already was though increasingly irritated with the radical left (as much as the far right) which now seems to represent something almost alien to socialist perspectives and often insufficiently informed on geopolitics and history. I find myself agreeing with so much Tim Minchin is saying as he articulates well ideas I’ve long held. Promoting positive narratives is surely the only way we’ll achieve any harmony in human society and address environmental crises also
Same. Old git here who is bucking the trend by moving leftwards. All of which makes me despair because the world is descending into cannibalistic rightism.
I don't think we're bad at long-term thinking at all. It just requires co-ordination and personal trade-offs, and no one wants to be first to sacrifice
Agree with him. Tyere is a daying in tamil which says,two hands are needed to clap. If one person is abusive and the abused does not react,that act ends there. An eye for an eye makes everyone blind. We have so much hatred and violence in this world. Is it that difficult not to be violent and full of hatred?
Pro Humanity is a good start and realising that we all want the same things, we all want to be loved, be fed and a roof over our head. We have allowed politics and religion to divide us, some have mislaid their humanity so it's up to the rest of us to help them find it.
Wow, I have had the same thoughts about the bad consequences of our species starting with farming (militarized societies and huge wars are among them), and I've never heard anyone else saying that - or if I have, they have only spoken about bad health consequences of starting to eat a lot of grains and starch. Yet, if we hadn't started farming, I guess we would probably not even have books. Farming made modern civilization possible, good and bad.
What’s up with stand-up comedians who get paid to get up on stage and decide in and out groups via public mocking going on TV complaining about people using a social media platform to decide in and out groups via public mocking?
@@SandraT1107 I guess that's a valid reply, and I thank you for it....I will try to put my thoughts a different way. I know (with respect to my own feelings) that there was a time when I lapped up Tim's hate speech for bigots like Tony Abbott and George Pell..he put into words what I felt about the effect those people and others like them had on people who deserved a better life than they were experiencing as a consequence of situations over which they had no Earthly control. What I have since come to realise is that holding that hate in one's heart is a recipe for burning up the cells-that-matter in one's body, to the point that one's own abilities to care for those people and things that DO matter around us can be markedly impaired, let alone this situation acting as a catalyst for also breeding more of those consuming thoughts on a day-by-day basis....this, I found, has a tendency to overshadow a whole lot of good stuff that is still out there in the World. In the same breath, I also realise that the way the World seems to be currently evolving is avidly promoting the recognition of 'hate' as the first response to a lot of things that (A) really matter..and.. (B) at the same time saps our energies to deal with and support those things that could help us live a better life, not only for ourselves, but also for the people and things that we love and cherish for the 'good stuff' they give openly to us and others by just 'being there'. As a consequence I have also openly backed away from the Hate Hype that persists on ALL types of media. There have been in the past a number of times when I have gone out of my way to see Tim perform live...the person I was at the time allowed me to appreciate what he was doing at then ...the person that I am now, appreciates what he is saying and thinking because I know that I too have changed in the way that I view the World, and the way that it allows me to love and appreciate it for what it is, not what I think I can do with and to it. I hope that better clarifies what I was attempting to say in the first place...sometimes my 76-year-old thoughts don't come out quite the way I intended in the first place...no disrespect was meant to you or anyone else.
e are not always able to access our capacity to be kind so at least we might try not to be unkind. This, in itself, would make a big difference. Love thy neighbour? Its a high bar. At least: commit to doing no harm.
I wonder what his definition of bigot is. In my experience, society labels as bigots, people who hold onto views that they don't (edit: it doesn't) agree with, however much they (society) try and persuade them of another perspective. That's not necessarily a bigot. It could well be somebody standing their ground, holding a different, and maybe unpopular, opinion.
I would that his definition is the same, or very similar to this: "a person who won't listen to anyone whose ideas or beliefs are different from his or her own. especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (such as a racial group) with hatred and intolerance" So a bigot isn't going to listen to another point of view and often they view entire groups people based on something like race/religion etc. in a negative light. Is that you or do you think you've been unfairly labelled by society?
@bluetoad2668 it's not me. But I don't think anybody can call somebody else a bigot with any certainty of being right. Sure, they may be correct that a person us treating a person or people in an unfair and hateful way. But if bigotry describes somebody who won't listen or take account of other people's viewpoints, we can't possibly know that unless the person concerned tells us. We have no way of knowing what somebody else is thinking about or has considered until they tell us. And I think plenty of people are labelled as bigots because they hold an opinion that society in general views as outdated. I think *society* should check *themselves* on whether or not *they're* fully considering the opinions of those they call bigots. I find it's often the case that society has misunderstood or hasn't bothered to listen to a viewpoint that they assume is "old-fashioned" or whatever other negative thing. Hope that makes sense!
Hey Tim, if you ever want to leave the UK cities and get out into the real world, would you do a gig with my Somerset based retro rock band? You’d be great and certainly not in any pigeon hole!
I agree with the whole lets go back and never begin farming. The collapse of humanity began at that very point. Though i disagree with referring to the news outlets Tim cited. Channel 4 is the closest to truth, in mainstream British Media!
It wasn't so long ago that Tim put all his creative efforts into fueling division and heaping ridicule on those he disagreed with. It made him wealthy. It is an uncomfortable truth
But are the people you have labeled bigots truly that or do you just don’t want to hear a different view point from the one your used to on a daily basis .
I think he would know the difference between someone who simply has different ideas or opinions to him and a bigot who is not open to any new arguments,ideas or who has not really thought deeply or in any considered way about the opinions they hold.A bigot is a person who simply has reactive views or beliefs or opinions based on little evidence but personal prejudices or disinformation,very little research or evidence would support their opinions.They are usually reactive.unable to show workings for their thinking,opinions often based in hate of certain groups or people based on things like race or gender...thats a bigot.Unexamined beliefs and opinions fiercely held onto despite any evidence to the contrary...its not merely a difference of opinion and I'm sure he knows the difference
I’m very disappointed Tim…you’ve bottled it, fudged it, etc …..from a man setting up the agenda of honesty you’ve just walked away and betrayed those young girls losing their limbs, the brutality, the genocide, the barbarity of it all. You know the agenda…despicable… etc., you know it. You bad man Tim.
I would suggest, that this is exactly one of the comments which informed his decision to leave social media behind. Interesting and somehow sad, that you don't seem able to see that.
I love it when this man speaks. My hearing-aids are turned up and I'm compelled to listen to every word. ❤😊
Tim Minchin, you have been a personal hero of mine for so many years. Thank you for your intelligent insights and wisdom.
An extraordinary human being. Intelligent, ridiculously talented, solidly grounded and totally self-aware.
Can you arrange a very long discussion between Tim Minchin and Stephen Fry?
They are my favourite free thinking humans on this planet and their ability to explain difficult topics and relate it back to the human condition is unparalleled. I would pay money to listen to them debate and discuss.
Oh my goodness. Imagine how wonderful that would be! Love them both.
What would they debate? They'd just sit there agreeing with one another on pretty much any topic. Only thing I can think of they might disagree on is the monarchy, and I'm not sure Tim Minchin has very strong opinions on that.
Extraordinary chap, like him a lot.
The most important thinker of our age. In my humble opinion.
Haha
I think the last time I listened to an interview with Tim, it might have been his previous interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy. This was so wonderful to listen to, and a real antidote to some of the worst that is going on in the world at the moment. Thankyou for posting the interview.🙂
Is Tim saying Self Compassion is more important than Self Belief. YES. Way to go Tim.
“Define yourself by what you love” 🙏TM
Thank you for this lovely exchange! I hadn't heard either one of these gentlemen speak before. I am grateful I felt drawn to do so today. Kindest regards, Jacquie BC Canada
Tim's thoughts and conclusions about the damage that social media is doing to individuals and society,[ to how it is increasingly influencing; moulding & skewing the way we think and feel and judge - and therefore act - all driven my algorithms & profit ] are critically important for parents, educators and politicians to: digest, and to act upon.
Gobsmacked to learn Tim is self taght on the piano {as well as everything else!}. Had assumed he had a classical concert pianist background! Even more impressed.
As for working hard at things, to succeed, yes, but, Tim does have several natural advantages. Firstly, he has a creative and enquiring mind and is open to continuous learning.
Second, he has a huge intellect and, more important than all of the rest; >
Third, he has 'stickability'. The capacity to start, persevere and complete any task he sets his mind to - with total committment.
Lot's of people have talent, of various kinds, but not the 'oomph' to carry it through. for various reasons.
He is a great role model for going the unconventional route and being open to trying all kinds of new things. We never know what we are good at, or not, unless we try.
Great to see him generously committing some time to being inspirational to others.
Thank you Tim, for a bit of a reality check and for speaking, as usual, an enormous amount of sense. 💞
Thank you TM, C4, KG-M. To TM my late son loved your work and would have enjoyed this interview.
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Thank you both for such a good interview.
Fantastic interview...so much good sense spoken ❤️
Lovely human being ❤
How have I never come across this channel before. Thank you TH-cam algorithm. Love Tim Minchin.
Love this man. I feel the same things. Sometimes i can do no more than bear witness. It's so hard.
I've never heard of this person before this piece. However, he has managed to word that which has for my entire life, been unable to do.
You're in for such a treat. He truly is multi faceted and extraordinarily talented. Matilda is great and if you like films, look for 'Upright' or if you want something shorter any of his gigs are amazing. 😊
“Define yourself by what you love” - beautiful! Love Mr Minchin. ❤
What an interesting interview . I do prefer these more long form formats, where the guest is given the opportunity to unpack things without the pressure of time keeping
Wow Tim Minchin just entered my favourite people of all time list from that one interview
perth / new zealand / aussie are way closer than what anyone realises!! 💜💚🖤❤️ such a great listen
The world is a far better place because of you, your influence extends well beyond those who you have met, entertained or worked with, it is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th degree of contact that have benefited from your direct contact with so many.
Thank you for posting this insightful interview.
I was privileged to play Berowne in Tim’s Love’s Labours Lost back in 1993, directed by the wonderful Jenny Davis OAM at Midnite Theatre Company, CCGS. 🎼 Oh mistress mine where are you roaming? 🎶
a GOOd human being, inspiring top bloke. Great full to have seen and heard him. 👍😎👍
Such a cool guy, love listening to him share his reflections on so many different topics.
Brilliant podcast! TY! Couldn’t agree more!!!!
Thanks for this wonderful and thought-provoking interview.
Having watched Tim since his earliest gigs in the UK (250 seaters), his progression as a moral thinker for the world is a path I try to follow... And coming off the majority of social media is probably something I'll also do as a NY resolution.
But not Bluesky, I'll stay there.
Ground hog day is the best musical I’ve ever seen. Still listen to the last track. Don’t give up Tim!
And the “something something quantum quantum” is a real fav too
I think Tim, we can all be kind to one another (a broad term but for me this feels like civility, decency and the golden rule) while also not condoning or allowing the seeds of hate to grow. In my country a rapist will be president. It doesn’t matter how kind I am, people I know who have been raped have to try and weather this unimaginable outcome in what should be a modern democratic republic. Kindness is good for many things, we also must have a strong and steady course that does not allow truly bad people from dominating us.
Agreed
Do you consider 'Friends Close, Enemies Closer' a worthwhile tactic in the U.S in the coming 4 years?
I think that being kind has nothing to do with tolerating one's behaviour, no matter how narcistic or sociopathic as it may be. No one has to tolerate, except or "like" that behaviour!! I do think that being kind is about trying to understand where even the "worst" person is coming from, hearing their story and perhaps be willing to put aside our biases and automatic emotional responses which are so fed by the media and internet. Having said that, if anyone ever hurt my kids all my biases, love , energy, investment and compassion would surely kick in and I know exactly what I would at least want to do to such a perpetrator! Whether I did or would be another story 🤣🤣
I am so sorry this thug will be your president. It's unforgivable and hard to believe so many people are fooled.
An amazing interview, thank you for producing it.
Go Tim! Brilliant man!!!
We'll look back on this era of social media as if it was some huge inadvertent social experiment. Yet we all seem to buy into it.
He is absolutely right! I gave up social media early in during the covid lockdown in 2020, best choice I ever made.
The "be kind" map offers a valuable starting point for navigating the complexities of ethical behavior. However, its effectiveness is contingent on recognizing the limitations and nuances of the territory. A more effective approach involves:
●
Contextualizing Kindness: Considering the specific situation, power dynamics, and potential harm involved in each interaction.
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Balancing Kindness with Other Ethical Values: Recognizing that kindness is not the only moral principle and may need to be balanced with values like justice, accountability, and self-respect.
●
Prioritizing Self-Care and Boundaries: Acknowledging that engaging with challenging viewpoints can be emotionally taxing and requires setting boundaries to protect one's well-being.
By acknowledging these complexities, individuals can utilize the "be kind" map as a foundation for ethical behavior while navigating the territory with greater awareness and sensitivity.
I try, often, to be kind.
There is one ideology, rampant ATM, that *demands* I be kind.
I will not.
I know too much.
I'm far too kind to be kind to that mob.
Krishnan’s wearing trainers so I know this is gonna be a cool, laid back chilled sort of vibe
Definitely podcast wear, not Channel Four News wear.
Such an amazing human being
Wow Tim, that is fantastic, I like you even more now 🥰
Thought provoking Thanks
I really rebel against the idea that we all have to be informed and have opinions. Why? We can't possibly know everything that's happening on the planet so how do we choose what to be informed about? I gave up on television and social media decades ago. I am entertained and occasionally informed by what _I_ choose on TH-cam, but otherwise I just get on with my life. My parents and grandparents had perfectly happy lives with little or no input from the so called "news" (which is often untrue). I'm happily and peacefully existing without it too. If someone asks what I think about a topic, I just say "I have no opinion about that" and they leave me alone. Mostly 😊. I think if you're lucky enough to be born into a peaceful happy life, why fill it with angst. That does nothing to help the people genuinely suffering.
He’s so right about SM.
A peek under the bonnet shows us that social media makes money by baiting us to fall out. Best thing we can do is step away 🤷
good podcast. ignore the bots
As a ‘straight white’ older man I find myself drifting ever more to the left than I already was though increasingly irritated with the radical left (as much as the far right) which now seems to represent something almost alien to socialist perspectives and often insufficiently informed on geopolitics and history. I find myself agreeing with so much Tim Minchin is saying as he articulates well ideas I’ve long held. Promoting positive narratives is surely the only way we’ll achieve any harmony in human society and address environmental crises also
Same.
Old git here who is bucking the trend by moving leftwards.
All of which makes me despair because the world is descending into cannibalistic rightism.
It's not left vs right. It's ultra powerful corporations and their oligarchs vs us plebs, the people.
Impeccable!
I don't think we're bad at long-term thinking at all. It just requires co-ordination and personal trade-offs, and no one wants to be first to sacrifice
Dalai Lama says, "Being kind is sometimes hard. Be kind, anyway." If we succeed at that only half the time then our spirit is lifted half the time.
Tim Minchin fascinates me.
I love this man 😁
Tim always in my team
How can it be a kindness to not see genocidfe, or to recognise the injustce? That's where I struggle with this philosophy.
First proper chuckle from this one was at 2:24 Just finished discussing how Tim's un-pigeonholeable - screen caption 'Comedian and musician' 😆
Ditto Tim. I have reverted to pre-internet life.
How lovely ☺️
❤ Tim ❤
It's no coincidence that the kindest people are the poorest.
So so true
Not on the "other" social media, but pleased the algorithm threw this one at me.
Maybe I am not such a bad person ....
Nice to be reminded occasionally, isn't it? ;-)
Agree with him. Tyere is a daying in tamil which says,two hands are needed to clap. If one person is abusive and the abused does not react,that act ends there. An eye for an eye makes everyone blind. We have so much hatred and violence in this world. Is it that difficult not to be violent and full of hatred?
24:46 Required watching.
Pro Humanity is a good start and realising that we all want the same things, we all want to be loved, be fed and a roof over our head. We have allowed politics and religion to divide us, some have mislaid their humanity so it's up to the rest of us to help them find it.
Wow, I have had the same thoughts about the bad consequences of our species starting with farming (militarized societies and huge wars are among them), and I've never heard anyone else saying that - or if I have, they have only spoken about bad health consequences of starting to eat a lot of grains and starch. Yet, if we hadn't started farming, I guess we would probably not even have books. Farming made modern civilization possible, good and bad.
What’s up with stand-up comedians who get paid to get up on stage and decide in and out groups via public mocking going on TV complaining about people using a social media platform to decide in and out groups via public mocking?
Young Tim is finally maturing 😊
We could also be maturing (finally) enough to understand him more....I kind of feel he was always there, waiting for us to catch up. 🙃
Speak for yourself 😀
@@SandraT1107 I guess that's a valid reply, and I thank you for it....I will try to put my thoughts a different way.
I know (with respect to my own feelings) that there was a time when I lapped up Tim's hate speech for bigots like Tony Abbott and George Pell..he put into words what I felt about the effect those people and others like them had on people who deserved a better life than they were experiencing as a consequence of situations over which they had no Earthly control.
What I have since come to realise is that holding that hate in one's heart is a recipe for burning up the cells-that-matter in one's body, to the point that one's own abilities to care for those people and things that DO matter around us can be markedly impaired, let alone this situation acting as a catalyst for also breeding more of those consuming thoughts on a day-by-day basis....this, I found, has a tendency to overshadow a whole lot of good stuff that is still out there in the World.
In the same breath, I also realise that the way the World seems to be currently evolving is avidly promoting the recognition of 'hate' as the first response to a lot of things that (A) really matter..and.. (B) at the same time saps our energies to deal with and support those things that could help us live a better life, not only for ourselves, but also for the people and things that we love and cherish for the 'good stuff' they give openly to us and others by just 'being there'.
As a consequence I have also openly backed away from the Hate Hype that persists on ALL types of media.
There have been in the past a number of times when I have gone out of my way to see Tim perform live...the person I was at the time allowed me to appreciate what he was doing at then ...the person that I am now, appreciates what he is saying and thinking because I know that I too have changed in the way that I view the World, and the way that it allows me to love and appreciate it for what it is, not what I think I can do with and to it.
I hope that better clarifies what I was attempting to say in the first place...sometimes my 76-year-old thoughts don't come out quite the way I intended in the first place...no disrespect was meant to you or anyone else.
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I love you Tim
A wise man.
Thanks Tim. Keep being you.
Tim. YOUR MINE! Love you
*you're will probably impress him more. 😊
@daniellamcgee4251 thank u for liking me!
@@stevieweevyC You're welcome. 😁
@@stevieweevyC You're welcome. ✨️ 😊
Funny cos even his flop movie was why i watched it and Tim didn't fail me. Its why i still write!
What you say is in significant contrast to your many bitter and toxic remarks against people you don't like eg Tony Abbott.
Nobody has to grovel.
💖💖💖💖
TM 🙏👍
18.00 -> Metacognitive overdrive An “Aha” moment.
His 'Song for Phil Daoust' wasn't particularly nice or kind.....
Phil deserves it. He took Tim away from me for years! Phil ruined Tim. TIM came back
*solipsistic is the word intended, I think, rather than narcissistic. 24:44
Get off it all!
e are not always able to access our capacity to be kind
so at least we might try not to be unkind. This, in itself, would make a big difference.
Love thy neighbour? Its a high bar. At least: commit to doing no harm.
ignore the Bots
ignore the Hate TV
I wonder what his definition of bigot is. In my experience, society labels as bigots, people who hold onto views that they don't (edit: it doesn't) agree with, however much they (society) try and persuade them of another perspective. That's not necessarily a bigot. It could well be somebody standing their ground, holding a different, and maybe unpopular, opinion.
I would that his definition is the same, or very similar to this:
"a person who won't listen to anyone whose ideas or beliefs are different from his or her own. especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (such as a racial group) with hatred and intolerance"
So a bigot isn't going to listen to another point of view and often they view entire groups people based on something like race/religion etc. in a negative light.
Is that you or do you think you've been unfairly labelled by society?
@bluetoad2668 it's not me. But I don't think anybody can call somebody else a bigot with any certainty of being right. Sure, they may be correct that a person us treating a person or people in an unfair and hateful way. But if bigotry describes somebody who won't listen or take account of other people's viewpoints, we can't possibly know that unless the person concerned tells us. We have no way of knowing what somebody else is thinking about or has considered until they tell us. And I think plenty of people are labelled as bigots because they hold an opinion that society in general views as outdated. I think *society* should check *themselves* on whether or not *they're* fully considering the opinions of those they call bigots. I find it's often the case that society has misunderstood or hasn't bothered to listen to a viewpoint that they assume is "old-fashioned" or whatever other negative thing. Hope that makes sense!
Minchin is great, but whoa, the other guy is annoying.
Hey Tim, if you ever want to leave the UK cities and get out into the real world, would you do a gig with my Somerset based retro rock band? You’d be great and certainly not in any pigeon hole!
Thumbs up for Tim. meh, or thumbs down for this host guy who wound up not listening or hearing anything.
Also this comment section is very lazy!
I agree with the whole lets go back and never begin farming. The collapse of humanity began at that very point. Though i disagree with referring to the news outlets Tim cited. Channel 4 is the closest to truth, in mainstream British Media!
I want an honorary degree. My family said they won’t LOVE me with one.
Finding Bluesky a lot more calm but i can get information.
I await it's ruining by a bonkers billionaire.
it would help if Channel 4 stopped promoting Hamas even when the Palestinian People say, "We prefer The Jews to Hamas".
Got a source to back that claim up?
Well said, Joso.
It wasn't so long ago that Tim put all his creative efforts into fueling division and heaping ridicule on those he disagreed with. It made him wealthy. It is an uncomfortable truth
Rot
this type of video divide and conquer is ignoring the real issue
METTA innit
But are the people you have labeled bigots truly that or do you just don’t want to hear a different view point from the one your used to on a daily basis .
I’m not saying that sometimes you don’t encounter bigots in life you do but to throw that label around means it loses all its power.
Exactly….what he really means is other people have different opinions to him and he can’t deal with it.
No, "bigot" has a very specific meaning.
I think he would know the difference between someone who simply has different ideas or opinions to him and a bigot who is not open to any new arguments,ideas or who has not really thought deeply or in any considered way about the opinions they hold.A bigot is a person who simply has reactive views or beliefs or opinions based on little evidence but personal prejudices or disinformation,very little research or evidence would support their opinions.They are usually reactive.unable to show workings for their thinking,opinions often based in hate of certain groups or people based on things like race or gender...thats a bigot.Unexamined beliefs and opinions fiercely held onto despite any evidence to the contrary...its not merely a difference of opinion and I'm sure he knows the difference
There must be a REASON why you feel targeted.
I do not.
I’m very disappointed Tim…you’ve bottled it, fudged it, etc …..from a man setting up the agenda of honesty you’ve just walked away and betrayed those young girls losing their limbs, the brutality, the genocide, the barbarity of it all. You know the agenda…despicable… etc., you know it. You bad man Tim.
I would suggest, that this is exactly one of the comments which informed his decision to leave social media behind.
Interesting and somehow sad, that you don't seem able to see that.
NEVER support protect enable fund believe trust nor apologise to BIGOTS
Sounds far too Jesus. On to the Russell Brand ducking stool, while we all have a barbie.
Seems like a nice enough guy (unlike Russell kane) and great piano player and lyricist but never made me laugh. Not once