Sean Bw Parker on Love's Role in Society and the Dangers of Binary Thinking

Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun

Hersh Rephun chats with British artist, author, and activist Sean Bw Parker. They delve into Sean's personal journey, his justice reform work, and his critique of online culture. They explore love's role in conflict resolution, the dangers of binary thinking, and the importance of nuanced understanding. Conversations on trans rights, compelled speech, societal norms, and ageism also take center stage. The episode concludes with Sean's message to younger generations.

Sean has been published by the Westminster Commission, T.S. Eliot Foundation, Time Out Istanbul, Louder Than War, and appeared at the Brighton Science Festival, the University of Bristol, BIMM and others. He has interviewed Julie Burchill, Ed Harcourt, Kristin Hersh, Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds and Sarah Blackwood of Dubstar, hosted shows by The Members, Mark Morriss of The Bluetones and Eat Static at his Seafish music and arts venue in 2016, and was interviewed for a Sky Arts documentary in the same year. He curated the Chi-Signs, Blakefest and Wildefest mini-festivals between 2015 and 2017, and has been involved with numerous other exhibitions and live events.

Connect with Sean

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/seanparker100

https://twitter.com/seanbwparker

Check out his book at:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B06XZ76F5Y

(0:00) Introduction and background of guest Sean Bw Parker (5:30) Discussion on Sean's artwork and personal journey (9:50) Sean's work on justice reform and upcoming projects (13:39) Criticism of online culture and the evolution of communication in the social media age (19:21) The role of love in conflict resolution and society (26:52) The dangers of binary thinking and the need for nuanced understanding (28:07) Discussion on trans rights, compelled speech, and societal norms (32:06) Ageism, wisdom, and commenting on global matters (34:23) A plea to younger generations and how to follow Sean Bw Parker's work (35:21) Closing remarks and outro