Hey folks! 📱 Ever wondered how today’s youth can connect with history and turn it into a roadmap for peace? In the latest special of The Power of Ideas, bright minds from Renmin University in the Chinese mainland sat down with three leading thinkers to dive into big Qs about war, memory, and harmony.
This episode marks the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. From Tokyo to Kuala Lumpur, the echoes of that time still shape our world—think of family stories from grandparents in Jakarta or memorial tours in Chennai. These tales remind us why understanding history is crucial for peaceful tech-empowered change today.
Here are some 🔑 takeaways:
- Digital memory banks: Archiving survivors’ stories via apps and social media can keep lessons alive across borders. 🌏
- Dialogue over division: Open conversations—like this student-speaker Q&A—can bridge generational gaps and foster empathy. 🤝
- Global citizenship: Recognizing that anti-fascism and peacebuilding transcend borders, whether you’re in Manila or Mumbai.
Whether you’re coding the next peace-building app or telling your own family’s story on Instagram, this episode of The Power of Ideas offers fresh inspiration for youth-led peace journeys. Because in a world that scrolls fast, pausing to learn from the past might just light the way forward. 💡🕊
Reference(s):
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