"Tolerance & Acceptance"
The concept of tolerance and acceptance is not new, but the rapidly changing dynamics of our contemporary world have further emphasized its importance. We see that political, social, cultural and religious divisions are growing, making it increasingly difficult to balance respecting different points of view with maintaining our own integrity, which is often forgotten.
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My book has its origins in 2018, on November 18, 2018, when my daughter and daughter-in-law were driving home from Disneyland Paris (The Netherlands) and were stuck on the A2 near Trith-Saint-Leger (France) at 4 p.m., due to one of the very first protests by the Yellow Vests over increased fuel prices. In recent years, we have noticed a trend of increasing polarization and growing contradictions worldwide. This polarization manifested itself at different levels, such as political, social, cultural and even religious.One of the main drivers of this polarization comes from the emergence of new communication technologies and social media. While these technologies have made it easier to communicate and share information with others, they have also created echo chambers and filter bubbles. People are often exposed to information that confirms their existing beliefs, thus widening the gap between different groups. We have witnessed this not only in Europe, but globally among others during the Corona (COVID-19) Pandemic protests, January 6th Insurrection - Capitol Attack, but also by Extinction Rebellion, Occupy (Wallstreet) Movement, Farmers protests, other demonstrations, rallies and demonstrations.
