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INTERVIEW: Geoff Neal "NZ Has Never Been So Divided But Let's Look at the Facts"

  • Free Speech Space With MJ By Free Speech Space With MJ
  • Dec 24, 2023

Summary

The conversation explores the theme of social division in New Zealand society and the need for transparency to address this issue. It highlights the various divides in the country, including vaccination status, race, business versus employees, and more. The data presented shows that a significant majority of New Zealanders feel that the country has become more divided. The conversation also discusses the top issues that New Zealanders care about and the importance of measuring the country's direction. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for unity and transparency to address social division and create a stronger democracy. The conversation discusses the decline in social unity in New Zealand, highlighting the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. It also addresses media bias and the misuse of language, emphasizing the need for a balanced media that presents facts accurately. The conversation explores the concept of direct democracy as a solution to social division and advocates for stronger leadership and better communication. The main takeaway is the importance of focusing on what unites New Zealanders rather than what divides them in order to build a more united and prosperous country.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Need for Transparency

03:36 The Great Divides in New Zealand Society

08:27 The Impact of Social Division

14:16 The Role of Transparency in Unity

20:09 Data on Social Division

25:14 The Perception of Division

32:01 The Top Issues for New Zealanders

35:21 Measuring Social Division

39:43 The Importance of Country Direction

40:21 The Decline in Social Unity

46:06 Media Bias and Misuse of Language

50:40 The Need for Direct Democracy

55:00 Solutions for Social Unity

01:01:54 Concentrating on What Unites Us

Politics
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Mental Health
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