Ali Horriyat - Creating change

Ali Horriyat was born in Dubai and holds degrees in economics, political science, philosophy, business, international relations, conflict resolution, and religion. He founded the social activism non-profit Compassiviste in 2020 after selling his lucrative hedge fund and donating it towards mental health causes in 2016. He is the author of 13 books, including collections of essays and poetry, with themes ranging from racism and capitalism to spirituality, love, and compassion.

In this podcast:

  • The limitations and challenges of philanthropy and the inability of individuals to create significant global change

  • The moral conflict and inequality within society and the importance of compassion towards those in need

  • The concept of Compassiviste

  • The importance of a unified system where the whole ecosystem works together

  • The need for artists to connect with their audience and use their platform for a greater cause

  • The concept of capacities which aims to bring communities together globally for the betterment of all

  • The importance of political involvement and lobbying to enact change, with a focus on creating a critical mass to effect change

  • The need for leadership in movements to effectively address issues

  • The concept of leadership and its role in society

  • Should a leader command and control or guide and facilitate?

  • The role of money in society and its potential to divide people due to differing beliefs and values

  • The possibility of a future system where people trade based on their compassionate needs

  • Community-driven solutions to address societal issues

You can find out more about Ali and Compassiviste at https://compassiviste.com/

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