[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Shaiel Ben-Ephraim [@academic_la](/creator/twitter/academic_la) on x 73.9K followers Created: 2025-07-25 18:02:43 UTC I debated Joseph Cohen yesterday on whether there was a genocide and on how to settle the conflict on Jake Newfield's podcast. Video below. It was an emotional and challenging experience, but a fantastic conversation was had. Neither Joseph nor I came away feeling differently. But we were, I believe, each convinced that the other had good intentions and hoped for the best for Israelis and Palestinians. We just have very different beliefs on how to get there. In one particularly heart-rending moment, we both agreed that we were each arguing for very problematic and dangerous solutions, and both knew that horrible things were happening in Gaza. It was a great moment of shared humanity. I feel nothing but respect for Joseph after this. I also have to give tremendous credit to Jake, first, for putting this together. It is hard to get two people to talk in good faith like this. Second, for letting it flow and only giving a nudge when necessary. There is a reason Jake has a reputation for arranging excellent conversations. XXXXX engagements  [Post Link](https://x.com/academic_la/status/1948806130593067047)
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Shaiel Ben-Ephraim @academic_la on x 73.9K followers
Created: 2025-07-25 18:02:43 UTC
I debated Joseph Cohen yesterday on whether there was a genocide and on how to settle the conflict on Jake Newfield's podcast. Video below. It was an emotional and challenging experience, but a fantastic conversation was had.
Neither Joseph nor I came away feeling differently. But we were, I believe, each convinced that the other had good intentions and hoped for the best for Israelis and Palestinians. We just have very different beliefs on how to get there.
In one particularly heart-rending moment, we both agreed that we were each arguing for very problematic and dangerous solutions, and both knew that horrible things were happening in Gaza. It was a great moment of shared humanity. I feel nothing but respect for Joseph after this.
I also have to give tremendous credit to Jake, first, for putting this together. It is hard to get two people to talk in good faith like this. Second, for letting it flow and only giving a nudge when necessary. There is a reason Jake has a reputation for arranging excellent conversations.
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