TED: For more tolerance, we need more ... tourism? | Aziz Abu Sarah

The speaker shares their journey from a childhood marked by conflict to becoming a peacebuilder through tourism. After a personal tragedy, they realized the importance of understanding and connecting with others. They co-founded Mejdi Tours to promote cultural exchange and understanding, using tourism as a tool to break down barriers. The speaker envisions a future where travel fosters genuine connections and understanding across cultures.

What event in the speaker's childhood led to a significant change in his perspective?

• Reading a book about tourism

• Attending a peace rally

• Throwing rocks at neighbors' cars

• Watching a movie about peace

At what age did the speaker decide to learn Hebrew, leading to a pivotal change in his life?

• Twenty

• Eighteen

• Seven

• Thirty

What realization did the speaker have after meeting Jews who were not soldiers?

• That tourism is not effective in peacebuilding

• That there are walls of anger and ignorance separating people

• That music can bridge cultural gaps

• That he wanted to become a soldier

What is the primary goal of Mejdi Tours, co-founded by the speaker?

• To focus solely on historical sites

• To connect people through dual narratives

• To offer the cheapest travel packages

• To promote luxury travel

How does the speaker envision the future of travel?

• As a way to stay in luxury hotels

• As a way to connect people and foster understanding

• As a means to take photos from bus windows

• As a tool for disaster tourism