Inside the mind of a former radical jihadist

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October 20, 2016 Today’s TED Talk Inside the mind of a former radical jihadist 17:22 minutes · TEDxExeter "For a long time, I lived for death," says Manwar Ali, a former radical jihadist who participated in violent, armed campaigns in the Middle East and Asia in the 1980s. In this moving talk, he reflects on his experience with radicalization and makes a powerful, direct appeal to anyone drawn to Islamist groups that claim violence and brutality are noble and virtuous: let go of anger and hatred, he says, and instead cultivate your heart to see goodness, beauty and truth in others. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The road to peace Peace. It's humanity's eternal, elusive dream. These speakers offer inspired ideas, practical advice and real-world examples from around the globe of how it just might be attainable. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:24:03 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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