With DS7, I try to introduce topics thematically first, often tied to a historical topic or issue that is relevant today, This achieves 2 things-
1- It gives him enough distance, in time, to feel safe regarding the topic
2- It keeps the discussion more dispassionate and theoretical
With that in mind, I can better gauge where his interest lies, and curate the conversation. We’ve delved into some pretty weighty discussions this way- racism, sexism, misogyny, freedom, democracy, freedom of thought vs expression, genocide, propaganda...
There was an issue of Time Magazine last year that featured 100 poignant historical photos. I often used one of those as a point of departure for discussion, because they displayed the humanity of the issues and the people they affect.
