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Ne (Latvian) - Skew (Old-French) - Ism (English)

ˈnɛskju  ɪzəm

Being biased on knowledge that is "close to home"/ blindness on the wrongdoings of your ancestors.

As it is similarly put by Jonas Staal in the academic text "World-Making as Commitment", Neskewism can limit [understanding] of diverse perspectives and the actual historical truths, leading to a smaller and potentially biased [understanding] of the world. This is also an example of selective memory which often ignores [uncomfortable] truths. Jonas Staal's perspective is all about embracing a more inclusive and honest portrayal of our past, recognizing both the good and the bad. We are all responsible for actively engaging with others' perspectives and challenging the biases that have been taught to us since a [young] age. The need for this term (Neskewism) stems from the lack of engaging with different perspectives in our society and hopefully the invention of it will lead to a more inclusive understanding of one's identity and history through World-Making as Commitment.

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