The — Killing Antidote

We are the first generation exposed to high-definition death 24/7. Through social media feeds and news alerts, we consume images of bombed hospitals and mass shootings as passive entertainment. This constant exposure normalizes the abnormal. When killing becomes a statistic, the human psyche begins to erode.

The antidote here is ritualized empathy. In Rwanda, following the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, communities administered The Killing Antidote through Gacaca courts. These were not revenge trials; they were confession circles. The killer had to look the widow in the eye. The widow had to choose to let the killer live. The Killing Antidote

When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change the default settings. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.

COOKIE NOTICE

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will then not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

COOKIE DETAILS

Name: VERBATIM-CMS-SESSION
Domain: www.verbatim-europe.com
Duration: Session (max. 1 hour)
Third party: No
Website session cookie
Name: XSRF-TOKEN
Domain: www.verbatim-europe.com
Duration: Session (max. 1 hour)
Third party: No
Cross-side request forgery protection
Name: VERBATIM-COOKIE-CONSENT
Domain: www.verbatim-europe.com
Duration: 50 days
Third party: No
Storing cookie preferences

Targeting Cookies

These cookies can be set by our advertising partners through our website. They can be used by these companies to create a profile of your interests and to show you interesting and relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies do not directly store personal data, but are based on an identification of your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will receive fewer advertising tailored to your needs.

COOKIE DETAILS

Name: _ga
Domain: www.verbatim-europe.com
Duration: 2 Years
Third party: Yes
Google Analytics
Name: _gid
Domain: www.verbatim-europe.com
Duration: 24 Hours
Third party: Yes
Google Analytics
Name: _gat
Domain: www.verbatim-europe.com
Duration: 1 minute
Third party: Yes
Google Analytics