Genocide and Denial

The text describes the speaker’s desire to talk to young Turks about the perception of Armenians and Christians in the Ottoman Empire. He emphasises that this topic is viewed similarly in almost all Turkish families, regardless of their political or religious orientation. The speaker plans to shed light on the prevailing attitude through questions and answers. He notes that the discussion about the Armenian question in Turkish society is often conducted defensively, as dissenting opinions are perceived as a threat. The speaker sees a psychological component in this reaction and suggests that the expertise of a psychologist could be helpful.