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Patriotism vs. Nationalism: Ideals for a New Social Contract
Thursday, May 9, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Liberal democracies are fraying: fresh ideas and policies are needed to formulate a New Social Contract to ensure that peace and democracy survives and thrives. What moral, social and political ideals can guide us through these troubled times and into the future? Patriotism has reemerged as a rallying cry towards rebuilding a national consensus and restoring acceptable social and political norms. What values define patriotism? What does it mean to be a citizen in a globalized world? How is society supposed to reorganize itself to address the major challenges of the future: immigration flows, artificial intelligence, information technology and climate change. Is liberalism the way of the future?
Join Adam Gopnik, Bernard-Henri Levy and Andrew McAfee as they discuss ways to protect the “vivre ensemble” from a uniquely rich perspective, that of a philosopher, a cultural guru, and a leading scientist and thinker in the area of technological disruption and reorganization.
In English. Free with RSVP.
Watch on Livestream on May 9, at 6:30PM EST.