Open-mindedness, the long march

Voir en français : Ouverture des esprits, la longue marche

Here is a modest, clever and spectacular contribution to the opening of minds.

In the course (2016) of this (42-minute) BBC program (Global philosopher), Michael Sandel (Harvard) asks 60 educated young people from 30 countries to speak out on various climate change issues.

Technically, it is difficult to do better.

As for the content, it is exemplary (there is a debate) and educational (presentation of the problem and of some ideas).

However, do not expect anything in terms of action (we are not here for that)… The professional philosopher concludes with a pro domo plea: let’s keep thinking!

So why should we care about this little media masterpiece?

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