Wonderful discussion. Thank you for giving us a window into the "roots of our current discontent". I do found it enlightening, somewhat reassuring and disconcerting at the same time. Just to give ypically Canadian answer. The idea of the oscillations between universalism and individualism is a constant in history consistently inconsistent.
It is no great epiphany that a lot of the populism were seen today is a result, it can and has been argued, of capitalism not sharing the wealth that's generated. The gilded age on steroids. The extreme case is in the US.
History rhymes. D'torqueville was onto something in the 1830, 200 yrs later, full circle. I agree with your Articulating the argument as the partial roots of trumpism as a manifestation of the original sin of the American project, racism, (Paraphrased).
A brilliant and deeply reassuring interview. Beyond the superb analysis — as one commentator put it, an accurate description of ‘what the hell is going on’ — it taught me a deeper psychological lesson, which is this. An individual can see through the shifts and confusion to the deeper currents that keep us perturbed. An individual can then marshal the skill and creativity to convey their analysis, as Ignatieff does, patiently and effectively. But that has precious little bearing on the outcome. Those of us who are conditioned by moral universalism can’t actually change — let alone save — anyone or anything. When Wotan fills the air all we can do is cup our hand over the flame and point to it with hopeful eyebrows. That’s it and that’s all. We don’t even get to know if that’s enough. This is a fact Cormac McCarthy understood to the marrow of his soul. I sense the same recognition in Ignatieff. It is a gift to read his avowal of our common humanity today. Thank you both for this interview.
Well articulated! Not resolving, but clarifying and helpful . But the beast still lumbers, and whether we really are all human beings is yet to be determined as this world order continues to be challenged.
An incredibly insightful answer to the question "What in the hell is going on". It provides a firm basis for future oriented policy planning. Not just putting out the fires, but building fire proof, or at least fire resistant societies!
Wonderful discussion. Thank you for giving us a window into the "roots of our current discontent". I do found it enlightening, somewhat reassuring and disconcerting at the same time. Just to give ypically Canadian answer. The idea of the oscillations between universalism and individualism is a constant in history consistently inconsistent.
It is no great epiphany that a lot of the populism were seen today is a result, it can and has been argued, of capitalism not sharing the wealth that's generated. The gilded age on steroids. The extreme case is in the US.
History rhymes. D'torqueville was onto something in the 1830, 200 yrs later, full circle. I agree with your Articulating the argument as the partial roots of trumpism as a manifestation of the original sin of the American project, racism, (Paraphrased).
You can see why a political system rose up to block Ignatieff from power. They do not want leaders who think, have a vision, and a moral compass.
One hopes that Carney is the same class of thinker. Canada must tread lightly but still be decisive going forward.
A brilliant and deeply reassuring interview. Beyond the superb analysis — as one commentator put it, an accurate description of ‘what the hell is going on’ — it taught me a deeper psychological lesson, which is this. An individual can see through the shifts and confusion to the deeper currents that keep us perturbed. An individual can then marshal the skill and creativity to convey their analysis, as Ignatieff does, patiently and effectively. But that has precious little bearing on the outcome. Those of us who are conditioned by moral universalism can’t actually change — let alone save — anyone or anything. When Wotan fills the air all we can do is cup our hand over the flame and point to it with hopeful eyebrows. That’s it and that’s all. We don’t even get to know if that’s enough. This is a fact Cormac McCarthy understood to the marrow of his soul. I sense the same recognition in Ignatieff. It is a gift to read his avowal of our common humanity today. Thank you both for this interview.
Well articulated! Not resolving, but clarifying and helpful . But the beast still lumbers, and whether we really are all human beings is yet to be determined as this world order continues to be challenged.
An incredibly insightful answer to the question "What in the hell is going on". It provides a firm basis for future oriented policy planning. Not just putting out the fires, but building fire proof, or at least fire resistant societies!
A really interesting interview. Thank you..
I was disappointed when he lost his bid to become Prime Minister. Such an intelligent and thoughtful individual.
Excellent discussion. Thankyou.