Hi all,
Tomorrow in the Research Tent (at 5pm CET), we’ll have Martin - a member of the Life Itself Research Collective - talking to us about Liquid Modernity with a discussion afterwards.
This is Martin’s introduction:
We’re now roughly 40 years after modernity softened up its stances and became liquid. If we compare liquid modernity to solid modernity across most measures - we’ll find that systems defined by flexibility, globalism and individual freedom have clearly outperformed the rigid and solid ones.
Those systems who adhered to solid principles — such as long-term responsibility, trust, and institutional stability suffered competitive disadvantages. Accordingly, those who behaved more opportunistically often thrived.
While there are many positive aspects of liquid modernity - it is also marked by uncertainty. Many citizens feel like they are unable to successfully navigate societal complexities anymore. It feels like the rules that were once relatively straightforward, logical and deterministic are now unpredictable. This dissatisfaction presented an opportunity that far right movements moved to fill…
Everyone welcome!
Meeting link copied below for convenience:
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Meeting ID: 891 1441 1437
Passcode: 649056