Why the loss of diversity threatens the very foundations of democracy
In short: In this personal talk, novelist Elif Shafak explores how the rise of isolationism and tribalism demands a renewed commitment to global solidarity and cosmopolitanism.
Drawing from her experiences in Turkey, Shafak illustrates the devastation caused by a lack of diversity and the necessity of plurality to counter authoritarianism. The video features a discussion about her novel, The Island of Missing Trees, exploring how fiction can foster empathy and help readers avoid the traps of tribalism.
The conversation also examines the idea that politics, emotions, and identities are not defined by binaries.
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