John Dewey's The Public and its Problems Ch.4 Ep#4

In this fourth installment of our exploration of John Dewey's seminal work, "The Public and Its Problems," we continue to unravel Chapter 4, "Eclipse of the Public." This episode scrutinizes the evolution and implications of democratic mechanisms like the Electoral College, its relevance, and the dilemmas it poses in today's democratic ethos. We embark on a journey to discover virtues pertinent to our contemporary society, balancing the importance of unity with the dangers of uniformity, particularly in the context of social media. Dewey's century-old insights on political disillusionment provide a lens to view modern phenomena such as global trade and immigration, dispelling the myth of the zero-sum game. We propose empathy, collaboration, and open-mindedness as foundational virtues for inclusive and productive immigration discourse. The transformation of 'liberalism' from a beacon of progress to a shield for vested interests is another key theme, and we draw lessons for the age of artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies. Finally, Dewey's ideas on communication and resilience help us envision the future of our shared communities. This episode is a compelling blend of philosophical insight and current affairs analysis, offering practical wisdom for navigating our complex social and political landscapes.

Some Topics Discussed:

- John Dewey

- Pragmatism

-Hartmut Rosa

- Social Acceleration Theory

- Giovanni Peri

- Evolution of Electoral College

- Virtues in Modern Society

- Social Media's Impact on Unity and Uniformity

- Dewey's Insights on Political Disillusionment

- Global Trade and Immigration

- Myth of the Zero-Sum Game

- Role of Empathy, Collaboration, and Open-Mindedness in Immigration Discussions

- Transformation of 'Liberalism'

- Age of Artificial Intelligence

- Communication and Resilience in Communities

- Creation of a Deweyan Public

"The Effect of Immigration on Productivity: Evidence from U.S. States" by Giovanni Peri

https://ideas.repec.org/a/tpr/restat/v94y2012i1p348-358.html

The Book: The Public and its Problems

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