Reclaiming Sin and Reflecting on Our Flaws

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This chapter explores the concept of sin and the importance of reclaiming the word in our society. It delves into the reasons behind the loss of the thread with sin and discusses how self-criticism and realistic self-perception can be achieved. The chapter also emphasizes the moral stakes involved in decision-making and highlights sin as a collective concept that reminds us of our shared flaws and the need to combat them together.

In May 2015, New York Times columnist David Brooks came to the Intelligence Squared stage to share the insights of his latest book, 'The Road to Character'. Brooks argued that today’s ‘Big Me’ culture is making us increasingly self-preoccupied: we live in a world where we’re taught to be assertive, to master skills, to broadcast our brand, to get likes, to get followers. But amidst all the noise of self-promotion, Brooks claimed that we’ve lost sight of an important and counterintuitive truth: that in order to fulfil ourselves we need to learn how to forget ourselves. Brooks was joined on stage by writer and lecturer on psychology, politics, and the arts Andrew Solomon.

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