The chapter explores the concept of backlash in society since significant events like the fall of the Berlin Wall and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It delves into the backlash against immigration as a symbolic representation of broader societal shifts, discussing the challenges faced by individuals and critiquing political exploitation of these sentiments. The chapter also reflects on the impact of cultural influence, global power dynamics, and the importance of navigating change and compromise to address polarization.
From AI to the political climate during an election year, our modern world is constantly changing and facing more polarization than before. How can we combat it and adapt to a changing America? CNN host and bestselling author Fareed Zakaria says you have to be open-minded and embrace compromise. In this conversation with John Donvan, Zakaria discusses our current revolutionary times, how past revolutions can help us understand our present, and why despite everything, he’s still hopeful.
Our Guest: Fareed Zakaria, Host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS; Author of "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present"
Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates
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