Bloomberg Businessweek
Nurturing the Next Generation of Responsible, Informed Citizens
Aug 15, 2024
Lindsey Cormack, an Associate Professor of Political Science, shares insights from her book on nurturing informed citizens. She highlights the urgent need for civics education in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of discussing politics within families. Eric Clark, a Portfolio Manager, explores how inflation has shifted consumer behaviors, affecting brands like Starbucks and Nike. Together, they tackle the challenges of misinformation, political polarization, and the role generative AI plays in shaping civic engagement and consumer trends.
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- Engaging children in early conversations about government and civic responsibilities is crucial for nurturing informed and responsible citizens.
- The current lack of comprehensive civics education contributes to widespread civic knowledge gaps, threatening the foundation of democracy in the U.S.
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