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Barons or Commoners? — Astra Taylor on The Age of Insecurity (Massey Lecture 2)
Jan 23, 2024
Astra Taylor, a multifaceted intellectual, discusses manufactured insecurity in society, advocating for broader rights beyond wealth. The podcast explores historical commoners' rights, radicalization, welfare state advocacy, and legal cases on housing rights. It also reflects on the concept of commons, material security, and the common good, urging for a more secure and equitable society.
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- Manufactured insecurity under capitalism impedes societal progress by creating individual insecurity.
- Historical documents like the Magna Carta and Universal Declaration of Human Rights shape modern societal rights and obligations.
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Capitalism's Role in Insecurity
Capitalism is described as a generator of insecurity, designed to make individuals feel insecure according to Astra Taylor. She contrasts existential security inherent to being human with manufactured insecurity perpetuated by consumerism, portraying a cycle that hinders societal progress.
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