

Novak and Boris — why have they elicited such strong public emotions?
Jan 27, 2022
Victoria McGeer, a Senior Research Scholar at Princeton University and Professor of Philosophy at Australian National University, joins the discussion on the intense public emotions surrounding Novak Djokovic and Boris Johnson. They dive into how these feelings can distort or clarify moral judgments. The conversation explores the ethical dilemmas of Djokovic's visa saga, public reactions to perceived injustices, and the broader implications of emotional turmoil in society during the pandemic. It's a thought-provoking exploration of admiration, disdain, and the complexities of fairness in public sentiment.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating the Emotional Landscape Post-Pandemic
03:45 • 6min
Djokovic's Visa Saga: Public Reactions and Ethical Dilemmas
09:58 • 9min
Public Sentiment and Hypocrisy: A Reflection on Fairness and Emotion
19:09 • 6min
Emotional Turmoil in Public Perception
24:42 • 10min
Public Sentiment and COVID-19: The Djokovic Controversy
34:52 • 19min