The Minefield

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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