Reading Our Times Trailer: Series 10 of Reading Our Times
May 20, 2025
Get ready for a thought-provoking journey into the twists and turns of Western civilization. Experts delve into the future of democracy and growth while grappling with the influence of Putin and the Orthodox Church. Big questions surrounding children, choice, and the intersection of sex and religion also take center stage. This series promises to challenge listeners' perspectives on the trajectory of the West and its societal challenges.
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US Vulnerability to Demagoguery
- The United States is vulnerable to demagoguery due to its economic history and reactive tendencies.
- It tends to lash out and demand systemic change when it feels the system isn't working.
Exploring the West's Future Themes
- The series explores the future of the West by discussing democracy, growth, Christianity, and geopolitical threats.
- It also examines social issues like children, choice, sex, and religion as key themes shaping the West's future.
China's Authoritarian Impact
- China interacts pragmatically with political systems, whether democracies or autocracies.
- Prolonged relations with China risk empowering authoritarian regimes globally by rewarding them with assistance.