Janne Teller

Dostoevsky and Nietzsche clash on finding meaning in life - love and compassion vs. human creativity. Is meaning outside ourselves or in personal desires? Explore the controversy of compassion and philosophical views. Discover Nietzschean themes in society and hope in imperfection.

Janne Teller, a critically-acclaimed writer, challenges the notion of universal values, arguing for their pursuit despite societal divisions. Dale Turner, an associate professor, shares insights on Indigenous values and the complexities of engaging with dominant cultures, highlighting legal injustices faced by his community. Robin van den Akker analyzes values as social constructs and the rise of progressive populism, discussing the struggle for equity amid cultural conflicts. Together, they explore the need for a new dialogue that embraces diverse values in a polarized world.

Join Peter Singer, a leading moral philosopher, along with Dale Turner, an expert in Indigenous politics, Tommy J. Curry, a scholar on Black male studies, and Janne Teller, a celebrated writer. They tackle the uncomfortable histories behind Thanksgiving, highlighting the stark inequalities faced by Indigenous peoples in land ownership. The discussion critiques universal property rights, explores the ethical necessity of returning land, and challenges Eurocentric legal interpretations. This thought-provoking dialogue invites listeners to reconsider justice and ownership in a complex world.