Lindsay Stonebridge

Joining the discussion are Zrinka Bralo, a journalist from Sarajevo and executive director advocating for migrants, Lindsay Stonebridge, an academic focused on Hannah Arendt's work, Oliver Scott Curry, an anthropologist from Oxford, and philosopher Jack Symes. They dive deep into timeless questions of evil, contrasting personal experiences from the Bosnian War with philosophical reflections on morality. Fascinating insights emerge on the 'banality of evil,' the complexities within legal definitions of evil, and how societal structures can mask malevolence in everyday life.

In this engaging discussion, Lindsay Stonebridge, a Professor of humanities and human rights, shares her insights from her work on Hannah Arendt. She highlights Arendt's enduring lessons on critical thinking as resistance to totalitarianism. The conversation covers the importance of natality in culture and community, emphasizing promises and forgiveness as foundational concepts. Stonebridge also critiques social media's impact on communication, advocating for deeper dialogue and the tradition of letter writing. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of freedom and responsibility.