Marci Shore

Timothy Snyder, Marci Schor, and Volodymyr Yermolenko discuss resilience, creativity in wartime Ukraine, philosophical reflections on extremity, exploration of liminality, borders, truth in political philosophy, psychological aspect of beliefs in conflict, humanizing Ukrainians through art and culture, agency, Putinism, and the future of Russian society.

Marcy Shore, a Yale professor and historian specializing in Eastern European totalitarianism, joins the discussion about her decision to leave the U.S. for Canada amid rising political concerns. She reflects on the emotional weight of such choices, particularly the tension between family safety and civic duty. Shore and her colleagues highlight America's democratic vulnerabilities, drawing parallels to historical authoritarian regimes. The conversation underscores the importance of community unity and mental health support in these turbulent times.

Marci Shore, a Yale historian specializing in Eastern European history and totalitarianism, discusses the fading U.S. commitment to democracy. She highlights how disillusionment with America's political climate echoes Eastern Europe's struggles. Shore critiques the superficial understanding of democracy and warns of global implications from America's declining trust. Through personal anecdotes, she reflects on her move to Canada and the urgent need for Europe to reconsider its reliance on U.S. support amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Marci Shore, a Yale University history professor specializing in Eastern European intellectual history, discusses the alarming exodus of academics from the U.S. due to tightening political climates. She highlights the consequences of funding cuts and growing intimidation in universities. Shore explores historical parallels to current authoritarian trends and the manipulation of anti-Semitism for political gain. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for a resurgence of courage in academia to preserve intellectual freedom and resist repression.

Marci Shore ist US-Historikerin an der Yale Universität und untersucht, wie Nationen und Individuen Verantwortung übernehmen. Dessy Gavrilova, bulgarische Autorin in Wien, beleuchtet die Thematik der Verantwortung in Diktaturen. Im Gespräch thematisieren sie den Widerstand gegen Putins Krieg und die Herausforderungen für Anti-Kriegsaktivisten in Russland. Zudem diskutieren sie die Komplexität der Geschichtsaufarbeitung in Deutschland und Polen und die moralischen Dilemmata, denen Menschen in autoritären Regimen gegenüberstehen.