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Michael Brownstein
Professor of Philosophy at John Jay College, City University of New York. Co-author of 'Somebody Should Do Something, How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change'.
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Aug 14, 2025
• 37min
Who's responsible for solving the world's problems—me, or The System?
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Michael Brownstein and Alex Madva, philosophers and co-authors of 'Somebody Should Do Something', dive into the tension between individual actions and systemic reforms. They critique how misplaced individual responsibility can overshadow the need for structural change, particularly in addressing climate issues. The discussion spans the interdependence of personal efforts and collective movements, with insights from the Me Too movement and the impactful activism of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Their conversation offers a pragmatic lens on navigating social change.
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