Episode 60: Public Good Depends On Recognition of Each Others’ Innate Dignity

15/09/2025 35 min

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Professor James Orbinski accepted the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1999 as the International Council President of Medicins Sans Frontiers.   He talks with Anita about the essence of humanitarianism and the ways in which principles of mutual understanding, listening, dialogue and connection shape the public good.  Citing Socrates, he reflects on how dialogue requires dignity-infused listening and a willingness to change our minds.

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