Listen "4. Fighting for Humanity in the Age of the Machine."
Episode Synopsis
Rutger Bregman's 2025 Reith Lectures, called "Moral Revolution", explore the moral decay and un-seriousness of today's elites, drawing historical parallels to past eras of corruption that preceded transformative movements especially the 19th Century campaign to abolish slavery. In his series, he argues that small, committed groups can spark moral revolutions, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and long-term vision.In this fourth and final lecture, he zooms out to reflect on humanity’s strange historical trajectory, warning of the existential risks posed by unchecked tech and AI. He urges privileged individuals to take on an active role in shaping a better future.The Reith Lectures are presented by Anita Anand who chairs a Q & A. The programme was recorded in front of an audience at Stanford University in Silicon Valley, USA.
The researcher was James Bonney and the series is produced by Jim Frank.
The Editor is Clare Fordham.
The programmes are mixed by Neil Churchill.
The researcher was James Bonney and the series is produced by Jim Frank.
The Editor is Clare Fordham.
The programmes are mixed by Neil Churchill.
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