"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of cosmopolitanism." A native of Turkey, Shafak has experienced firsthand the devastation that a loss of diversity can bring -- and she knows the revolutionary power of plurality in response to authoritarianism. In this passionate, personal talk, she reminds us that there are no binaries, in politics, emotions and our identities. "One should never, ever remain silent for fear of complexity," Shafak says.
Shafak was able to beautifully express the deepest questions and issues of our time. I especially liked how she explained our urge to simplify complex problems, and how dangerous that can be. It makes sense that Shafak is one of the world's most indispensable public intellectuals. | Bruno Giussani, International Curator, TED |
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