Marina Weisband and The New School of Democracy – Wild thoughts, effective agency
From coal to cool – A region of tradition and innovation
We cannot simply wish democracy into existence, it must be learned. Psychologist and journalist Marina Weisband is convinced that democracy education must start at a very early age and our schools are not doing a good job of this. Instead of offering space for creativity and helping young people become independent, schools teach a state of learned helplessness. This is the ideal gateway to extremism and populism. In her new book, The New School of Democracy - Wild thoughts, effective agency, Weisband argues that democracy must be “the basis of everything – in our schools and in our society.” Democracy has to be fought for and lived again and again; it is not a state of nature. Only when we understand this can we empower young people to shape our society as responsible citizens.
Host: Jens Dirksen
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Marina Weisband
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Jens Dirksen
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Date:
Thursday
10. October 2024
18:00 -
Pre Pre sale price (fees excluded) 18 € | 14 € erm.
Eve Evening fund price 24 € | 20 € erm.
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Salzlager
UNESCO-Welterbe ZollvereinHeinrich-Imig-Str. 11,
Parkplatz C oder Parkdeck Zollverein (kostenpfl.), Essen -
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- Wheelchair friendly + WC Available
- Induction loop can be installed if required Available
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