Cultivate democratic citizens or lose democracy at the ballot box.
In an era of deep political divides, something extraordinary is happening in the United States: a growing number of Republicans are putting democracy above party and support Democratic Vice President Harris. How can we promote this kind of loyalty to democracy through education?
You’ll get:
- Insights into core similarities and differences between the US, Europe, and the Nordic countries
- Insights into the structural similarities and differences in our societal and democratic challenges
- An understanding of where the low-hanging fruits are if we want to keep democracy in a world of AI and climate change
Keynote: A tour de force through American, European and Nordic societies and the different ideological and psychological mechanisms behind authoritarianism and robust democracy
Workshop: Thought provoking 3 hours, a full day, or three transformative days specifically designed for either:
Companies and other organizations: Rethink your organization’s presence in one or more of the three regions, or
Policy makers: How we need to rethink education as a society to keep democracy
As we face unprecedented global challenges, the U.S. on the one hand seems to be falling apart; on the other hand it has the opportunity to lead by example and save democracy.
This keynote will explore the deeper political and cultural forces driving this momentous divide and highlight why the U.S., as the world’s oldest modern democracy, must lead by example.
But it’s not just about politics—it’s about education. To sustain democracy, we must rethink how we educate ourselves as citizens. We can’t just be consumers and employees, we need to be informed, engaged, and morally grounded individuals.
Drawing on historical insights, this keynote will inspire a call to action: to rebuild our democratic foundations through education, ensuring a future where democracy thrives both in the U.S. and around the globe.
Explore the full theoretical framework behind this topic: https://www.nordicbildung.org/libertism/