Most people, if you believe historian Rutger Bregman, are good at heart. You will recognise this idea if you read his previous book ‘Humankind’ (De Meeste Mensen Deugen). His most recent book, entitled Moral Ambition, goes a step further and seeks to inspire the majority of people ‘like us’ to not just be, but to do good. People like us – educated, healthy, wealthy, and/or privileged, and in position to make an impact. Tonight we’ll discuss this proposition and figure out what it means to us. How do you do good in the complex modern world? And why?
This event explores the moral challenges of our generation. What framework do you use for guidance? Whether you’re planning a career, making everyday choices, or just trying to figure out what it means to live a good life. Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge your perspective on what it truly means to do good in the world today!
Madelaine Ley is a philosopher exploring technology, art, care, and ecology, lecturing on AI and robot ethics, digital citizenship, and food systems at engineering universities. She is about to defend her PhD thesis at the TPM faculty of TU Delft.
James Herbert is co-director of Effective Altruism Netherlands. Previously, he worked as a consultant on regional development projects. He has a bachelor’s in liberal arts and a master’s in philosophy.
Moderator Jari Brenninkmeijer is co-organiser of Effective Altruism Delft and holds bachelor’s degrees in business and philosophy.
SG Presents: Power and Privilege
This quarter is all about wealth, greed, and the roots of inequality. With more billionaires than ever, global crises in the 21st century have enriched the few while billions have been made poorer. Can our society keep sustaining this divide? And if not, where will you stand in the next mass uprising?
