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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Talk by Dr Kirsten Harris: Living Free - Utopian WorldsOculus, on campusFrom Thomas More’s Utopia to Marvel’s Black Panther, this fascinating talk from Dr Kirsten Harris explores questions of freedom through utopian imaginings from a range of places and times. "What does freedom look like to different people, cultures or societies? Does freedom mean liberty from oppression, or is it having the freedom to pursue your own desires and interests? Utopian thinkers identify major problems in their own societies and propose solutions to imagine better futures. 'Freedom' features a lot in this kind of social dreaming. Writers, film-makers, activists and theorists all explore ways of living that bring greater liberty and happiness. But freedom is a disputed concept." |