“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.
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Great that you found a Ted Talk with her. I like her writing and now I like her as well …
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She was a discovery for me that I’ll keep an eye out for! What’s the title of her book?
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“The forty Rules of Love.” She has also written an international Bestseller called “The bastard of Istanbul”.
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Thanks!
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