Originally broadcast at 7 p.m. EDT Monday, September 14, 2020.
The Chautauqua-cherished teacher and author rejoins CHQ Assembly to discuss his new book, "The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?" (publication date Sept. 15), which he briefly outlined at the end of his Q-and-A with President Michael E. Hill in July.
"The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?" is available to purchase through the Chautauqua Bookstore: https://www.chautauquabookstore.com/book/9780374289980
Watch Michael Sandel's Socratic talk on morals within the tech world from Week Four of CHQ Assembly's 2020 summer season: https://assembly.chq.org/videos/digital-responsibility-in-the-tech-world
About Chautauqua Institution: Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. As a community, we celebrate, encourage and study the arts and treat them as integral to all of learning, and we convene the critical conversations of the day to advance understanding through civil dialogue. CHQ Assembly is the online expression of Chautauqua Institution's mission.
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