Michael Sandel
Harvard Professor | The Ethics of Emerging Technologies
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Michael Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M.
Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, where he has taught political philosophy since 1980. His books, including 'Justice', 'What Money Can't Buy', and 'The Tyranny of Merit', have been translated into 27 languages and his course 'Justice' is one of the most popular and influential online courses in the world.
Sandel's work explores the ethical challenges posed by new and emerging technologies, from genetic engineering to artificial intelligence. His thought-provoking lectures and debates inspire audiences to think deeply about the moral and social implications of technological change.
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The tyranny of merit
What accounts for our polarized public life, and how can we begin to heal it? Political philosopher Michael Sandel offers a surprising answer: those who have flourished need to look in the mirror. He explores how "meritocratic hubris" leads many to believe their success is their own doing and to look down on those who haven't made it, provoking resentment and inflaming the divide between "winners" and "losers" in the new economy. Hear why we need to reconsider the meaning of success and recognize the role of luck in order to create a less rancorous, more generous civic life.
Why we shouldn't trust markets with our civic life
The lost art of democratic debate
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Michael Sandel at Aspen Ideas Festival 2022
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Ideas Festival | 2025 | 🇺🇸Aspen, United States |
| How To Academy | 2023 | |
| TED 2020 | 2020 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
| TED 2013 | 2013 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
| TED 2010 | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
| Justice with Michael Sandel 2005 | 2005 | |
| Aspen Ideas Festival |
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| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Bill GatesMicrosoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation | 2 | TED 2010, TED 2020View shared history → |
| Bruce FeilerAuthor and speaker | Expert on life transitions and modern family dynamics | 2 | TED 2010, TED 2013View shared history → |
| Danny HillisInventor & Engineer | Scientific Innovation and Emerging Technology | 2 | TED 2010, TED 2013View shared history → |
| Jane McGonigalFuturist | Game Designer & Happiness Expert | 2 | TED 2010, TED 2013View shared history → |
| Juan EnriquezFuturist & Managing Director | Global Innovation and Emerging Technology | 2 | TED 2013, TED 2020View shared history → |
| Mariana MazzucatoEconomist | Rethinking capitalism and government's role in innovation | 2 | TED 2013, TED 2020View shared history → |
| Rokia TraoreMalian Singer-Songwriter | Cultural Bridges Through Music | 2 | TED 2013, TED 2020View shared history → |
| Sheryl SandbergFormer COO of Meta | Author of "Lean In" and "Option B" | 2 | TED 2010, TED 2013View shared history → |
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