A Q&A with a leading Arendt scholar adapts the philosopher’s ideas to today’s politics.
A Q&A with a leading Arendt scholar adapts the philosopher’s ideas to today’s politics.A growing body of research warns that the United States is experiencing a loneliness crisis. The U.S. surgeon general has cited loneliness as a
We discussed Arendt, modern politics and social media over email and Zoom from Paris and London — where Hill, who authored an, has been working on a book about loneliness for Yale University Press. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. The definition of loneliness today, in the social scientific literature, is about being physically isolated from others and having few or no close meaningful relationships. This corresponds nicely with Arendt’s understanding of loneliness as isolated thought. When a person feels isolated, a political movement offers them a sense of belonging, purpose and meaning.
Ideology teaches people that there is a truer reality beyond reality. Think of QAnon, Pizzagate and the many Americans who believe Donald Trump won the last presidential election. Another example that comes to mind is Trump’s inauguration. It was very clearly raining. You could see the rain. People were holding umbrellas. And yet, Trump said, “It isn’t raining.
Samantha Rose Hill is a professor at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research and a leading interpreter of Hannah Arendt’s thinking. | Courtesy of Samantha Rose Hill Would Arendt be concerned about phenomena we’re seeing on the left, as well? Are there other orthodoxies of thought she would be worried about?
Want to read more stories like this? POLITICO Weekend delivers gripping reads, smart analysis and a bit of high-minded fun every Friday.Would you agree that people are becoming more tribal and ideological than ever before, because they’re living in these self-reinforcing filter bubbles?
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Lunar Lander Beyond’ Review: Lands Well, But Doesn’t Go BeyondI'm a British writer who loves indies, reviewing games regardless of platform or budget, with a soft spot for anything retro. I've been on juries for BAFTA and Gamescom.
Read more »
From reality star to reality check: Nelson Thomas's fight and decision to amputateNelson Thomas, ex-MTV star, chose amputation after a car crash crushed his foot; despite challenges, he's inspired by the amputee community.
Read more »
Butler: It’s time for food delivery apps to ‘PayUp’ in Seattle, beyondThinking about the Seattle PayUp legislation, app firms have learned how to offload costs onto employees. But it puts more burden on them.
Read more »
– and beyond – with the Artemis missionsAfter fifty years, humanity is returning to the moon on the Artemis missions. There are three Artemis moon missions - the first of which has already been completed. 2025 is set to take humans on their first lunar flyby of the 21st century. And 2026 could see us boots-down on the lunar surface again.
Read more »
Binance Labs backs Movement Labs' mission to bring Facebook's Move to Ethereum and beyondMovement Labs has announced an investment from Binance Labs in addition to the $38 million raised in its Series A round.
Read more »
Pro tips for turning meh guacamole into great guacamole, for Cinco de Mayo and beyondWhat makes the difference between meh guacamole and great guacamole
Read more »