Afleveringen
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Many anticipated that the 21st century would perpetuate the trend of the previous century, moving steadily away from imperialistic and colonial practices.
Yet, what if the coming decades herald a reversal, ushering in not fewer, but more empires?
Imagine a future where liberal democracies are overshadowed, forced to defend their existence and fight for their survival, much like Ukraine's current struggle. This possibility warrants serious consideration.
I am Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, and the president of PEN Ukraine.
Welcome to my podcast, "Thinking in Dark Times."
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In this episode, I reflect on the commonalities and differences between sea imperialism and land imperialism. I also explore different forms of power and domination within these imperialisms: domination by difference and domination by sameness. Additionally, I analyze the specifics of Russian imperialism and why it remains misunderstood worldwide.
My name is Volodymyr Yermolenko, and I am a Ukrainian philosopher living in Ukraine. I am launching this new podcast because I believe Ukraine is a key place for critical thinking today. Despite the war and suffering, Ukraine is a place where important ideas are being born.
Support my work:
https://www.patreon.com/thinkinggg
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Timothy Snyder came to Kyiv, Ukraineās capital, to present his book "On Freedom".
We have had several conversations about the ideas of this book before (in Kyiv and Kharkiv), and you can find links to the podcast episodes featuring these discussions in the description.
However, this was the first time we talked about this book after its publication.
We recorded this conversation on February 9, 2025, at the Sense bookstore on Khreshchatyk Street, in the heart of the Ukrainian capital, very close to Maidan.
Several hundred people attended, with many staying despite the lack of available seats. Most of them were young.
This demonstrates how important reading and critical thinking are for Ukrainians today.
Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko ā Ukrainian philosopher, the chief editor of UkraineWorld, and the president of PEN Ukraine.
The Ukrainian translation of this book was done by Choven Publishing House (translator: Halyna Herasym)
Support "Thinking in Dark Times" on Patreon:www.patreon.com/thinkinggg
Other conversations with Timothy Snyder:
Kyiv, September 2022 ā www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHksNrj7elQ&t=10sā
Kyiv, September 2023 ā www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkXsW14qJQ&t=724sā
Kharkiv, September 2024 ā www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR0bqQy5gzA&t=9sā
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Contents:
01:54 - Ā«I feel in Ukraine better than in most other placesĀ»
02:44 - being a historian who wrote a philosophy book
07:17 - What can the Ukrainian experience tell other nations about freedom?
12:45 - positive freedom (freedom-to) vs negative freedom (freedom-from). Ā«Freedom isnāt just the absence of evil, but the presence of goodĀ»
15:44 - thinking about positive and negative freedom in America and Ukraine
20:30 - freedom and values
24:55 - freedom and sovereignty
32:47 - freedom and unpredictability
41:13 - the metaphor of the bell
45:07 - freedom during military occupation and de-occupation
50:30 - is history repeating itself?
1:00:00 - on social networks
1:11:50 - which values can unite Ukrainians during the war?
1:14:50 - rethinking Ukrainian history from the global perspective
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Anne Applebaum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, historian, and political analyst. A few weeks ago, she was awarded the Peace Prize of German Publishers at the Frankfurt Book Forum.
Her new book, "Autocracy, Inc.", explores the fragility of todayās democracies, and an ever-stronger network of autocracies that threaten them.
In this podcast, she discusses some of the bookās key ideas and Ukraineās role in this global setting.
Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, chief editor of UkraineWorld and president of PEN Ukraine
UkraineWorld (ukraineworld.org) is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of Ukraineās largest media NGOs.
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You can also support our volunteer trips to the front lines at PayPal: [email protected].
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Link to Anne Applebaum's book:
www.penguin.co.uk/books/455382/autā¦ne/9780241627891Link to Anne Applebaum's Frankfurt speech:
ukraineworld.org/en/articles/opinā¦nkfurt-book-fair -
My name is Volodymyr Yermolenko, I am a Ukrainian philosopher who lives in Ukraine. I am launching this new podcast because I believe that Ukraine is a key place for thinking today. Despite the war and suffering, Ukraine is a place where important thinking is being born.
In this podcast, you will find my conversations with prominent intellectuals from Ukraine and abroad, as well as my reflections on key topics of today's world, as well as existential philosophical ideas and metaphors.
Support my work:
https://www.patreon.com/thinkinggg
