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Visions of a future without origin stories and identity myths | Chetan Bhatt | TEDxExeter

Tuesday, December 29, 2015 6:51
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Some say origin stories give people a sense of belonging, but Chetan dares us to refuse them. Instead we should develop a deeper sense of personhood, responsible to humanity as a whole.

Chetan Bhatt is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights at LSE. He has taught at several UK universities and published widely. His recent writing has focused on wars, human rights and extreme religious violence. He has been involved for several decades in international work related to human rights, human freedoms and social justice.

TEDxExeter 2015 took the long view both back into the past and ahead into the future. We asked our speakers to help us understand the challenges that face us now – how they shape the way we live, make decisions, and innovate.

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