Human Frailty and Global Solidarity | Day 2

Calling out Cruelty

The adoration of brute force and exercise of crude power have become hallmarks of governance in both democratic and autocratic settings. A hyper-masculine culture invested in spectacular displays of strength threatens social progress and peace everywhere. What are the insidious ways in which our tolerance for cruelty and Social-Darwinist thinking has increased, and what can we do to foster alternative values such as love and compassion?

Featuring:
Joseba Elola, editor-in-chief,  Ideas,
Verónica Gago, professor of social sciences, University of Buenos Aires, and National University of San Martín
Nesrine Malik, author and journalist, We Need New Stories: Challenging the Toxic Myths Behind Our Age of Discontent (2019)
Edurne Portela, award-winning author and journalist, Los ojos cerrados (2021)

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (GMT+01:00) Barcelona
Location: Online Livestream