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Diversity and the myth of Procrustes
About this film
In this ~40 minute video I discuss the myth of Procrustes and how it relates to individuality, diversity, and collective human affairs. Some of the themes I explore: What is the myth of Procrustes and what we can learn from the practice of applying one size to all. Do we want a world of uniformity or is diversity acceptable? How societies promote homogenisation and why there is a trade-off between security and freedom. Freedom is limited in the state of nature and can be bestowed upon us within structures that create predictable conditions. We are too quick to judge those who are not like us. Perhaps we need to learn how to withhold judgement and tolerate the diversity all around us.
Directors & creators
Protesilaos Stavrou
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