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The Social Contract - Is Blind Trust Worth It?

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Explore the concept of the social contract and its impact on societal dynamics in this thought-provoking TEDx talk. Delve into the origins, benefits, and limitations of this philosophical idea as discussed by renowned thinkers like Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Gain insights from Barra McCluskey, a 5th Year student at Belvedere College S.J. with a passion for politics and philosophy, as he examines the implicit agreements that guide our interactions and questions the value of blind trust in modern society. Discover how this fundamental concept shapes our communities and influences our treatment of one another in a world of diverse cultures, beliefs, and behaviors.

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The Social Contract. Is Blind trust worth it? | Barra McCluskey | TEDxBelvedere College Youth

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  • Anonymous
    An excellent foundation for anyone with an interest in political philosophy. The speaker doesn’t always come across as the most confident, but the content of what he says is definitely worth a listen. His youth shouldn’t be counted against him, as he definitely shows a passion for what he is speaking on. The talk definitely helps provide an introduction to the topic of the social construct as it covers the mostly significant interpretations of it to date and compares them nicely. However, I would feel more comfortable using this as a teaching video for perhaps a younger or less experienced audience as opposed to a university level student.
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