Yesterday, the philosopher Michael Sandel <a target="_blank" href="https://time.com/7323933/berggruen-prize-michael-sandel-interview/">won this year’s prestigious Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture</a>. The million-dollar prize is a lifetime-achievement award given to an individual “whose ideas have profoundly shaped human self-understanding and advancement.” We were lucky to have Professor Sandel on our podcast last summer, along with his son, fellow-philosopher Adam Sandel, and Wisdom of Crowds’ resident philosopher, <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/2342842-samuel-kimbriel">Samuel Kimbriel</a>. To celebrate Professor Sandel’s award, we are re-releasing the episode. Enjoy!— Santiago Ramos, executive editorA special treat from the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aspenideas.org/">Aspen Ideas Festival</a>: a panel discussion about American community and politics, featuring a father–son philosophical duo.<a target="_blank" href="https://hls.harvard.edu/faculty/michael-j-sandel/">Michael J. Sandel</a> is a professor at Harvard University, where he teaches political philosophy. His famous <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdfcR-8hEY&#38;list=PL30C13C91CFFEFEA6">“Justice” course</a> has been viewed by tens of millions worldwide. His son, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.aspenideas.org/speakers/adam-sandel#:~:text=Adam%20Sandel%20is%20the%20Climenko,attorney%20in%20New%20York%20City.">Adam Sandel</a>, is a philosopher, award-winning teacher, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/5/harvard-lecturer-does-77-pull-ups-in-a-minute-to-reclaim-record-after-four-years-769178">holder of the Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in one minute</a>. Together with <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/2342842-samuel-kimbriel">Samuel Kimbriel</a>, Wisdom of Crowds’ in-house philosopher, they discuss community, democracy, the evolving nature of justice, the importance of constructive visions for community, and the role of music in bridging divides. Tune in for a substantive and inspiring reflection on the meaning of democracy.Required Reading:* Adam Sandel, Happiness In Action: A Philosopher’s Guide to the Good Life (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Action-Philosophers-Guide-Good/dp/0674268644/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0">Amazon</a>). * Michael Sandel, The Tyranny of Merit: Can We Find the Common Good? (<a target="_blank" href="http://Tyranny of Merit">Amazon</a>).* Samuel Kimbriel, Friendship as Sacred Knowing: Overcoming Isolation (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Sacred-Knowing-Overcoming-Isolation/dp/0199363986/ref=sr_1_1?crid=309XDJG17UIN2&#38;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JYs7H05_fnNplv2yYBWDZyFYTSYX7KHb-85SLmQLazRsDlzlWO98KqnWhW3zLP3U8HqseJXa3RwmbnkQrrNTiQ.sR0ED8gLLOqowdMVfvD1lrG_3ga8QjYON8ixMMWzG4Q&#38;dib_tag=se&#38;keywords=Samuel+Kimbriel&#38;qid=1755220757&#38;s=books&#38;sprefix=samuel+kimbriel%2Cstripbooks%2C79&#38;sr=1-1">Amazon</a>). Wisdom of Crowds is a platform challenging premises and understanding first principles on politics and culture. Join us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">wisdomofcrowds.live/subscribe</a>

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