Jointly Venturing - Let's Talk World Citizenship

In episode 13 we try to understand issues of responsibility and meaning in the Antropocene and possible ways forward. Hint: Nationalism won't do it!

In Episode 12 Scott and Michael have a high energy discussion about the issue of limits, of where we draw the line and whether we should start thinking collectively about drawing ever stronger lines over the amount each person contributes to climate change and the destruction of the natural environment on which we all depend. If economic growth implies environmental destruction, how long we can continue on this senseless path? Have a listen and let us know what you think!

In Episode 11 we have Oslo on the line, and engage in a wide-ranging conversation with Norwegian diplomat Stian Nordengen Christensen (b. 1980). Stian is a doctor of history and philosophy and a master of law. His professional background is from academia, NGOs and government. Since 2005, he has worked as a diplomat in the Norwegian foreign service. Dr. Christensen’s main research interest is the intersection between international politics and international law. His latest publication is the book “Possibilities and Impossibilities in a Contradictory Global Order” (2018), on the evolving international system and opportunities for change, particularly within the peace and security architecture, and in international humanitarian and human rights law. Dr. Christensen’s academic publications are written in a personal capacity, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During this episode of Jointly Venturing, we review Stian's excellent 2018 book, and explore issues ranging from the viability of world citizenship and a Global Parliament and lessons to be learned from the European Union. Please subscribe and Enjoy!

In Episode 10 we speak with Ottawa-based Law Professor David Petrasek about the future of human rights, the historic implications of these laws, their limitations, what to expect and what we can all do to strengthen the human rights protections we all hold dear. Thank you, David! Happy Listening!

In Episode 9 Scott and Cindy Cohn of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (www.eff.org, the world's first and still largest NGO fighting for internet freedom, discuss the ups and downs of the digital age, where it has been and where it is likely to go.

In Episode 8 we discuss indigenous rights issues with activist and photographer Peter McConchie.

Episode 7 is a wide-ranging conversation between Scott Leckie and United Nations Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees, Dr. Volker Türk where they discuss working in the UN, what the UN does and what the future may hold in terms of global politics, questions of sovereignty and the quest for world citizenship.

As the world evolves ever closer to an ever more unified and deeply democratic planet of world citizens, the question of who will pay for all of this will need to be determined. In a world where tax havens continue to provide secret hiding places for Trillions of dollars placing it out of reach of the tax man, where corporations seek out the lowest tax jurisdictions, where wealth inequality levels reach stratospheric levels, and where taxes that could reduce this inequality are either not in place or have been reversed where they were in place, the question of global tax reform is crucial. In Episode 6, Scott Leckie and Michael Morehead discuss these issues and others, including the idea that the planet itself may one day become sovereign....

How does climate change affect your life and your thoughts of the future? Join us in Episode 5 of Jointly Venturing in a wide-ranging discussion with Monash Law School students Isabelle Harding and Fiona Bucknall who share their thoughts and dreams about living and working in the epoch of climate change. Jointly Venturing will produce a range of upcoming episodes focusing on the effects of climate change globally, and how these negative developments might yet bring the human race together in greater unity, and assist in building the philosophical foundations of eventual world citizenship.

Episode 4 - Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Oneness World