A big word here at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and Society is “interconnectedness”—we’re curious about the manner in which different aspects of society interact with each other, and how understanding these connected aspects can help us better approach society as a whole. In this conversation, we’re joined by three preeminent thinkers from a diverse range of fields for a discussion entitled “Developing an Interconnected Society.” Shelly Christensen works at the intersection of Jewish advocacy and disability rights activism, having founded the nonprofit Inclusion Innovations to help combate disability exclusion. Peter Whitehouse is a professor of neurology at Case Western University and an expert in psychology and bioethics. Finally, Paul Wason serves as senior director of culture and global perspectives at the John Templeton foundation following a distinguished administrative career at Bates College, Maine. These three speakers are joined today to offer us insight into the ways in which the greatest problems facing society today may at their essence all be related, and what we can do to confront these issues holistically. Please enjoy.