【政治の危機】現代人が政治に「無力感」を抱いてしまう理由／人々がバラバラになった社会の行方／人々の「孤独感」「さびしさ」と政治／宇野重規／THINKpod

The proposed amendment to the Imperial House Law passed the House of Representatives with very little deliberation. But are people's voices truly being heard in the political arena? Many people likely feel a sense of powerlessness. At times like these, it might be helpful to consider things from a fundamental perspective. What exactly is "politics"? Why is politics necessary? Why do we feel powerless in politics? Professor Shigeki Uno, a political scientist at the University of Tokyo, will explain these issues. What was the chronic ailment of a society permeated with individualism that Tocqueville and Arendt foresaw? THINKpod is a business video media brought to you by Kodansha.    / @thinkpod_by_kodansha   👆Please subscribe to our channel! Part 1 This video Part 2    • 【政治の危機】政治は「推し活」化して大丈夫なのか？ 東大教授で政治学者の宇野重規さん...   (Scheduled for release on July 15th at 8:00 PM) Table of Contents 0:00 Digest 0:48 Opening 2:00 What is Tocqueville's definition of "individualism"? 8:14 The Disadvantages of Individualism 10:20 Arendt on "Isolation" and "Loneliness" 13:23 Why Did Arendt Talk About Sputnik? 18:19 Arendt and Tocqueville's Implications for Modern Society 20:22 What is Politics? 22:30 What Constitutes a "Failure" in Politics? 23:54 Loneliness, Isolation, and "Political Failure" 25:05 Should We Participate in Politics, or Is It Okay to Leave It to Them? 27:11 Another Meaning of Political Participation 29:39 On Seeking "Healing" in Politics Shigeki Uno's Books "What is Politics?" https://amzn.to/4fwpqCd Guest Shigeki Uno / Professor, University of Tokyo Born in Tokyo in 1967. Graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo. Completed doctoral course at the Graduate School of Law and Politics, University of Tokyo. Doctor of Law. Currently a professor at the Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo. His areas of specialization are the history of political thought and political philosophy. His publications include *Towards Political Philosophy: A Dialogue with Contemporary France*, *Tocqueville: Theorist of Equality and Inequality*, and *What is Democracy?*. Interviewer Soichiro Maruo Born in Oita Prefecture in 1990. After graduating from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Liberal Arts, he joined Kodansha in 2012. He has worked for publications such as Friday, Weekly Gendai, and Gendai Business, and is currently the editor-in-chief of THINKpod. https://x.com/miduwo #politics #politicians #Japan #JapaneseSociety #HannahArendt #Tocqueville