Name: Global ethic vs. national interest
Uploaded: 2009-12-01T08:34:00Z
Duration: 16 min 45 s
Description: Can the interests of an individual nation be reconciled with humanity's greater good? Can a patriotic, nationally elected politician really give people in other countries equal consideration? Following his TEDTalk calling for a global ethic, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown fields questions from TED Curator Chris Anderson.

Can the interests of an individual nation be reconciled with humanity's greater good? Can a patriotic, nationally elected politician really give people in other countries equal consideration? Following his TEDTalk calling for a global ethic, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown fields questions from TED Curator Chris Anderson.

Gordon Brown: Global ethic vs. national interest

Global ethic vs. national interest

Embracing global citizenship transcends patriotism, requiring a shared commitment to tackling universal challenges together.

The fight against climate change exemplifies global solidarity, showing equal consideration for all parts of the planet is possible.

Global citizenship emerges from dialogues across continents, aiming to build institutions that foster a united global society.