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The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session examining populism and the slogans utilized to garner support.
What are the Dangers of Slogans and Populism?
Slogans and populism cliches can become dangerously powerful when not critically examined. Does their persistence, despite lack of merit, speak to their utility for some dominant power? Two examples are: ” There is no such thing as society,” and “The government has no money of its own.”
The speaker will explore these examples on their own lack of merit, while touching more broadly on human responsibility for our world today and tomorrow.
Speaker: James Moore
James Moore has been an instructor in justice studies at Lethbridge Polytechnic, a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant, and a contributing writer to the Manitoba Keewaitinowi Okimakanak. He is a self-motivated philosopher with interest in the possibilities of positive social change.
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov 14, 2024. The session begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m.
Cost is free, donations, however, are gratefully accepted.
Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 -11 Street S, Lethbridge
Lunch and Refreshments: Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good-value food options. The Atrium Dining Room is available by 11:15 a.m.
For more information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.
Contact:
Trevor Kenney | trevor.kenney@uleth.ca | sacpa.ca