Utopianism philosophy and the search for a perfect world | A-Z of ISMs Episode 21 - BBC Ideas

Will we ever stop searching for perfection? David Quantick explores our ideas of utopia and the philosophy of utopianism.

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[kevindomenechaliaga]

We don't really know if we can or can't build utopia, thats why its worth trying. Giving up and saying "its impossible" is not exacly the most productive way of fixing problems in the world, nor quickly comparing it to the worst regimes humans have ever seen. These dictatorships are not utopias, these are mistakes. Lets be a bit more optimistic, and at least try to make things a bit better. Chin up, fight for universal happiness and a better future for all! :D

[richardbuckharris]

"Every daring attempt to make a great change in existing conditions, every lofty vision of new possibilities for the human race, has been labeled Utopian." ~ Emma Goldman

[billyjoe]

I learned more in these 2 minutes than in my actual philosophy class lol
Love the references btw

[CornerTalker]

The first thing Utopians should decide is what they are going to do with the people who don't want to go along with their dream-world plans.

[AltsekBUL]

Whats this? A Ted Ed rival channel? It is actually very good, subscribed.

[vetebesim]

I don't know if anybody cares but Utopia doesn't mean a perfect world, it means a world that doesn't exist... (I'm talking about the etymology not what the modern western meaning of the word is)

[theprince]

Can I go to utopia by Bathing with a toaster?

[davesimson]

As I am searching for utopia this video, as most of youtube ends with, chained up and rats chewin off your face

[RazarkDaniel]

That's what Christ has brought for humanity the kingdom of God is the only solution to perfect world ❤🙏

[danielkingsley]

Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden are not a myth

[hoelflores]

Just because you have tons of money it doesn't mean that are above others. Capitalism or in another words money is the root of world problems. We need a economic system that is based in labor interchange. With the current technology is now possible. how? well by identifying individuals and controlling working hours.
if you are working as a driver you can get meals in any food center without money. as well as a cook can go home by any car without paying money. So everybody has a job by right. This way every job has the same value because time spend at work is equal for everybody, because we all part of the same organism. Plus everybody will have a place to live because property is not private..

[RazarkDaniel]

That's what Christ has brought for humanity the kingdom of God is the only solution to perfect world ❤🙏