2021 Open Societies Statement
G7,
Sept 23, 2021
This is actually a pretty forward-looking document (2 page PDF) from the G7 conference in Cornwall, UK, and so I thought it relevant to share here. It expresses, I think, the aspiration of western democracies, if not always the reality. "Fundamental freedoms empower people and inspire the innovation and ingenuity needed to maximise opportunities, tackle shared challenges and drive progress for the world. Openness encourages collaboration that delivers better outcomes than any nation could achieve alone." As I have long said, we need to look for ways to extend these values beyond the sphere of government so they (at long last) become integral components of our lives at school and at work (neither of which environment is particularly free or open).
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