he celebrated South African artist and animator William Kentridge describes how failure is an intrinsic part of what he strives for.

Watches this he celebrated South African artist and animator William Kentridge describes how failure is an intrinsic part of what he strives for.
The celebrated South African artist and animator William Kentridge describes how failure is an intrinsic part of what he strives for.
Dutch philosopher Alex Voorhoeve explains how human psychology may get in the way of moral clarity.
And the flaws of online communications – is social networking undermining our ability to make real friends? Or is that just a myth? –American Professor Nancy Baym explores the question of authenticity in communication.
Illustration by Graeme Davis.

One of South Africa’s most notable artists, William Kentridge, discusses imperfection and uncertainty in art, and why one of the most important forces which have moulded him is failure.

Photograph copyright Merwelene Van Der Merwe

Dutch ethicist and philosopher, Dr Alex Voorhoeve has been conducting philosophical research into the links between human psychology and moral judgements. He has concluded that in fact our moral intuitions are based on shaky ground and cannot be trusted and suggests we need a moral framework to guide us through our ethical choices.


American Professor Nancy Baym says that at times of rapid technological change, questions such as what counts as authentic human connection are called into question. She explains that in discussing how these new forms of digital communication media affect the relationships that we have with each other, we are actually having age old discussions about human connections.
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