CNBC founder and TCG Advisory Board Member Tom Rogers shared an article on “Finding the ‘Common Good’ in a Pandemic “- with the Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel for the New York Times .Here’s a snippet:
“Tom Friedman: Well, if we are having a debate about what is the common good, how would you describe the actual competing positions?
Sandel: Think about the two emblematic slogans of the pandemic: “social distancing" and “we’re all in this together.” In ordinary times, these slogans point to competing ethical principles — setting ourselves apart from one another, and pulling together. As a response to the pandemic, we need both. We need to separate ourselves physically from our friends and co-workers in order to protect everyone, to prevent the virus from spreading.”
Read the full op-ed here
