12 September is Interdependence DayOn September 11th, as the World Trade Center began to crumble, one of greatest examples of interdependence ever was on television screens around the world. Interdependence was already obvious in the harsh realities of global warming, HIV, terrorism, crime and unregulated global capitalism. However, on that day the world saw that the problems of one region are not simply isolated issues, but that our problems are interconnected. Furthermore, the world saw that security was not something guaranteed by power. September 11th is the day we look back, we mourn the ones that we have lost. The 12th "we celebrate the living so that tomorrow we can embrace those who are not yet born."
A recap of the Interdependence Day Celebration and Forum in Berlin, held from September 10-12, 2010. This video features video clips of delegates, photos from the event, quotes from participants, and music from an Interdependence Day concert.
Benjamin R. Barber of Demos debates Harry Binswanger of the Ayn Rand Center at the second of the First Principles debates, moderated by Brian Lehrer of WNYC and hosted by NYU's Skirball Center in New York City.
A brief Introduction to the Interdependence Movment with footage from Interdependence Days I - VI (2003-08).
Benjamin Barber discusses President Obama, the budget, and his foreign policy on CNN "Your Money" with host Ali Velshi and Stephen Moore of the Wall Street Journal on March 26, 2011.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corportation (CBC) interviews Benjamin Barber about Libya and the Gaddafi clan on February 22nd, 2011.
Benjamin Barber speaks on art & politics in his lecture "The Museum and the Mall". This video was filmed at the opening plenary of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters 2011 conference in New York City.
Sasha Waltz is a Berlin-based performing artist with her own dance studio. She conceptualized a piece that reflects Germany's history during the East-West divide. It is called "Zweiland", which literally translates to "Twocountry".
Amanda Brown and Jared Ondiki participated in the Youth Forum of Interdependence Day 2010 and report their experiences and views of this year's conference.
Dieter Kosslick can look back on a vivid professional history in German film and media. Currently he is the director of the "Berlinale", the most prestigious film festival in Germany. In this clip he presents the short film "Wagah", a tale about a division between two countries.
During this final session of Interdependence Day, the podium is opened and people can discuss their very own, individual perspectives on interdependence.