Globalization and Individual Empowerment

This lecture explores the relationship between globalization and the emergence of individual actors, leading to a society of individuals. It discusses how the globalized individual differs from past identities, the impact of globalization on communal ties, and the evolving nature of identity. The lecture delves into the concept of alter identity, the spatial components of identity, and the role of individuals in global dynamics. It also examines recent political movements driven by individuals, highlighting the complex interplay between freedom and constraints in self-invention within a globalized world.