Eric Liu: How to revive your belief in democracy

The speaker discusses the concept of civic religion, emphasizing its role in fostering democracy and community engagement. Civic religion is defined as a system of shared beliefs and practices that encourage citizens to contribute to their communities. The speaker introduces Civic Saturday, a gathering that promotes civic engagement through discussions and activities. The importance of civic religion is highlighted as a counter to hyper-individualism and a means to create a sense of belonging. The talk concludes with a call to embrace civic values and responsibilities.

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