Western countries in particular can today no longer be separated from Muslim societies, because they have them within themselves. They are themselves internally globalized. Ulrich Beck countryglobalizeinternally Change image and share on social
The basic assumption of the secular society is that modernity overcomes religion. Ulrich Beck assumptionbasicmodernity Change image and share on social
And it also became clear that these conditions of inequality and historical injustice have given rise to a feeling of hate in the world - a deeply felt hate that cannot easily be overcome with a few good words. Ulrich Beck clearconditiondeeply share on social
In the first instance, therefore, global terrorism created a kind of global community sharing a common fate, something we had previously considered impossible. Ulrich Beck commoncommunityconsider Change image and share on social
The idea that you surrender your identity when you relinquish national powers is unhelpful. No, indeed, precisely the opposite is the case: if done in an intelligent way, you attain the sovereignty to better solve national problems in cooperation with others. Ulrich Beck attaincasecooperation share on social
And therefore we must seek dialogue in this networked world. We must ask which voice was actually attempting to make itself heard and saw no other possibility of gaining a hearing. To that extent, for a while this also represented a forced opening of a cosmopolitan view. Ulrich Beck attemptcosmopolitandialogue share on social
And the terror itself is an example of the world's uncontrollability. Ulrich Beck terroruncontrollabilityworld Change image and share on social
You need education. You need subsistence protection. We need jobs and social security. These are preconditions under which it will perhaps be possible to deal with these complex circumstances. Ulrich Beck circumstancecomplexdeal Change image and share on social
When they come to Europe, they are confronted by still closed borders. Thus, the concept of open borders is a very selective concept, one that is not taken seriously at all in the experience of non-Europeans. Ulrich Beck bordercloseconcept share on social
Accordingly, globalization is not only something that will concern and threaten us in the future, but something that is taking place in the present and to which we must first open our eyes. Ulrich Beck concerneyefuture Change image and share on social