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Michael Werz-Why the United States and Europe are so different?
Rumi ForumIn modern societies, diversity and migration are not peripheral phenomena anymore, that can be managed with political expertise and bureaucratic five year plans, but they are codes for very basic questions that concern all of us: How are our societies supposed to look like in the future? How shall they be arranged? What criteria decide about membership and ― most of all ― who makes the call? Often, the United States is seen as a model in other parts of the world, especially in Europe. But the U.S. is unique in many ways and because of its singular history cannot be copied. However, America canRead moreShow less
In modern societies, diversity and migration are not peripheral phenomena anymore, that can be managed with political expertise and bureaucratic five year plans, but they are codes for very basic questions that concern all of us: How are our societies supposed to look like in the future? How shall they be arranged?
What criteria decide about membership and ― most of all ― who makes the call? Often, the United States is seen as a model in other parts of the world, especially in Europe. But the U.S. is unique in many ways and because of its singular history cannot be copied. However, America can serve as an archive of social experiences that help frame current challenges in many other parts of the world, including Europe.
What criteria decide about membership and ― most of all ― who makes the call? Often, the United States is seen as a model in other parts of the world, especially in Europe. But the U.S. is unique in many ways and because of its singular history cannot be copied. However, America can serve as an archive of social experiences that help frame current challenges in many other parts of the world, including Europe.





