Can cities exist without governments?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Mohamed Hassan explores the idea of self-governed free cities and how they challenge the authority of nation-states. 

Joined by Titus Gebel, Evgeny Morozov and Gokce Gunel, the discussion explores what this means for law, rights and how people live together. 

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version. 

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Can cities exist without governments?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Mohamed Hassan explores the idea of self-governed free cities and how they challenge the authority of nation-states.&nbsp;
Joined by Titus Gebel, Evgeny Morozov and Gokce Gunel, the discussion explores what this means for law, rights and how people live together.&nbsp;
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.&nbsp;
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Doha Debates brings you thought-provoking debates on today&rsquo;s biggest issues with global thought leaders and students.

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Can governance be privatised? 

What does our architecture say about us?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Soraya Salam, is joined by Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Bidisha Sinha, Marwa Al-Sabouni and Lucien Steil to discuss how architecture reflects our reality and how different schools of thought shape the way we understand and respond to it.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version.

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What does our architecture say about us?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Soraya Salam, is joined by Kamil Khan Mumtaz, Bidisha Sinha, Marwa Al-Sabouni and Lucien Steil to discuss how architecture reflects our reality and how different schools of thought shape the way we understand and respond to it.
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.
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Is architecture a portrait of society? 

What is the fate of civilisations?

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Soraya Salam explores whether the collapse of civilisations is inevitable or whether they ultimately reinvent themselves.

Joined by Payal Arora, Jonathan A.C. Brown, Joseph Tainter and Faisal Devji, the discussion explores the fate of civilisations through political narratives, economy and technology. 

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version. 

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What is the fate of civilisations?
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> podcast, host Soraya Salam explores whether the collapse of civilisations is inevitable or whether they ultimately reinvent themselves.
Joined by Payal Arora, Jonathan A.C. Brown, Joseph Tainter and Faisal Devji, the discussion explores the fate of civilisations through political narratives, economy and technology.&nbsp;
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.&nbsp;
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Are civilisations destined to fail? 

Superheroes are often seen as symbols of justice, but could their stories be shaping our sense of morality in ways we don't even realise?  

In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Malika Bilal questions the cultural power of superheroes, from their commercial dominance to the way they influence our perceptions of morality, justice and heroism.

Joined by New York Times bestselling author Nnedi Okorafor, religion and pop culture scholar Hussein Rashid, and social critic and journalist Keith Spencer, the discussion explores what makes a superhero “super” and whether fictional heroes are filling a growing moral gap in society.

The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version. 

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Superheroes are often seen as symbols of justice, but could their stories be shaping our sense of morality in ways we don't even realise?&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode of <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a>&nbsp;podcast, host Malika Bilal questions the cultural power of superheroes, from their commercial dominance to the way they influence our perceptions of morality, justice and heroism.
Joined by New York Times bestselling author Nnedi Okorafor, religion and pop culture scholar Hussein Rashid, and social critic and journalist Keith Spencer, the discussion explores what makes a superhero &ldquo;super&rdquo; and whether fictional heroes are filling a growing moral gap in society.
The views expressed in this episode are the guests&rsquo; own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera&rsquo;s editorial stance. Visit the <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCxy3YdyzNFbPLOPsIlSSt0A">@DohaDebates</a> YouTube channel for the extended version.&nbsp;
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