Surviving the 21st Century

Two extraordinary figures explore freedom, power and the biggest challenges of the 21st century

Two world-renowned figures of contemporary politics come together to discuss transcendental topics and debate alternatives for the future: José Pepe Mujica, former president of Uruguay and an ex-guerrilla who has gained enormous international popularity for his message of sustainability and common sense, and Noam Chomsky, who revolutionized linguistics and is now internationally renowned as a commentator on a wide range of political topics of profound importance.

Mexican documentary filmmaker and activist Saúl Alvídrez brought these two pivotal figures together for a fruitful exchange of ideas. From the meeting of these voices emerge reflections that allow a radical new approach to the major issues that the world currently faces: the consequences of climate change, corruption, populism, the crisis of capitalism and, the logic of the market economy.

Chomsky and Mujica emphasize throughout the values that must be taken into account to move towards a sustainable future. Democracy, freedom, purposeful living, and friendship are here the pillars from which to build a new world.

About the Author

Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, social critic, and one of the most iconic activists of our times. He is institute professor emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and laureate professor of the University of Arizona and the author of more than 100 books. According to the New York Times, “judged in terms of power, range, novelty and influence of his thought, Noam Chomsky is arguably the most important intellectual alive today.”

José Mujica was a “Tupamaros” guerrilla during the Uruguayan dictatorship and spent almost 15 years in prison. He served as the 40th president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015.

Author Residence: Philadelphia, PA / Uruguay

Author Hometown: Tucson, AZ / Uruguay