‘I don’t think democracy exists in today’s politics’ - Ai Weiwei

[@KC-he9pw]

I am glad he brought Assange up. Hypocrisy will bring about the fall of the West. They either need to abandon their righteous stance or live up to it.

[@stephanieking4444]

Ai Weiwei is the voice of wisdom. And like all truly great people, he is humble and shares his thoughts in ways which are clear and accessible.

[@bettyboohadapoo]

How lucky are we to have such a voice that is clear and concise, thank you.

[@lunaridge4510]

how unlucky for you to get this terrible interviewer

[@gamingtonight1526]

We haven't had democracy in most countries for a couple of decades! What we have is an Autocracy. A country controlled by, and for, the rich and powerful. You can see this by governments doing nothing about the ever widening gap between the rich and poor.

[@fatfat1877]

Most of those whining about the gap between the rich and poor supported lockdown and all policies that have led to worldwide recession. That's your democracy, not an autocracy

[@danilodealrosa9671]

I soon discovered the truth. Democracy no longer existed. Democracy only existed in ancient greece, after the end of ancient greece democracy died with it and plato was right, democracy is dangerous

[@toriesout2702]

“… in the West”. I imagine many ppl are keen to hear his thoughts on China but less so when he turns his critiques to the clear failings of Western nations.

[@tman5634]

I could sit & chat with this switched on man all day, over time (just as he) I have become to think just the same. It's music to my ears to hear this from someone of his stature.

[@kukulroukul4698]

19:38 The beauty of the life is NOT to steal ! to be responsible TO PARTICIPATE in an common push/effort

[@roni2977]

Relying on the title, my comment would be: democracy in an illusion, allowing some expression, however the gov does what that it wants... I dont think people want things to get more expensive every year, or their taxes rise, or have the nhs get to that level of shortages, I dont think the british or americans wanted to go to Afghanistan or iraq but the governments decided to do all that and they went ...

[@ROTTERDXM]

Of course democracy is an illusion... it relies on the free exchange of ideas and rational deliberation among informed citizens. You can see where I'm going with this, right?

[@roni2977]

@@ROTTERDXM oh... your comment was removed! Or at least I cant see any comments eventhough I got the notification for 2 comments... there you go, democracy and free speech 😂🤣😂

[@ROTTERDXM]

@@roni2977 Wow, getting shadowbanned from Channel 4's KZbin for being critical of the assumptions about people's behavior in the Habermasian theory of deliberative democracy ... 'tis a topsy turvy world indeed! LOL

[@theamigoman]

speak for yourself, here in Norway we’re thriving in our social democracy and 99,99% of us agree on this

[@roni2977]

@@theamigoman indeed each is speaking for themselves.. good for you... try looking up democracy in the rest of the democratic world... protests everywhere and nothing is done!

[@Leoviliti1]

Corporate greed that's what all governments consist of..

[@Leoviliti1]

Profit over the well being of individuals ..!

[@billbradley5296]

100 percent

[@veraassisfernandes8609]

...loved the church bell on the background! it was a nice coincidental touch to the discourse by Ai Wei Wei! Enjoyed it all!

[@lunaridge4510]

!9:30 "I think the beauty of life is to discover who we are and why we are here. It’s almost like a religious question. But we cannot avoid answering this question because we are only born once. And it’s going to be over when we die. So, if by that time we don’t know and are not celebrating our life-we do not protect the integrity of life-it is wasted. It’s abandoned. We could still make money and eat well and drink beer and celebrate-but there is no spirit there, and no integrity there-thus you cannot convince anybody. It comes from consciousness; the consciousness always comes from practice by yourself. Nobody could teach you about consciousness. So, if you are not aware of the meaning of life, you are abandoned. Sorry, that’s the fact."

[@snowwhite-jt9cj]

AI Wei Wei is such sweet Artist with great philosophy based on clear mindset. The speech is very honest🤍. I find most of artists in China very calm very honest not too serious about politician but more interest on universe relation with individuals higher self…..future humanity. I like real Artists talk…the identity is pure independent thinker beyond…💭:) I want to hear more China artist honest true speech. Very appreciated.

[@chrisachrisoula5437]

The liberty of doubt! How wonderful!!!

[@tman5634]

Common sense, fact, experience & knowledge. 100% bang on.

[@kukulroukul4698]

AND ZERO FUNDS

[@rodatwhodesign]

It is very peaceful to listen to Weiwei as his softly-spoken nihilism is an interesting thing to consider as a kind of citizen of the world, rather than a citizen of a particular nation. He might well be onto something worth considering for us all moving forward.

[@starbreez]

Highly recommend the exhibit. Opened my eyes to protest art.

[@JRCMRamos]

Thank you. I had heard of him, but had never had the will/time to look into the person. Extremely interesting (maybe because similar to mine:-), ideas and character. I am a brand new fan.

[@ShawwwHa]

When you look up the definition of Democracy the dictionary should read "see plutocracy". When it matters the needs of the rich will be met, usually at the expense of the poor.

[@joakimhausswolff9728]

How populistic of you. Yes, there are forces that want to utilize the populistic narrative to deconstruct democracies. This is happening in many democratic countries, sadly.

[@fatfat1877]

Why did the rich let lockdown happen along with the billions in handouts then? This Is a democracy, where people deny the consequences of their own polcies

[@itzsleazy6903]

I love these from c4

[@kukulroukul4698]

im not in the mood now :( After watching the euronews material about about fishing

[@ggelsrinc]

I believe if Chinese goods were easily identified in US stores, a very large proportion of the public in the US would not buy the goods and corporations would forced to produce the goods elsewhere.

[@goitcore]

Made in China? But the problem lies in the fact that even if the product isn't assembled there it probably has components which are. Neo-liberalism has us cornered.

[@OrwellsHousecat]

The easy way to identify them is to look at the store shelves - if there are products there, they've come from China; if they're empty shelves they've made in USA

[@ghostagee5232]

😂

[@chankwaichoi1]

@@OrwellsHousecat the only BIG things made in usa r WEAPONS.

[@ABC2007YT]

Politicians borrow billions from corporations and are essentially hired by them. This might not be entirely true but quite a sobering thought.

[@nuallen255]

this guy is telling the truth.

[@kukulroukul4698]

nope :) he tells the CONVENIENT truth only

[@kukulroukul4698]

they consume chinese goods ! IS THAT A TRUTH according to you ??? DO the chinese realy realy wanna SEE how it is to be SELFSUFFICIENT ?

[@chankwaichoi1]

@@kukulroukul4698 pls TELL US SOMETHING DIFFERENT. they have to be TRUE though !

[@jonathanrussell594]

Humans are fickle.. What ever system keeps them safe they will adopt.. 🤔

[@lorianapauli2709]

It is reality......thank you for speaking what we think!

[@wigalert]

A very mindful guest.

[@marianlenehan9618]

Xie xie nimen … I’ve never heard this gentleman speak before. He sounds a little fatalistic. In asking him about family influences in his life, shame there was no mention of his mother. I love China and I hope that our economic relationship will continue on an equal mutually respectful footing for a very long time. I think he was right to decline the magic wand question at the end ‘the world is but a stage and we are merely players in it’

[@Xenstein]

But what do we have better then to fight for glimpses of democracy?

[@David-qc3sl]

Good interview. The world has Selective value systems. Engaged only when seen, disassociation through the passage of time. Rip Jamal

[@trinityvttv]

.....it never did, and never will..

[@OrwellsHousecat]

LOL at msm presenter trying to take what the interviewee was saying about the UK and spinning it as if he was speaking about 'them bad places far away'

[@JGFXDK]

Super cynical, this guy, but rather spot on. I can't recall the author of the quote "as long as you provide enough pizza and TV...", but is this not exactly what he refers?

[@kukulroukul4698]

«Guarda e impara come si sta al mondo» (Il Divo) Xi ! AL MONDO ! NOT IN FRONT OF CHINAS correographic display

[@alcosmic]

You always need to see where the money flows. Where they make the money. That's how the world of politics works. -Ai Weiwei

[@raulcamposano8245]

Democracy is always there.The problem is sometimes it's seems we don't feel democracy if the politicians or leader of any country who are in the Government positions becomes like a dictator or applied dirty leadership.

[@shadabhasan1882]

You are right 👏

[@hilaryporter7841]

Thank you Channel 4.

[@alexgorron6470]

Interesting guy. He looks similar to a k drama actor I've seen.

[@DrJams]

The UK is a democracy in technicalities only. Two party system and first past the post

[@Chris66Mas]

Wow, I would never have come to that conclusion myself! 🤣

[@glennw469]

He is absolutely right

[@tadihagazi8619]

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[@DA-of9sv]

I phone manufacturer in China it's unreal.

[@xandervk2371]

Too bad the people in China are being denied access to this video.

[@thomaschapman5282]

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[@VovelPunch]

Im just waiting for the world to end lol.

[@deepakgh7063]

Yah rebuilding of this world is necessary.

[@anthonyprouse170]

Well he his right, we don't.

[@DjangoWineHeart]

I love his phones

[@ramthian]

Good morning folks

[@caravanstuff2827]

Well good morning to you to...from new Zealand 😃🇳🇿

[@chankwaichoi1]

ai weiwei's REJECTION of ALL ALLEGIANCE to any particular country reminds me of karl marx's STATELESSNESS since 1845 n his sentiment regarding state... (In Marxism, Marx's theory of the state considers that in a post-capitalist society the state, an undesirable institution, would be unnecessary and wither away. A related concept is that of stateless communism, a phrase sometimes used to describe Marx's anticipated post-capitalist society. WIKIPEDIA) to me, a lot of ai weiwei's philosophy is influenced by karl marx. after all, we can't shake off the teachings during our upbringing in our FORMATIVE YEARS.

[@boereboere]

democracy, he's got that right. Just look at UK for example

[@timothyschreiber]

15:07 Not a serious artist either

[@juljos9343]

He’s a terrible artist

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

I'd say he's a sincere artist... anyone who calls themselves a "serious" artist is most likely a narcissist trying to convince other people that their work is more significant than it actually is.

[@caravanstuff2827]

He's a bull 💩 artist...if he doesn't like how we roll he should go home to china and shear his opinions with XI from his prison cell just before he's EXECUTION!!!.🤔🇬🇧

[@kukulroukul4698]

Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word... in this case MEEK seems to be the hardest word for an Chinese . We ARE those DAYS when Xi promised to bring the european football in China ?? aaaaaa...but wait...WE have high moral STANDARDS instead... Just give me a break please ! If Xi and huaweii here think we are stupid... they are so VERY wrong

[@lucienne4027]

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING!!! THE RAPTURE IS NEAR. REPENT FROM YOUR SINS DON'T BE LEFT BEHIND!!!!!

[@joebullwinkle5099]

Wow, what a difficult person to listen to.

[@darrenfenton9280]

Ai Wei Wei saying nothing again and again.

[@OrwellsHousecat]

And still the message doesn't get through

[@byap4662]

Total democracy.....AWW u must be living under the coconut shell. Go learn from how Modi and his government works. Self interests comes first. Today you are my friend because you have something good to offers. Tmr is another story. Just a question to AWW have you ever study world history?

[@SA-ff9uc]

Ai Weiwei 250kg.

[@OrwellsHousecat]

Blackpilled!

[@kingKong-fd7wm]

Krishnan stool pigeon Haw Haw SIS

[@germainjodoin415]

Of course you don't lol

[@marietellez6021]

Yes Democrats are the best

[@jjp5259]

Best at what?

[@onlyyou9199]

Ai weiiwei is a Joker.

[@juljos9343]

He’s suppose to be an artist. Why is he involved in so much politics? Is it because he’s a terrible artist.

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

Besides the fact that much of his art is political, he's being asked direct questions about politics by the interviewer, hence why he's talking so much about politics... it's really pretty simple if you pay attention.

[@OrwellsHousecat]

Because the West tried to use him as an anti-China dissident. He loved the role. Now it's dawned on him that our place is just as authoritarian, only more sophisticated in the way the control is executed (and people are so comfortable) that people don't notice. Well, wakey-wakey, each new wave of social-control rules are getting tighter & tighter - soon you won't be able to breathe.

[@juljos9343]

@@mountainpeakcloud8442 I don’t wish to pay any attention to this artist. As far as I’m concerned he’s not even an artist. Obviously you don’t agree. That’s you point of view, it’s not mine.

[@juljos9343]

@@LoveLove-us2qz you seem to be impressed because he went to a refugee camp. Well all the so called celebrities do that, just for the publicity. It’s such an easy thing to do. You one of those gullible people of fall for that sort of thing.

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

@@juljos9343 The fact that you commented on his ability as an artist shows that you are paying attention to him as an artist. If you don't think he's an artist, you are confused as what it means to be an artist.

[@thomaschapman5282]

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