Episode 30: On Responsibility

The podcast episode titled "On Responsibility" features host Sue Young interviewing her friend Karen Fleming about the concept of responsibility. Key points from their discussion include Karen's personal experiences that shaped her understanding of responsibility, the importance of interdependence over strict independence, and how community involvement and shared actions uphold human rights.

Sue and Karen reference Article 29 from the Declaration of Human Rights, discussing how rights come with responsibilities to respect others and the social order. They highlight the idea that rights are upheld through collective effort and community support. The conversation touches on volunteer work, particularly their experiences with the Soroptimist club, and the importance of acting thoughtfully and kindly without needing explicit authorization.

Towards the end, Karen reflects on the need for personal accountability and the communal aspect of ensuring rights for all. The episode concludes with a reading of Charles Osgood's poem about responsibility, emphasizing the communal nature of responsibility and the consequences when action is deferred.