CLEAN: Former Brazilian president receives Kluge prize

The speaker expresses deep gratitude for receiving an unexpected honor as the first Brazilian and Latin American to win the Group prize. They emphasize the significant role of humanities in modern society, touching on politics, academics, and human thought. The speaker hopes the Brazilian experience highlights the importance of tolerance and diversity. They express gratitude to their country and contributors for making the event possible. The speech also addresses challenges to innovation and the need for political consensus. It concludes with reflections on reality and complexity.

What is the significance of the speaker receiving the Group prize?

• They are the first woman to receive it.

• They are the first Brazilian and Latin American to receive it.

• They are the youngest recipient.

• They are the first person to receive it.

What role do the humanities play according to the speaker?

• They are irrelevant in modern society.

• They are only important in academics.

• They play a great and important role in politics, academics, and human thought.

• They are only significant in cultural studies.

Who is mentioned by the speaker in their acknowledgments?

• Gabriel Garcia Marquez

• Albert Einstein

• Fernando Henrique Cardoso

• Pablo Neruda

What does the speaker identify as a potential obstacle to innovation?

• Lack of funding

• Political consensus

• Satirizing the economy

• Technological advancements

What does the speaker suggest about the complexity of actions?

• Actions are always successful.

• Actions are unnecessary in most cases.

• Actions are complex and require careful consideration.

• Actions are simple and straightforward.