Theodore Zeldin (On Curiosity)

Notes on meeting Theodore Zeldin from Daniella Kaliada

When I realised I was going to get the opportunity to meet Theodore Zeldin I must be honest I didn't understand the expanse of his great mind. It's is amazing how this humble and yet composed man can completely alter your view point on a variety of subjects within half an hour of having met. I believe that Theodore has undoubtedly the greatest understanding of human nature amongst philosophers of the current century. Unlike old school philosophers his views are adapted to the current generations and thus are applicable to almost everyone.

I consider it a great privilege meeting and speaking to someone who will be remembered in history as one of the great thinkers of my generation. Doing this monologue made me understand which direction I want my life to go in, it helped me to understand the complex nature of human personality and even helped to me to distinguish each person from the faceless mass. Now when I meet new people I try to understand what guides them, what are they afraid of, what is their freedom, this therefore has created interest to individual stories within me. I believe that people of my generation will truly benefit from hearing this monologue and it will help them to get interested in people and will allow to see behind the standard user photo.

About Monologue for Two

An inspiring short film interview series spanning generations and cross-pollinating subjects, brought to you by 16 year old Daniella Kaliada who explains, “I'm 16 years old and I am a political refugee in the UK. Four years ago I was smuggled out of Belarus with my parents during the dictatorship’s deadly election crackdown. Living in London, I finally discovered freedom and have come to understand that it is multifaceted. In this interview series I ask luminaries in their field, how they came to do what they do and advice they can give my generation. As I approach leaving school and getting on in the world, I seek to understand the lessons learned by previous generations and the wisdom they can pass on.”