Creating Freedom: The Lottery of Birth

THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH is the inaugural installment in a trilogy of documentaries titled ‘Creating Freedom,’ which delves into the interplay between liberty, authority, and governance in Western democracies. This series compiles insights from some of the world’s foremost thinkers, journalists, and activists to present a different viewpoint on contemporary society and the future we are shaping. We do not choose to be born, nor do we select the circumstances of our upbringing. Our life begins with a passive dependence on forces beyond our control. THE LOTTERY OF BIRTH illustrates how, from the moment we are born, our minds become arenas for competing influences—be they familial, educational, cultural, or professional. The resolution of this struggle not only shapes our individual identities but also the society we collectively build.