Alain Badiou, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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According to a well-placed source, the author of Being and Event Alain Badiou is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the philosopher's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 19/04/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Badiou for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 87-year-old philosopher, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Badiou so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the philosopher have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Rabat Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Rabat (Alain Badiou's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the philosopher was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Alain Badiou Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 18 Apr 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveAlain”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 18 Apr 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Alain Badiou?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 18 Apr 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Alain Badiou?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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