Cornel West

The statement is promotional in nature, announcing an upcoming lecture by Cornel West as part of the Gifford Lecture Series. The content primarily serves to inform about the event and provide a link for potential viewers to watch the lecture. The title of the lecture, 'A jazz Soaked Philosophy for our Catastrophic Times - From Socrates to Coltrane,' suggests a thematic exploration of philosophy and music in addressing contemporary issues, but the statement itself does not engage in substantive public discourse or debate on specific societal issues or policies.