How do we metabolize the events we see in the news today?
Renowned media theorist Douglas Rushkoff of the Team Human podcast tackles this big question HERE.
We all know that deception, intimidation, fear and violence are authoritarian tactics for domination. It takes honesty and courage to actively reject such base tendencies when we see them emerging within ourselves and others.
But what’s the next proper action?
Rushkoff argues that focussing our attention on ground level reality and being present for building in-person relationships is the proper action. It’s our local connections that offer the best hope for support and coordination in times of crisis. And moving beyond crisis, this stance may also be required for building a humane future.
Hopefully your local library can be a venue for making these community connections. See you there!