Let's explore new ways of organizing to navigate the collapse of current systems and build for a resilient future. This week's conversation hosts Richard from Novara Media, who discusses his experiences with organizing in contexts ranging from music schools to anti-fascist movements. The discussion delves into the impact of different organizational strategies and highlights the need for radical new visions that challenge the status quo. The episode concludes with a critical reflection on the left's difficulty in articulating positive futures and stresses the importance of not letting figures like Elon Musk dominate the narrative of what's possible.
00:00 Introduction: Articulating Positive Futures
00:36 Exploring New Ways of Organizing
02:26 Introducing Richard: Background and Experience
03:44 Organizing in Music and University
07:51 Anti-Fascist Organizing in the UK
12:13 Decision Making in Anti-Fascist Movements
15:15 Challenges and Tensions in Horizontal Organizing
19:35 The Role of Fear and Vertical Structures
31:09 Historical Context of Anti-Fascism
38:40 Mass Movements and Collective Exuberance
43:30 The State's Indifference to Activist Movements
45:14 Energy Transitions and Government Interests
46:05 The Ineffectiveness of Mass Arrests
47:16 Organizational Challenges and Learning
49:46 Adapting to Changing Political Contexts
55:37 The Role of Togetherness in Political Movements
01:05:45 Strategies for Post-Collapse Survival
01:23:11 Final Thoughts and Future Directions
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