TED Talks Daily How to imagine a better future for democracy | adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston
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Jun 1, 2024 
adrienne maree brown, an activist known for transformative justice, joins Baratunde Thurston, a writer focused on social justice, to discuss reimagining democracy. They emphasize the importance of active citizenship and personal responsibility in nurturing a more inclusive future. The conversation highlights the role of community interconnectedness and the need for collective imagination to address challenges like climate change. With a metaphorical lens, they advocate for 'funerals' for outdated systems and 'baby showers' for new, equitable practices.
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How to Citizen
- Show up and assume you have a role to play as a citizen.
- Understand power dynamics and commit to the collective good.
Citizen as a Fractal
- Adrienne Maree Brown views citizenship as a fractal of belonging, extending beyond national borders.
- She emphasizes belonging to the land, oneself, community, justice, and the desired future.
Embracing Change
- Rapid changes in climate, economics, and technology require finding stable anchors.
- Human connection and relationships are proposed as reliable constants amidst this flux.