Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke Indy Johar on Technological Animism: Societal infrastructure for living beyond separation | Living Mirrors #119
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Nov 18, 2023 
Indy Johar, an architect and co-founder of Dark Matter Labs, discusses building innovative societal infrastructures aiming for interdependence and equality. He critiques outdated frameworks that fail to address interconnected challenges like climate change. Johar emphasizes the need for civic infrastructures that foster empathy and restore human connections. He explores the idea of agency beyond ownership, advocating for relationships of care. The conversation highlights innovative projects transforming urban life through community stewardship and emotional openness.
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Institutional Frameworks of Control
Current institutional frameworks emphasize control, distancing, and separation rather than interdependence. This worldview is no longer viable given our material entanglements with CO2 and social violence.
Violence as a Systemic Issue
The industrial economy perpetuates wounding through systemic violence, which manifests in social and environmental issues. This cycle of violence is a fundamental crisis requiring deep transformation.
Rehumanization of Society
To address systemic failures, prioritize the rehumanization of society alongside decarbonization efforts. Focus on rebuilding relationships with the planet and each other.