Future Hindsight Multisolving Our Democracy: Elizabeth Sawin
Jul 10, 2025
Elizabeth Sawin, Director of the Multisolving Institute and author, discusses her innovative concept of multisolving, which tackles interconnected challenges like climate change and civil rights. She emphasizes the power of solidarity in driving systemic change, particularly through initiatives such as the Green New Deal. The conversation unveils the crucial links between climate activism and democratic rights, showcasing how marginalized communities bridge both struggles. Sawin's insights offer a hopeful vision for a more equitable future through collective action.
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Systems Thinking Reveals Interconnections
- Systems thinking recognizes our world as a collection of interconnected parts linked by feedback loops.
- Changes in one part affect others, often in surprising ways overlooked by traditional governance and policy.
Multisolving Maximizes Impact
- Multisolving is solving multiple problems simultaneously by leveraging actions that meet several needs.
- It saves resources, connects short and long-term issues, and opens wider opportunities for systemic success.
Two Worldviews Shape Society
- The "collection of objects" worldview perceives the world as separate objects competing zero-sum, underpinning systems of oppression and environmental harm.
- The opposing "web of relationships" worldview sees interconnectedness, supporting equity, justice, and ecological balance.
