The Realignment 417 | Seth D. Kaplan: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time
Oct 19, 2023
Seth D. Kaplan, fragile states expert and author of Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time, discusses the roots of issues plaguing America and how revitalizing local institutions and social ties can help repair the country. Topics include the fragility of American society, addressing childhood poverty, the gap between diagnosis and action, and the collapse of neighborhood life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Fragility of American Society and the Importance of Relationships
01:41 • 19min
Addressing Childhood Poverty: Material Outcomes and Social Support
21:09 • 17min
The Gap Between Diagnosis and Action
37:40 • 6min
Repairing American Society through Neighborhood Engagement
43:18 • 3min
The Collapse of Neighborhood Life and the Need for Community Engagement
46:39 • 7min