GreenPill Season 9. Episode 1: Building Community in Times of Transition
Jul 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Eric Mack from JournoDAO dives deep into the intricacies of building community in collapsing systems. With a journalism background focused on Web3, he highlights the challenges of trust and integrity in decentralized tech. Topics include the tension between idealism and practicality, the concept of integrity vacuums in crypto, and the importance of personal relationships in community resilience. They also touch on navigating societal transitions, balancing human values with AI, and the role of leadership in fostering genuine connections.
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Integrity Vacuums Weakening Communities
- Integrity vacuums allow leadership and ethical gaps to be exploited in decentralized systems.
- Lack of human conflict resolution understanding worsens community trust and leads to manipulation.
Balancing Leadership and Accountability
- Balancing modeling good behavior and calling out wrongdoing builds stronger leadership.
- Integrity demands accountability without deepening divisions or community collapse.
Avoid Toxic Social Media Habits
- Avoid toxic social media as primary communication in organizations.
- Use podcasts, Substack, and blogs for healthier, substantive discussions.