Designing the Revolution How To Start a Revolution in 2026
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Jan 8, 2026 Explore the ingredients of successful political movements in times of crisis. Discover the need for local engagement and rapid mobilization as essential strategies. Learn about building people power through grassroots efforts, innovative campaigns, and community organizing. The discussion dives into practical steps like door-knocking, harnessing social media, and managing local dynamics. Delve into the idea of transforming political power from within communities, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and ambitious goals for real change.
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Strategy Beats Spontaneity
- Strategy must be planned and integrated, not left to spontaneous projects.
- Small local projects need a clear plan for how they will scale into systemic change.
Design For Non-Linear Breakthroughs
- Social change is non-linear: long periods of little change can suddenly 'go boom'.
- Effective organising seeks to design positive feedback loops that trigger that boom.
Find And Exploit Golden Ratios
- Search for high-leverage 'ratios' that double turnout or donations with small changes.
- Invest money to hire labour, then reinvest returns to scale mobilisation.
