Drilled Malcolm Harris on the Radical, Liberating Possibilities of Realism
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May 20, 2025 
Malcolm Harris, journalist and author of "What's Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis," joins to delve into the urgent complexities of the climate crisis. He advocates for addressing issues at scale, emphasizing community resilience and collective action. Harris critiques the interplay between class dynamics and climate change, proposing that solutions must tackle systemic inequalities. Engaging in a candid dialogue, he explores the importance of realistic optimism and the potential for grassroots movements to inspire significant change.
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Oil Is Life and Value
- Our lives are deeply intertwined with oil not just physically but economically and socially.
- The challenge is breaking the link between fossil fuels' value and the social metabolism that sustains society.
Respect and Trust Your Reader
- Respect your readers' intelligence and trust them to understand complex ideas without oversimplifying.
- Write with honesty and clarity to engage thoughtful, curious audiences.
Class Conflict Drives Crisis
- Climate solutions at scale inherently require confronting class conflict rooted in capitalist production.
- The mode of production shapes social relations that must change to control ecological crises.
