

Outgrowing Modernity: A Conversation with Vanessa Machado de Oliveira Andreotti, Giovanna de Oliveira Andreotti and Manda Scott
13 snips Aug 9, 2025
A profound conversation emerges around the themes of resilience and accountability in a rapidly changing world. The discussion centers on a new book that serves as a practical workbook, guiding communities through complexity and collapse. Insights into the educational landscape reveal clashes between authoritative structures and personal realities. Generational understanding and self-trust are emphasized, alongside the need for decolonial perspectives to foster growth amidst societal pressures. This dialogue encourages proactive engagement with the current moment.
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Reality Is Plural, Indeterminate, Impermanent
- Vanessa Machado de Oliveira Andreotti says connecting to excess reveals layers and movement in reality.
- She describes reality as irreducibly indeterminate, irreparably plural, and impermanent.
Train Endurance, Strength, And Flexibility
- Practice strength, endurance, and flexibility training individually and in your communities.
- Use Vanessa Machado de Oliveira Andreotti's workbook as practical guidance for this work.
Reality Hinging Versus Truth-Telling
- Vanessa Machado de Oliveira Andreotti rejects 'truth-telling' and offers reality hinging as an educational practice.
- She warns truth-claims force authority that mimics colonial and patriarchal power.