Calmversations s07e04 | Economics of Connection and Conflict with Professor Ashley Hodgson
Sep 14, 2024
Ashley Hodgson, an expert in information and relational economics, dives deep into the dynamics of online and offline interactions. She discusses the art of storytelling and its impact on community engagement, highlighting the importance of starting narratives in the middle. The conversation explores how economic systems influence cultural debates and power structures, especially concerning social justice and immigration. Hodgson emphasizes the need for empathy and the role of genuine connections in fostering meaningful dialogue through all spheres, including academia and governance.
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Economics and Mythology
- Economic systems shape societal mythologies, influencing resource allocation and power dynamics.
- These mythologies can create misunderstandings of how the system works, obscuring power dynamics.
Paradigm Shifts and Collapse
- Paradigm shifts, like collapses, are destructive but also freeing.
- They represent a necessary process of questioning foundational knowledge and rebuilding stronger foundations.
2017 Campus Shutdown
- In 2017, Ashley Hodgson's campus shut down due to a race-related hoax.
- This event sparked her interest in dialogue and bridging divides.