

Seth Kaplan: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time
15 snips Oct 23, 2023
Seth Kaplan, an expert on fragile states, joins the Strong Towns Podcast to discuss how to repair American society one zip code at a time. They explore the importance of relationships, the disconnect between prosperity and well-being, the significance of churches in Italian neighborhoods, and building strong communities through place-based relationships. Kaplan's book 'Fragile Neighborhoods' offers practical lessons for revitalizing local institutions and creating positive change.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Expert on Fragile States and the Importance of Relationships
01:42 • 4min
The Disconnect Between Prosperity and Well-Being
05:20 • 22min
Exploring the Significance of Churches in Italian Neighborhoods and Contrasting it with American Religious Practices
27:33 • 4min
Building Strong and Connected Societies through Place-Based Relationships
31:27 • 3min
Building Strong Communities and Neighborhood Relationships
34:37 • 19min