We Are The Great Turning Ep 2: The Three Stories of Our Time
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Apr 25, 2024 Joanna discusses 'The Great Turning' as a paradigm shift towards a just society. They explore different narratives - Business as Usual, The Great Unraveling, and The Great Turning. The importance of cooperation, envisioning a non-toxic world, and actively participating in building a better future is emphasized.
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Business as Usual Narrative
- The "Business as Usual" story defines society by industrialization and endless consumption.
- It normalizes violence, poverty, and environmental destruction as necessary costs for economic growth.
The Great Unraveling Reality
- The Great Unraveling story depicts the planet's mounting environmental and social crises.
- It reveals how business as usual is leading to ecological and societal collapse.
Jess's Activism Awakening
- Jess Serrante shared her personal heartbreak from an environmental studies class in 2006.
- She discovered the climate movement one year later, which empowered her as an activist.