How to Survive the End of the World The Revolution Will Be Incremental with Rebecca Solnit
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Aug 1, 2025 
Rebecca Solnit, a distinguished writer, activist, and historian, explores the power of solidarity and mutual aid with the hosts. They discuss how liberation can be contagious and the importance of prioritizing energy towards collective action. Solnit emphasizes finding joy and meaning even in despair, advocating for a politics of inseparability over division. They critique the narrative around scarcity, highlighting distribution issues instead of shortages, and address the realities of climate collapse while inspiring hope in individual efforts within the community.
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Solidarity in 9/11 Crisis
- During the 9/11 disaster, strangers helped and protected each other with remarkable solidarity.
- A paraplegic was carried down 58 floors, showing deep human compassion in crises.
Value Everyday Presence
- Engage fully in everyday tasks as they ground and connect us.
- Actions like making a burrito can foster presence and creativity beyond productivity pressures.
Solidarity Crosses Differences
- Solidarity is always across differences and is about what we have in common.
- It involves continuous learning and is more a big tent practice than strict allyship.
