CommonS Sense Episode 1: The most political of all categories
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Jun 10, 2025 Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving definition of common sense in today's world. The hosts explore the intersection of climate crisis and collective responsibility, challenging individualistic views. They critique dominant knowledge paradigms and highlight the clash between Western science and Indigenous perspectives. The role of common sense in politics is examined, revealing its use as a tool for radical change masked as tradition. This captivating dialogue paves the way for considering revolutionary shifts in societal understanding.
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Common Sense as Cultural Power
- Common sense shapes what society accepts as obvious and is strongly tied to cultural power and consent.
- It often functions without question, making it a powerful political and social tool to shape reality.
Common Sense is Political Myth
- Common sense is deeply political and often used to silence debate by presenting contested ideas as natural truths.
- To change common sense, new sets of myths or visions must be articulated to replace the dominant ones.
Political Campaign Myth-Making
- Imra Zeman shares his experience running as a Green Party candidate and learning that providing content doesn’t sway people, but offering a compelling vision does.
- He realized successful politics require crafting myths that resonate as common sense with everyday life.
