How to Survive the End of the World

Tactical Disobedience with Daniel Hunter

Dec 13, 2024

Daniel Hunter, an activist, trainer, and founder of Choose Democracy, shares his insights on the essential roles of humility and humor in movements. He discusses the significance of prefigurative action and draws on historical examples of resistance. The conversation dives into the emotional complexities of activism, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging feelings like anger and exhaustion. Hunter advocates for community building and diverse strategies in the face of authoritarianism, pushing for a narrative that fosters solidarity and collective awakening.

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Quick takeaways

Connection and togetherness are essential in providing emotional strength and resistance during uncertain times, fostering community ties as powerful medicine against despair.

Embracing uncertainty and humility in activism allows for resilience and adaptability, encouraging activists to stay engaged amid chaos rather than succumbing to defeatism.

Utilizing humor and compelling narratives effectively builds resistance against oppressive regimes by creating unifying stories that resonate and inspire collective action.

Deep dives

The Role of Connection and Togetherness

Connection and togetherness are highlighted as fundamental sources of healing and resistance in challenging times. The speakers share personal experiences of family reunions that reinforce the importance of emotional bonds, especially in periods of uncertainty. These moments remind them that despite external chaos, nurturing relationships offer comfort and strength. Emphasizing love as a core value, they suggest that fostering community ties can serve as powerful medicine against despair and anxiety.

Intro

2min

Emotional Connections and Activism

10min

Navigating Uncertainty in Politics

17min

Understanding Psychological Responses to Climate Change Denial

3min

Emotional Resilience in Activism

14min

Navigating Social Change: Power, Resistance, and Collaboration

16min

Valuing Loss in Activism

26min

Embracing Impermanence and the Power of Love

3min

Autumn and adrienne beam in from the same room to talk to activist, trainer, strategist and writer, Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy.

Daniel is the author of Building a Movement to End the New Jim Crow, Climate Resistance Handbook, and Strategy and Soul.

The discussion covers the importance of humility and the power of prefigurative action. They explore historical examples of resistance, the necessity of humor and symbols in movements, and the intersection of visionary storytelling with tactical disobedience.

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