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Planet: Critical
The Green Democratic Revolution | James Schneider
Nov 23, 2023
James Schneider, Communications Director for Progressive International, discusses the need for a green democratic revolution to address the failures of the ruling class. He critiques the Green New Deal and emphasizes the importance of fast and profound change in response to the climate crisis. Schneider explores the influence of media and the challenges of getting people excited about politics. He also delves into the distinction between free radical capital and fossil capital, highlighting the exploitation embedded within the system. This podcast provides an acute analysis of the crises we face and the potential for collective action.
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- The world is facing three types of crises - system-normal crises, social system crises, and crises related to the mode of production and the energy system - that need to be collectively addressed.
- To address the crises and achieve true systemic change, it is important to have a fully anti-systemic posture, build radical democratic institutions, and focus on fast and profound transformations with technical and political solutions.
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Recognizing the Three Levels of Crisis
The world is facing three types of crises that need to be addressed. Firstly, there are system-normal crises that are a permanent feature of the system and include environmental destruction, undervaluing certain types of work, and poor living conditions. Secondly, there are crises within the social system, such as class conflict and the lack of support for the social settlement. Lastly, there is a crisis related to the mode of production and the energy system. Fossil capitalism is facing intense strain due to the limitations of fossil fuels and the need to transition to renewable energy. These three levels of crisis are interconnected and need to be collectively addressed.
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