The Verso Podcast With or Without Hope | Hannah Proctor & Ajay Singh Chaudhary
Apr 4, 2024
Hannah Proctor and Ajay Singh Chaudhary discuss the mental toll of revolutionary movements, balancing grief of political defeat with organizing and resistance. Topics include self-care, collective care, exhaustion as a political emotion, challenging traditional trauma notions, and redefining hope in climate activism.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Interplay of Psychology and Left Movements
03:50 • 3min
Exploring Exhaustion as a Political Emotion in Climate Change Discourse
07:20 • 9min
Exploring Exhaustion and Resilience in Political Movements
16:37 • 33min
Challenging Traditional Notions of Trauma and PTSD
49:11 • 9min
Reflecting on Present Living and Mourning Rituals in Movements
58:21 • 2min
Sacrifice and Rationality in Political Actions Post-Enlightenment
01:00:49 • 7min
Redefining Hope in the Face of Climate Crisis and Political Action
01:07:22 • 11min