Novara Media Downstream: How to Create A Revolution w/ Roger Hallam
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Dec 1, 2025 Roger Hallam shares insights from his unique perspective as an activist and co-founder of Extinction Rebellion. Fresh from prison, he discusses the potential for a global revolution and the importance of membership momentum. Hallam emphasizes using Zoom as a tool for mobilization, transitioning online energy to local action through door-knocking and community organizing. He highlights the significance of emotional engagement over rational arguments and introduces sortition as a way to empower ordinary people within political structures.
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Momentum Is The Strategic Currency
- Momentum is everything in radical politics and windows open briefly so act fast when mass interest appears.
- Nonlinear moments are rare but decisive, so learn from missed opportunities to win the next one.
Use Zoom To Scale Then Localize
- Use large Zoom calls to rapidly mobilize and inspire thousands then move people into small breakout groups for empowerment.
- Follow with local Zooms and immediate on-the-ground actions so participants convert inspiration into activity.
Design Breakouts With Immediate Next Steps
- Split participants into small groups so everyone speaks and feels empowered; then create a clear pathway to outdoor local actions.
- Design meetings to go straight from conversation to a specific next step like local door-knocking.
