Empowering Gen Z to create positive change by providing them with tools, education, and networks.
Fostering a culture of collaboration, service, and mutual mentorship to inspire regenerative actions.
Shifting attention towards a regenerative web three that prioritizes reversing humanity's downward spiral and regenerating democracy and natural systems.
Deep dives
Building a Network of Gen Z Leaders
Garry Shang is the co-founder of Civics Unplugged, a nonprofit social enterprise empowering Gen Z leaders to become civic innovators. He focuses on creating a network of young people dedicated to systems change and civic action.
Bridging Different Critical Scenes
Garry Shang serves as a bridge between multiple critical scenes and communities, including the younger generation, the web three space, the meta modern space, and American politics. Through his extensive conversations and connections, he stays informed and takes action in various emerging landscapes.
The Urgency of Empowering Gen Z
Garry Shang's mission is to empower Gen Z by providing them with the necessary tools, education, and networks to create positive change. He believes in the urgency of investing in diverse, meta-modern-minded Gen Z individuals who can challenge existing systems and be catalysts for a better future.
Building Hyper-Local Projects for Social Impact
The podcast discusses a vision to create hyper-local projects that empower young people to make a positive difference in their communities. By supporting initiatives that document the growth of youth agency and neighborhood improvements, the goal is to inspire similar projects in different locations. The focus is on instilling a sense of collaboration and service, establishing an alternative economy of gratitude within a community. By creating a culture that values supporting others and demonstrating a different way of being, older individuals can contribute to changing young people's understanding of humanity and encourage them to take part in regenerative actions. The importance of building a diverse and inclusive network that fosters mutual mentorship and meaningful action is emphasized.
Shifting Attention Towards Regenerative Web Three
The episode explores the concept of shifting attention from the mainstream web three to regenerative web three. It highlights the need to leverage blockchain and cryptocurrency for projects that have a genuinely impactful and regenerative focus. The aim is to move away from purely self-interested endeavors towards initiatives that prioritize reversing humanity's downward spiral and regenerating democracy and natural systems. The discussion emphasizes the importance of defining success for web three as its ability to contribute significantly to these regenerative goals. It showcases the potential of creating a regenerative web that extends beyond blockchain and encompasses technologies that can regenerate what we value, such as our communities and natural ecosystems.
Gary Sheng is a US-based technologist and civic entrepreneur dedicated to building tools, systems, and movements that accelerate human and planetary flourishing. He was recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 for his work building Civics Unplugged.
In this conversation we offer some friendly critiques of the emerging network and discuss how we can empower the next generation to actualize Game B.
