Emerge: Making Sense of What's Next Hanzi Freinacht - Towards a Metamodern Politics (pt. 1)
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Jun 26, 2018 Hanzi Freinacht, author of 'The Listening Society', offers fresh insights into politics and metamodernism. He discusses the need for collective action in shaping a transformative future. Hanzi shares his personal journey from activism to philosophical inquiry, exploring the balance between personal and political engagement. He champions the roles of hipsters, hackers, and hippies in creating new societal structures. The conversation emphasizes compassion through personal storytelling, aiming to cultivate understanding and collaboration in a changing world.
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Metamodernism Defined
- Metamodernism is one of several schools of thought exploring what comes after postmodernism.
- It responds to both academic postmodernism and the broader values present in late modern societies.
Developmental Progress
- Metamodernism's core idea is a developmental, dialectical view of progress.
- It suggests a progression of perspectives, not just scientific or technological advancement.
Daniel's Path
- Daniel Schmachtenberger's political journey began with nonprofit work, followed by disillusionment.
- He then explored contemplative practices before joining the Occupy Wall Street movement.
