adrienne maree brown is an author and activist known for her influential concepts of pleasure activism and emergent strategy. In this engaging conversation, she discusses the importance of radical imagination and how it fosters joy and transformative change amidst life's challenges. She explores how nature offers lessons for community building and activism, emphasizing adaptable, interconnected approaches. Additionally, she critiques punitive justice systems, advocating for healing-centered solutions, ultimately highlighting the synergy between creativity, social justice, and personal empowerment.

adrienne maree brown, a renowned author and writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute, discusses how pleasure activism redefines personal fulfillment and joy in the face of trauma. She explores the power of saying yes, the balance between commitment and detachment, and the essential role of gratitude. With insights into mindful drug use and community connection, brown emphasizes that true happiness comes from shared experiences, challenging conventional views about work and personal worth.

adrienne maree brown & Autumn Brown discuss sisterhood, justice, and loving family with different values. They share their strategy for peaceful family time, the importance of 'sister check-ins,' and their vision for the future. They explore unlearning ingrained beliefs, challenging bad ideas, and the complexity of maintaining connection with ancestors. They also delve into dissociation and confusion within humanity and express gratitude to listeners.

adrienne maree brown, an activist known for transformative justice, joins Baratunde Thurston, a writer focused on social justice, to discuss reimagining democracy. They emphasize the importance of active citizenship and personal responsibility in nurturing a more inclusive future. The conversation highlights the role of community interconnectedness and the need for collective imagination to address challenges like climate change. With a metaphorical lens, they advocate for 'funerals' for outdated systems and 'baby showers' for new, equitable practices.

Today’s conversation with adrienne maree brown begins with the notion that all organizing is science fiction, and thus that social justice and science fiction are intricately linked imaginative acts, acts that have real effects in the world at large. brown looks at works by Le Guin that she considers foundational texts for activists and organizers, and discusses what it means to do the work of imagination, as well as the dangers of not doing that work, of living within a world imagined by others, people who might not fully imagine you. Many of adrienne’s concepts, from ‘emergent strategy’ to ‘fractal responsibility,’ are linked to everything from Le Guin’s interest in anarchism to their shared interest in Taoism. If you enjoyed today’s conversation consider becoming a supporter of the show. Check out all the possible rewards and benefits of doing so, from rare Le Guin collectibles to access to bonus audio by Ted Chiang to N.K. Jemisin, to becoming an early reader for Tin House, receiving books months before they are available to the general public by going to the show’s Patreon page. Lastly, here is today’s Bookshop, which contains the books by Le Guin mentioned today and many of adrienne’s books, from her debut novel Grievers to her books on social activism to the anthology she coedited, Octavia’s Brood.     The post Crafting with Ursula : adrienne maree brown on Social Justice & Science Fiction appeared first on Tin House.

In this prelude episode, educator and author Dr. Emily Nagoski argues that pleasure is the bedrock of sexual wellbeing. Emily is joined by writer and organizer adrienne maree brown, who offers advice on how to reconnect with pleasure and make it a lifelong practice.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

adrienne maree brown, an influential author and activist focusing on social justice, discusses the power of 'loving corrections' in our daily interactions. She highlights the three essential human needs and the consequences of neglecting them. The conversation delves into compassionate accountability in relationships, particularly in parenting and generational gaps. brown emphasizes nurturing connections over punitive judgments, and why embracing vulnerability can enhance communication. Discover how to foster personal growth and deeper relationships with kindness.

adrienne maree brown joins the hosts to discuss finding beauty and connection in everyday life, the power of music in processing emotions, sustaining connection, healing through theater and storytelling, the concept of 'enoughness' and its impact on personal satisfaction and education, body image and societal judgments, cherishing life and expressing love, and the importance of vulnerability, sisterhood, and partnerships.

adrienne maree brown, Author of Loving Corrections, dives into nourishing discussions about building connections amidst social change. She explores the delicate balance of nurturing friendships through political divides, emphasizing the shift from cancel culture to calling each other in. The conversation touches on fostering open communication and genuine relationships for effective activism. With a focus on community resilience, brown advocates for grounding ourselves in shared values, nurturing our 'garden of ideas' together.

adrienne maree brown, a writer, podcaster, and musician, discusses being in a right relationship with change, embracing discomfort and navigating tension, pleasure activism, reflecting on icons and inspirational figures, leadership within the new ways of working, and taking control of one's life.