Adrienne Matei
Reporter for The Guardian US who writes on political and social dissonance, author of the piece 'Systems Are Crumbling But Daily Life Continues. The Dissonance Is Real.'
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Nov 26, 2025 • 57min
Forum from the Archives: Life Goes On While Systems Fray — How Do We Make Sense of the Dissonance?
Kate Woodsome, a journalist and resilience strategist, teams up with Adrienne Matei from The Guardian to explore the unsettling dissonance between everyday life and the barrage of crises around us. They discuss how our brains cope with conflicting realities, using vivid examples of daily life amidst turmoil. The duo dives into coping mechanisms like rationalization and avoidance, the impact of hypernormalization on society, and strategies for civic engagement. They also provide insights on parenting through political upheaval and the importance of maintaining a sense of agency in turbulent times.
Sep 12, 2025 • 56min
Life Goes On While Systems Fray — How Do We Make Sense of the Dissonance?
Joining the conversation are Kate Woodsome, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of Invisible Threads, and Adrienne Matei, a writer for The Guardian US. They delve into the stark contrast between everyday life and a backdrop of global crises like gun violence and political unrest. The duo explores how we cope with cognitive dissonance, emphasizing the emotional toll it takes. They encourage recognizing our feelings in the midst of chaos and highlight the importance of community, dialogue, and finding joy in simple moments to navigate these turbulent times.
