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The Great Humbling: Live at Norwich Arts Centre

Homeward Bound (including The Great Humbling)

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The Great Humbling

In discussions about solving global challenges like climate change, individuals in positions of power are often portrayed as either heroes or villains. However, this narrative can overlook their cluelessness and helplessness. Conversely, those considered more helpless are often more resilient, while the powerful lack resilience. This oversimplified view can lead to a false sense of agency and perpetuate a cycle of flat pessimism and desperate optimism. To break this cycle, it is crucial to acknowledge that the true agency for making a difference may come from unexpected places, challenging conventional assumptions about where the power to effect change truly lies.

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