How to Imagine a Better Future for Democracy | adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston | TED
In their TED talk, adrienne maree brown and Baratunde Thurston discussed the concept of citizening as a verb, emphasizing the active role individuals have in shaping the future of democracy. They discussed the importance of assuming one’s role in society, understanding power dynamics, committing to collective well-being, and investing in relationships. They explored the idea of being a fractal of belonging to the larger community and the planet, urging individuals to imagine and create a better future for all.
The speakers highlighted the disconnect between what people want and what the government is doing, calling for a global community to address pressing issues like climate change, war, and injustice. They emphasized the need for repair and care in society, suggesting the practice of facilitation and electing facilitators-in-chief to bring people together and solve complex problems.
They closed their talk with a call for both mourning the old forms of democracy that no longer serve us and celebrating the new democracies being born. They encouraged individuals to participate in multiple funerals and baby showers, symbolizing the letting go of the past and embracing the new possibilities for a more inclusive and just society. The speakers urged everyone to imagine and birth a world where everyone is seen, heard, and cared for.
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