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I think an important part of political mobilization is a positive message. Not just in the sense of optimism, but in the sense that there's a particular thing w
by bccdee 5y ago
I think an important part of political mobilization is a positive message. Not just in the sense of optimism, but in the sense that there's a particular thing we want to create instead of simply wanting to destroy what exists right now. A negative message of simply criticizing what exists is a lot less powerful than a positive message of what could be if it weren't for what currently exists.
- pyrale 5y agoBut what's the message? Let's wait for utopian technology to solve our problems? We like big cities with trees?
- eurasiantiger 5y agoConstructed utopian hope as an ultrarationalized countermovement to the apathy of irrational, profit-motivated urbanization.
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- SantalBlush 5y agoThere is new urban planning that focuses on bike/ped travel and reduces vehicle use, and planners are doing that right now (superblocks are just one example). This is expected to reduce pollution and traffic congestion, and make urban areas more walkable/bikeable, as well as better looking. Positive messages with creative solutions are out there for people who look.