Listen "Organising Post-Collapse: What the Left Still Doesn’t Get! w/Richard Hames"
Episode Synopsis
Let's explore new ways of organizing to navigate the collapse of current systems and build for a resilient future. This week's conversation hosts Richard from Novara Media, who discusses his experiences with organizing in contexts ranging from music schools to anti-fascist movements. The discussion delves into the impact of different organizational strategies and highlights the need for radical new visions that challenge the status quo. The episode concludes with a critical reflection on the left's difficulty in articulating positive futures and stresses the importance of not letting figures like Elon Musk dominate the narrative of what's possible.00:00 Introduction: Articulating Positive Futures00:36 Exploring New Ways of Organizing02:26 Introducing Richard: Background and Experience03:44 Organizing in Music and University07:51 Anti-Fascist Organizing in the UK12:13 Decision Making in Anti-Fascist Movements15:15 Challenges and Tensions in Horizontal Organizing19:35 The Role of Fear and Vertical Structures31:09 Historical Context of Anti-Fascism38:40 Mass Movements and Collective Exuberance43:30 The State's Indifference to Activist Movements45:14 Energy Transitions and Government Interests46:05 The Ineffectiveness of Mass Arrests47:16 Organizational Challenges and Learning49:46 Adapting to Changing Political Contexts55:37 The Role of Togetherness in Political Movements01:05:45 Strategies for Post-Collapse Survival01:23:11 Final Thoughts and Future Directions🌿Connect with us on socials! InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInBlueskyTikTok
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