We need a strategy because we can’t simply order the system to follow our wishes. Part of our cultural mythos is that each of us has unlimited agency, if we’re only willing to work hard enough, demand enough, and insist enough. But systems are resilient and systems push back. The power you have lies somewhere between infinity and zero. It’s possible that you’ve accepted whatever arrives, adopting the posture of a cog or (worse) a victim. But we’re not powerless. Individuals organizing others with persistence and generosity change the world, and do it every day. With the right strategy and
...more
