This is my critique of the online left and you can take it or leave it: I wish that there was more self-reflection and sharing personal stories that weave the individual experience with the systematic and theoretical level.
That’s what resonates with people (well most). It’s scary because vulnerability is scary. But if we only share what we share based on theory or statistics without the pathos, I don’t think we will win people over.
There is a universality in the individual experience.
We can talk policy all we want but if we don’t appeal to the hearts AND minds, it won’t go anywhere.
Sometimes I think we hide behind theory and statistics because it is easier to share than the highly vulnerable.
The most effective would interweaving the two. And I’m not diminishing the essentialiaty of theory and statistics to fight “facts and logic type”.
But we are already scientifically correct. What we need to interject is the humanity into it. And I know it makes it very uncomfortable for most but it’s crucial.
That’s why this is actually a very powerful (although we must be go beyond it) platform.
You can follow @seltbram.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.