How and why do we matter? And what's the link between quantum physics and social activism? Hear Indra Adnan, Karen O'Brien and others
In the sixth webinar in the "You Matter More Than You Think" webinar series we explore how we all matter individually and collectively when it comes to transforming our futures.
Karen O’Brien and her guests Christina Bethell and Indra Adnan discuss the potential for quantum social change in activating our agency and potential to act in time to make a difference, as discussed in Karen’s draft book manuscript of "You Matter More Than You Think: Quantum Social Change in Response to a World in Crisis". (Here’s the PDF of the chat comments and questions that took place around the presentation.)
What opportunities arise when we relate to ourselves, each other, the environment, and the future as entangled and full of potential? These conversations are critical when it comes to global issues like climate change, as it is often difficult to see how we as individuals can create results that matter.
Many are asking if it is possible to create a world where everyone can thrive and, if so, what is our role in making this happen? How and why do we matter?
SPEAKERS
Karen O’Brien, Professor Human Geography, University of Oslo and co-founder of cCHANGE
Christina Bethell, Professor of Public Health and Human Development in the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.
Indra Adnan, social psychotherapist, political activist and Co-initiator of The Alternative UK, and author of the forthcoming book, The Politics of Waking Up.
Watch our previous webinars and get more information about the book "You Matter More Than You Think: Quantum Social Change in Response to a World in Crisis", the artwork, and the You Matter initiative at: www.youmattermorethanyouthink.com.
Below is the blurb from the website:
Are you ready to explore a new perspective on social change?
You Matter More Than You Think is the starting point for an exploration of how the metaphors and meanings of quantum physics can contribute to new ways of approaching social transformations in response to climate change and other global crises.
Current attempts to transform structures and systems that are perpetuating current crises are proving inadequate. What if we are underestimating our collective capacity for social change?
Answering this question involves opening our minds to the possibility that quantum physics is relevant not only to the microscopic world, but also to the social world. Quantum social change is based on the recognition of entanglements and the idea that the individual is the collective, and that we are the systems that we need to change.
It aims to gets us thinking about our agency and potential to act in time to make a difference. To really matter.