And as if we can instantly measure all results. "The tyranny of the quantifiable," an environmentalist said to me long ago, and so much of what matters most is not quantifiable or efficient or profitable in the narrow sense, and that's kind of what all this is about. So thank you Ms Kabas.
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Marisa Kabas
there’s this very american idea that everything we do to fight facism must be “productive” and “results-driven” in order for it to be meaningful as if the act of calling out injustice is not worthwhile on its own.
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I've always appreciated how you shine a spotlight on nonviolent movements. I think you'll appreciate a new film about George Lakey. It's called "Citizen George". You'll find the trailer on YouTube. Your brother David & I were once in one of George's trainings. He's inspiring. ✌️
"One water drop doesn't make change...but keep dropping the water and it will make change."
I knew this idea, but that conversation was one of the most thought-provoking parts of the film for me.
https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v40/n21/stefan-collini/kept-alive-for-thirty-days