Announcing s/Collabocracy for Full Spectrum Democracy
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On the topic of labelling others, the following is a re-post from s/WritingsOnTheWall:
Language (words and narratives) frames mindset
Even though they appear useful to describe the problem, the descriptor 'tyranny', similar to the descriptor "evil"- is de-agency-fying as it locks in the mind - constrains the mind - giving the idea power it did not have - and certainly not solving the condition it describes
Descriptors like "tyranny" or "evil" that depict issues in absolute terms can set up a fixed mindset, undermining belief in positive change.
Framing challenges as insurmountable problems locates agency externally, disempowering collective creative capacities for solutions.
Polarizing or adversarial language breeds oppositional thinking instead of shared understanding.
Focusing solely on deficiencies defines reality by what's lacking versus untapped strengths/possibilities.
Fixating on the problem and not recognizing:
waters, not rids, the weeds of powerlessness and absolves the mere onlookers.
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