Traci: Julie, as we’ve been writing for the last few months, we keep referencing the idea of building a new and better world, once we are able to step out from under control of the Trump regime.
I think about everyone having what we *need* covered, leaving us all free to figure out what we *want* and how to get it.
Where I work we're a few months out of a year-long strategic visioning and planning process that included dozens of "listening sessions." We heard from thousands of people from all walks of life from all across LA County in facilitated conversations about what it means to "live a good life" in LA. Most striking: people couldn't imagine a "good life" without first nailing down basic needs - housing, food, safety, ability to be outside. To get to the conversation we'd hoped to have - imagining a future that's wonderful for all of us - we had to first have a conversation about imagining a future that's *livable* for all of us.
I'll add, being able to live with honesty and integrity about human impact on our planet and other species, as well as historical facts. We may not like it, it may not always be pretty, but we don't have to feel guilty and look away. We just need to do what we can to make it better from here and hold others accountable to the same. When you know better, do better, you know.
Hi Ladies - I've got a good one for your list, how about fulfilling work? Wouldn't it be amazing if we had a national dialogue about AI and how we want to use it for the good of humanity rather than our destruction? Wouldn't it be great for everyone to be able to go to work everyday and feel a sense of purpose and ownership? And while we are dreaming out loud, let's not forget about capitalism - without labels - what if businesses had to maximize benefits to people and planet rather than just profits? We all need the freedom to dream bigger. Thanks for the morning boost!
I think about everyone having what we *need* covered, leaving us all free to figure out what we *want* and how to get it.
Where I work we're a few months out of a year-long strategic visioning and planning process that included dozens of "listening sessions." We heard from thousands of people from all walks of life from all across LA County in facilitated conversations about what it means to "live a good life" in LA. Most striking: people couldn't imagine a "good life" without first nailing down basic needs - housing, food, safety, ability to be outside. To get to the conversation we'd hoped to have - imagining a future that's wonderful for all of us - we had to first have a conversation about imagining a future that's *livable* for all of us.
Maslow had something to say about that… makes so much sense. Make it livable first; then we can make it good.
I'll add, being able to live with honesty and integrity about human impact on our planet and other species, as well as historical facts. We may not like it, it may not always be pretty, but we don't have to feel guilty and look away. We just need to do what we can to make it better from here and hold others accountable to the same. When you know better, do better, you know.
There are a few pieces to pull from here:
Truth matters
Face the darkness - it’s the only way to get through it to the light
Do what we can to make it better from here.
Thanks G!
Hi Ladies - I've got a good one for your list, how about fulfilling work? Wouldn't it be amazing if we had a national dialogue about AI and how we want to use it for the good of humanity rather than our destruction? Wouldn't it be great for everyone to be able to go to work everyday and feel a sense of purpose and ownership? And while we are dreaming out loud, let's not forget about capitalism - without labels - what if businesses had to maximize benefits to people and planet rather than just profits? We all need the freedom to dream bigger. Thanks for the morning boost!
YES to ALL OF THIS!
People and planet first.
AI for the good of humanity.
Purpose and ownership at work.
Appreciate the work you are doing to make these realities.