Social transformation depends on care networks plus formal mobilization structures

Evidence

Any meaningful transformation of our society, we believe, requires broad networks of care and solidarity, as well as so-called mobilization structures to channel the energy of the populace toward meaningful political action. It’s our business to build these coalitions, and, in the words of adrienne maree brown, “to move at the speed of trust.” — The Friends of Attention, Attensity!, 443

Categorization

• XREF: adrienne maree brown’s ‘move at the speed of trust’ plus coalition theory echoes earlier notes on social capital and trust literatures. — connects to: Formal inter-community delegation outpaces informal social diffusion of norms — , The Rod and the Child: A Global History…, 10753; Reflexive social mechanisms multiply complexity but carry serious transition costs — Niklas Luhmann, Trust and Power, 248; Social capital varies along intensity, formality, and multiplexity dimensions. — Robert D. Putnam, Bowling Alone The Collapse and Revival…, 47 (+1 more)

Broader Connections

• Social capital varies along intensity, formality, and multiplexity dimensions. #expands (0.75) — Robert D. Putnam, Bowling Alone The Collapse and Revival…, 47
• Formal inter-community delegation outpaces informal social diffusion of norms #expands (0.72) — , The Rod and the Child, 10753
• Reflexive social mechanisms multiply complexity but carry serious transition costs #complicates (0.72) — Niklas Luhmann, Trust and Power, 248