TED: How to imagine a better future for democracy | Adrienne Maree Brown and Baratunde Thurston

The video explores the concept of 'citizening' as an active role, emphasizing the importance of understanding power, committing to the collective self, and investing in relationships. It discusses the idea of being a fractal of belonging, addressing global challenges, and the role of social media in fostering global communication. The importance of care, repair, and facilitation in society is highlighted, along with the need to imagine new democracies and practices for the future.

What is the primary focus of the 'How to Citizen' movement?

• To promote individual success

• To encourage passive citizenship

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To view citizenship as an active role

What does the concept of 'fractal' suggest in the context of citizenship?

• Isolation from the community

• Belonging to a larger system

• Ignoring global issues

• Focusing only on personal goals

What is a major challenge in democratic societies according to the transcript?

• Lack of technological advancement

• Overemphasis on individualism

• Excessive focus on local issues

• Alignment between government actions and public desires

How can social media contribute to addressing global challenges?

• By focusing on entertainment

• By fostering direct communication and responsibility

• By limiting communication

• By promoting isolation

What feeling is emphasized as important in the experience of citizening?

• Fear

• Satisfaction

• Isolation

• Frustration

What role does imagination play in citizening according to the transcript?

• It distracts from real issues

• It is only for children

• It is unnecessary

• It helps envision a better world

What is the proposed solution for societal issues in the transcript?

• Focusing on economic growth

• Ignoring them

• Practicing care and repair

• Relying on a single leader

What is the significance of having both funerals and celebrations in the context of democracy?

• To focus only on the past

• To acknowledge the end of old systems and the birth of new ones

• To avoid change

• To confuse people

What is the role of facilitators in the proposed societal change?

• To coordinate collective efforts

• To ignore community needs

• To dictate policies

• To focus on individual success

What is the ultimate goal of the practices discussed in the transcript?

• To limit global communication

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To create a world where everyone feels safe and heard

• To maintain the status quo