“Academics are perfectly placed to wage a rebellion: we exist in rich hubs of knowledge and expertise; we are well connected across the world, and to decision-makers; we have large platforms from which to inform, educate and rally others all over the world; and we have implicit authority and legitimacy, which is the basis of political power.” (emphasis mine)
“The most effective means of achieving systemic change in modern history is through non-violent civil resistance.”
The cause is just and I’m glad academics are taking action, but I hope they get communister soon because this simply is not going to accomplish anything. Link to their website
That’s also my concern. Hopefully this is just a starting point because capitalism absolutely needs to go if we’re to mitigate climate change.
Though, I think the fact that they mention “redistribution” as a major action point might bode well for this becoming a socialist movement? At least, I hope. I really hope.
I really hope they mean it in the socialist way and not in the liberal “let’s tax the rich!!” way. 🤞
Same.
Read this listening to the Internationale, let us read our theory, and create a better world. Don’t be afraid to write down your own analysis of events either!