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Great Transition Network <gtnetwork@greattransition.org>Date: Tue, Jan 2, 2018 at 8:56 PM
Subject: Vivr Bien: Old Cosmologies and New Paradigms (GTN Discussion)
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>From Paul Raskin <
praskin@tellus.org>
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Dear GTN,
Our November exchange on “the problem of action” considered the overarching challenge of animating a systemic movement capable of propelling a Great Transition.* Although the ultimate shape of such a “global citizens movement” (GCM) cannot be predetermined, we can broadly envision it as a multifaceted upsurge aligned by core values, principles, and visions. That discussion sets the backdrop for forthcoming forums on major oppositional streams.
The January discussion will spotlight one such stream: movements rooted in traditional and indigenous cultures. Our point of departure is an incisive and eloquent essay prepared by Pablo Solón, “Vivir Bien: Old Cosmovisions and New Paradigms.” Pablo introduces Vivir Bien (also known as Buen Vivir), critiques governments that act in its name, and explains why the fruition of Vivir Bien needs – and can contribute to – an intertwined global movement. Please read the essay at www.greattransition.org/publication/vivir-bien.
I look forward to your comments. Does Pablo get it right? What would you add or challenge? What other peoples movements around the world might play a consequential role in a GT? What needs to be done to foster linkages among them, and with other anti-systemic forces challenging conventional development?
The discussion will go through Friday, February 2nd.
Over to you with warm wishes for 2018,
Paul
* See my framing note at www.greattransition.org/publication/How-do-we-get-there and a Roundtable that samples the GTN discussion (with my response) at www.greattransition.org/publication/roundtable-problem-action.
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