Points of Light Design Theory

Design

points of connection around content
intersectional theory, best way to organize ... black feminist, struggles are interconnected
how will we know each other...everything drives toward action...
when you - principles....democratic consensus , liberation for all,
many ways to be a part of this...take action, let's build a mass movement, linkages and connections, build with diversity and openness,
ecological web, anthropogenic...didn't start coal...need to go back to colonial movement...philosophy of enlightenment...made ecosystems...humans as instruments...it started with people being okay with doing colonialism...lots of there is only one way to do things...unpick cathars...how Catholic Church wanted only one way.
Zapatista principles of organization
want to use tools, then agree to principles...then can join affinity groups
affinity groups - talk things out, responsible to each other...each acknowledge other points of view...what are you willing to do, agree to the same level action, develops own culture but link to overall, consults
affinity...what we think....reports to coalition...reports in to consulta...must accept a diversity of tactics...
key is not to let "biggest", frustrating but worth it...don't tie to a specific tradition...non-violent direction is a good idea...maybe not allow to be victimized...can work when hypocracy laid bare...doesn't always work.
allow people to get together...mass demonstration...brings in...unions...but Sept 11 caused it to fall apart...lost track of common cause...
- create lasting affinity groups...best friend is around here...anarchist organizing...now ashnabee health network...
make it fun....can't be just chore..
growing your own food, get to know these groups...Not Far From the Tree...big group...build on this group...might have 7 affinity groups...show people connections...why isn't healthy available to all...
points of light connect idea, action, map...points of light....M...person...interested in environmental racism...J...same general....can contact...agree to organizing principles...propose a meeting..in real...invite...points of light to get an affirming flame...