The hottest Collective action Substack posts right now

Better futures are built by small, trust-rich groups that stay weird, focused, and intentional so their work can compound over time.
Large algorithmic platforms reward virality, outrage, and simple narratives, which crushes nuance, slow thinking, and real creation and makes it feel like things can't get better.
Instead of passive optimism or pessimism, join or create non-viral, small communities that prioritize curiosity, creation, and collective constraints so new, complex futures can be invented.

Treating loose coalitions like Congress or a party as if they have a single heart, mind, and will is a category error that misleads people and damages reasoning.
Political outcomes depend on specific legislators, their incentives, and party discipline; Republicans often enforce a stronger party line that discourages public dissent even when members privately disagree.
Professional identity can be overtaken by partisan pressures, so experts (for example, economists) sometimes conform to party expectations rather than follow independent professional judgment because of career and selective incentives.

Unselfing is about losing our egos and reconnecting with the nourishing aspects of the world.
Approaching collective problems from an individualistic perspective can lead to paralysis; collective action is more effective and fulfilling.
Technology, like social media, can help us stay connected and mobilize for social change amidst challenging times.

Criticism of the view that non-indigenous people in certain countries are enemies
Left's focus should be on supporting feasible movements for change
Radical politics must be realistic and strategic for effectiveness

The world's bloomers are optimistic builders striving for a better future amidst challenges.
Technological advancements offer solutions to global issues like energy shortages and pollution.
Humanity is on the brink of a Golden Age with democratized knowledge and regenerative initiatives.

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Many people feel stuck in their jobs, spending countless hours on work that feels pointless. This can make them question if they're really living or just surviving.
There's a strong connection between workers in different fields, like office jobs and manual labor. Instead of focusing on individual comforts, they could unite and support each other.
The cycle of work can drain people's energy and passion. New employees often lose their enthusiasm quickly, showing how tough and unfulfilling work life can be.

Liberals believe people should work together to solve problems, not just focus on individual efforts. Collective action is really important in creating change.
Socialism is often seen as a barrier to this teamwork because it can fixate on class issues. Liberals argue that this focus makes it hard to address other important aspects of people's lives, like race and gender.
Throughout history, thinkers have emphasized that a successful society relies on people coming together for common goals. This idea has been part of liberal thought for over 2,400 years.

People struggle to see uncertainty because they rely on patterns from the past to predict the future. This can lead to a false sense of security when the future is actually unpredictable.
We tend to follow the crowd and adopt the beliefs of those around us. If everyone thinks the future will be fine, we may ignore our own doubts.
Our daily lives teach us to think about risk rather than true uncertainty. This makes it hard for us to prepare for unexpected changes, limiting our ability to innovate and adapt.