December 2024
The Environmental Science Consilience Reading Club held its first meeting on December 9, 2024, uniting educators and learners in a shared commitment to exploring sustainable, resilient, and adaptive systems. The group, which meets monthly, provides a welcoming space to blend insights from the sciences and humanities, fostering collaboration and understanding in the pursuit of a better future.
In the inaugural meeting, participants discussed the importance of engaging with individuals beyond their usual social and professional circles. They examined the tactics of propaganda and emphasized the value of getting comfortable with discomfort, asking meaningful questions, and planting seeds for future dialogue. The group focused on analyzing on member’s strategies as a community organizer, identifying what she did well and where she could improve.
For homework, members were encouraged to explore ways to enhance their community organizing skills. They focused on turning casual gatherings into opportunities for meaningful interactions, building on the themes discussed during the meeting.
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