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psychmesu@diaspora.glasswings.com
psychmesu

https://cosocial.ca/@deborahh/113453118480140670 deborahh@cosocial.ca - Now is a good time to (re-)read authors who have written hope amidst troubled times.

These come to mind:
▪ Le Guin (see below),
▪ Okorafor @nnedi ,
▪ Quinn @susankayequinn
▪ Doctorow @pluralistic
… & there are others. Check out #hopepunk, #solarpunk, #africanFuturism genres.

Q: which specific books & hashtags do you recommend, to gently inspire #hope & action? Let's build a #hopeReadingList ❤📚

The dangerous philosophy of Ursula Le Guin
https://youtube.com/watch?v=vRC0cK_MSA0&si=f_0KlfiJhcHEmKeN

#bookstodon #scifi #whatToRead

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elegance@socialhome.network
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Wade Davis on cultural relativism and the importance of anthropology in the modern age

Whilst this talk is from 6 years ago and the original was shared on TED in 2003, this is so relevant even now. This guy changed how I viewed the world, so many years ago and what he shares here is so pertinent even today. For those who have the "eyes & ears" to see and hear. Some hope.

#Wade-Davis #anthropology #Nat-Geo #hope #new-ways-of-of-viewing-the-wolrd #beyond-politics

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psych@diasp.org
Michael

So ... Sir #TrumpVirus is going to make women happy and hopeful like never before?!
His Kamikaze moves work out? He disappears ('eaten by cats') over the Bermuda Triangle? He melts like the Wicked Witch w/water?

Trump Melts Down And Attacks Bill Maher And Stephanie Ruhle As Election Slips Away

Oh sure, he loves women, like his dear friend Hannibal Lecter does... loves to have them for dinner. Or trophies. SMH...
And oh does he love women journalists when they speak #truth ! So respectful! Such a fine gentleman, all the best words...

OK, Sir... You do you, and as the stench subsides, maybe women (and men, boys/girls, cats, dogs, & whales) will feel #hope and see that the Emperors' #cognitive clothes are in complete tatters. I'd say the same of his morals, but they do not exist.

Finally... Maddow's new documentary "From Russia with Lev..." Wow. More #reality - "with receipts".
Like Michael Cohen, Lev now is dedicated to making amends and sharing his first-hand knowledge of the #cult of #DonOld...
Just awaiting the #joy - #karma - #justice - #accountability - as the Trump-trauma finally subsides, and the aftershocks.

Trump Melts Down And Attacks Bill Maher And Stephanie Ruhle As Election Slips Away

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psych@diasp.org
Michael

"Boston Strong!" And sane too, it seems, booing JD Vance at a Firefighters' Union (IAFF) Speech

J.D. Vance Booed by Entire Crowd During Dumpster Fire Speech

Vance was brutally burned during a campaign stop, ironically at a firefighters’ union conference.

Like his hero, Sir #TrumpVirus, this fellow shape-shifting creature once again revealed his lack of soul, and abundance of #weird.
Lowlights included the usual stilted #GQP #disinformation, citing statistics leaving out Boston, and awkwardness speaking 'human'.

The article notes both the loud booing, his feeble efforts to seduce the crowd, and his inability to think/talk/live off-script.
For me a bit of context & "contrast/compare": I caught highlights of the same audience being addressed the day before by Tim Walz - a lot of love & respect there for him, and he hit all the right notes on labor and service, and even noted the firefighting tradition in Kamala Harris' family. I'd say Walz hit a near-perfect 10 (as he does) while the #VanceVirus stench the next day was foul & fetid.

#Hope #Truth #democracy vs. #JDVance #nihilism #Project2025 #Mellon #Election2024 #psychopathology #cult

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YA

Some days agoSebastian's mother put the 6 months old boy in my hands... I tell you, to have such young and radiating human at your breast is one of the most wonderful things... gives you #hope and strength !!!
His father Dominik is a gifted mechanic... lovely, beautiful and great dude, a true Herzensmench, a man of heart yay! He used to repair my 24 year old Škoda
#ya #boy #photo

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psych@diasp.org
Michael

Cartoon of the Day - Clay Jones - A tale of two realities

#TrumpVirus #truth
Dystopian #GQP nihilism vs #hope - #joy - #democracy

"Woke" (sentient) beings can clearly see the Emperor's "new", old worn out clothes. Even some #cult members.

OTOH, the only actual 'party' we have is shining a light on possibility, competence & public #service

So yeah, we can go with the dour, demonic, delusional #cult of #GQP / #TrumpVirus and accept a feeble-brained "dictator on Day 1" -- or we can smile at all the #truth being spoken, and imagine... inhale/exhale, breathe with HOPE for a sane(r) society soon.

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psych@diasp.org
Michael

Wowser! I caught several of the speeches - and the reference to "resume" vs. "rap sheet" made me perk up and smile.

But there were so many other bits if #TrumpVIrus #Truth on display, some of the highlights here.

Trump throws TEMPER TANTRUM after SCATHING DNC speech

But Sir #DonOld #StableGenius ... he only deals in lowlights, and low-lives.
(Point about his family 'business' of theft and housing discrimination well taken). Even this week, he's now stolen Beyonce's song!

And his #cult of #GQP equal-crazies and reality-deniers, continue to just lap it up, and regurgitate the delusions & #disinformation.

Nice summary here. Truly was hoping he'd watch a bit as he was busy "Truthing" stream-of-whatever-it-is (not consciousness!) in his normal #WordSalad spew, framing the opposite of what was said, & messaging without any 'processing' (thinking) along the way.

#Smile We have some #hope again, #sanity may return, along with understanding of, and appreciation for #democracy.

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