5.4. Key Dilemmas: Survival/Success, Naughty/Nice, Today/Tomorrow

I Will Teach You to Change the World

Unit 1: Know the Status Quo: Contemporary Society, circa 2025

1.1. The First Step to Changing the World--Begin Here! (9:21)
1.2. Modern Revolutions: How Science, Industry, and Democracy Are Shaping Society Today (9:50)
1.3. Modern Revolutions, Part 2: Beyond Borders (10:50)
1.4. Existential Threats: Climate Change, Authoritarianism, and Rotting Institutions (9:01)
1.5. Mapping Privilege: Discovering Your Hidden Advantages (8:55)
1.6. Decoding Privilege: Reflecting on Your Social Advantages (11:20)

Unit 2: Modern Movements: Navigating Today's Challenges

2.1. The State of Activism Today: Are We Failing? (10:20)
2.2. The Birth of Modern Activism: From Martin Luther to the 1960s (9:31)
2.3. Have We Made Progress Since the 1960s? A Look at Recent Activism (10:57)
2.4. The Institutional Advantage: Why Change Is So Difficult Today (9:44)
2.5. Numbers Matter: Overcoming Low Participation and Fragmentation (9:16)
2.6. Join the Movement: Why We Need You (6:54)

Unit 3: Barriers to Action: Understanding What Holds Us Back

3.1. Breaking the Busy Barrier: Fitting Activism into a Hectic Schedule
3.2. From Hesitation to Action: How to Launch Your Activist Journey with Confidence
3.3. Activism Against the Odds: How to Thrive Despite Risks and Constraints
3.4. From Chaos to Coordination: Rising Above Absent or Dysfunctional Leadership
3.5. Recharge and Resist: Navigating Activism, Mental Health, and Burnout
3.6. The Complete Activist: Combining Strategies for Overcoming Key Challenges

Unit 4: The Activist's Mindset: Drawing Inspiration from the Greats

4.1. Building the Ultimate Activist: MLK's Vision of Justice as the Foundation
4.2. Knowledge Is Power, Judgment Is Wisdom: Learning from DuBois and Ginsberg
4.3. How to Handle Yourself: Lessons from Gandhi, Wiesel, and Roosevelt
4.4. Irrepressible Action: Thunberg's Passion, Malala's Initiative, Parks's Decisiveness
4.5. In it for the Long Haul: The Examples of Tubman, Lewis, and Mandela
4.6. The Brave Heart: Embracing Selflessness and Courage

Unit 5: Stand Up and Stand Out: Defining Identity and Purpose

Unit 6: Stronger Together: Creating Lasting Internal Solidarity

Unit 7: Blueprints for Change: Crafting Effective Movement Strategies

Unit 8: The Activist's Arsenal: 200+ Tactics to Energize Your Movement

Unit 9: Keeping the Flame Alive: Essential Maintenance for Endurance

Unit 10: Changing Hearts and Minds: Strategies for External Relations

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