Interview with Naomi Klein at #OccupySF (by ekai)
subtle results of the Occupy gatherings:
- people of different walks and backgrounds are connecting with each other in the physical world and finding solidarity where in the past they may have focused on smaller differences. this is in contrast to the isolation many feel in modern America.
- a gift economy of services (like health care) and goods (I just read an RV was donated to #OccupySF as a mobile kitchen) has emerged, an extension of this solidarity
this feels like a long haul movement that, in contrast to the tea party, is grounded in a more authentic expression of our humanity — caring about one another. it also reminds me of burning man. excited to see how this develops. it’s clearly the beginning.
