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The "Two Taproot (or Fuses) Theory" of Social Unrest

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To prevent violence, you need to respond to more than the immediate incident. You need to look at the structures and processes that led to it. #mbi_cci

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Disproportionality Trap and Counter Trap

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Efforts to limit the disproportionate impact of social problems are more likely to succeed when you take an inclusive approach that tries to address the problem wherever it arises. #mbi_cci

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The Base-Mobilization Trap

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Neither party can now win elections without fully mobilizing their "base." This is being done by portraying the other side in the most threatening way possible, which has left us in a cycle of escalating hostility that we must find a way to escape. #mbi_cci

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John Paul Lederach's "Meeting Place"

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This short video introduces one of the most widely used and cited exercises ever to come out of the peacebuilding field. Lederach offers a realistic way of thinking through the tough issues that plague deeply-divided societies #mbi_cci

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Morton Deutsch on Understanding and Overcoming Oppression

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For a time when it seems like everyone thinks they're being oppressed by someone, a comprehensive look at what oppression really is and what to do about it. #mbi_fundamentals

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Hyper-Polarization, the Pandemic, and the Need for a "Lifeboat Ethic"

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As we struggle to navigate the terrible storm produced by the pandemic, the economic crisis, and climate-related disasters, it makes sense to adopt a lifeboat ethic, put aside our differences, and work together to address the big threats. #mbi_cci

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The welfare state is extremely good

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An eloquent and persuasive defense, with lots of statistics, of the United States' many "welfare state" programs. #mbi_context

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