Just recognizing and naming that many of the things we treat as historical fact are stories can help erode their power over our sense of identity and thinking. If they are stories rather than "truth," we can write new stories that better represent the country we aspire to be. Our new stories can be about diverse people working together to overcome challenges and make life better for all, about figuring out how to live sustainably on this one planet we share, and on deep respect for cooperation, fairness, and equity instead of promoting hyper-competitive individualism.
There is no such thing as away. When you throw something away, it must go somewhere. - Annie Leonard
There is no such thing as away. When you throw something away, it must go somewhere.
- Annie Leonard
Our primary identity has become that of being consumers – not mothers, teachers, or farmers, but of consumers. We shop and shop and shop. - Annie Leonard
Our primary identity has become that of being consumers – not mothers, teachers, or farmers, but of consumers. We shop and shop and shop.
Turns out, people's brains are not nearly as powerful a motivator as our hearts. Facts, data, and economic models don't move people to courageous act… - Annie Leonard
Turns out, people's brains are not nearly as powerful a motivator as our hearts. Facts, data, and economic models don't move people to courageous act…
The power that comes from knowing the facts of history is dwarfed by the power that comes from being able to shape the stories about how that history… - Annie Leonard
The power that comes from knowing the facts of history is dwarfed by the power that comes from being able to shape the stories about how that history…
Put simply, if we do not redirect our extraction and production systems and change the way we distribute, consume, and dispose of our stuff - what I … - Annie Leonard
Put simply, if we do not redirect our extraction and production systems and change the way we distribute, consume, and dispose of our stuff - what I …
We've got to rescue our democracy by using it. - Annie Leonard
We've got to rescue our democracy by using it.
Shop smarter and shop less. But please don't let that dissuade you from engaging in campaigns to make real lasting change. - Annie Leonard
Shop smarter and shop less. But please don't let that dissuade you from engaging in campaigns to make real lasting change.
Right now, American government has stepped back from offering any kinds of protection for human rights and public health. And the fossil fuel industr… - Annie Leonard
Right now, American government has stepped back from offering any kinds of protection for human rights and public health. And the fossil fuel industr…
You cannot run a linear system on a finite planet indefinitely. - Annie Leonard
You cannot run a linear system on a finite planet indefinitely.
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