Politics of Waking Up: Power and possibility in the fractal age (Deluxe Edition)

Indra Adnan's book "The Politics of Waking Up" explores the realities of climate crisis, social breakdown, and personal agency and calls for a political response to the global revolution of learning, connecting, and mobilizing. She proposes a politics of waking up that puts the full spectrum of a consciously awakening humanity at the heart of society, economy, and politics, and offers practical, beautiful, and urgent ways to redesign politics for an era of people power.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 270 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Perspectiva

The Politics of Waking Up: A Comprehensive Account of Personal Agency and the Global Revolution of Learning, Connecting, and Mobilizing

In the ever-evolving landscape of the internet era, where knowledge, connection, and mobilization have become the defining forces of our time, it is essential to understand the profound implications of this global revolution. However, our current political system, characterized by squabbling parties and outdated ideologies, is clearly broken and dysfunctional. Shockingly, only 2% of the UK electorate believe that it is worth their time or money to join a political party. This disillusionment reflects a broader lack of engagement and trust in the political process.

At such a critical juncture, where social bonds are fraying and the planet is burning, the need for a politics of waking up has become more urgent than ever. We must strive to put the full spectrum of a consciously awakening humanity at the heart of society, economy, and politics. This requires a shift in our mindset, values, and actions.

In her groundbreaking book, "The Politics of Waking Up," writer, political entrepreneur, and psychosocial therapist Indra Adnan offers a comprehensive and necessary account of waking up to the realities of climate crisis, social breakdown, and personal agency. Adnan's work draws on decades of public advocacy, transformative work with local and global communities, and her lifelong commitment to inner wisdom. Through her practical, beautiful, and urgent ways, Adnan lays out a roadmap for redesigning politics for an era of people power.

One of the key insights of "The Politics of Waking Up" is the recognition of the need for a fractal politics, which emphasizes new patterns of behavior and viable prototypes of social progress that can be copied and replicated everywhere. Adnan presents a coherent and radical alternative to our current socio-political turbulence, one that is there for the taking. By focusing on the empowerment of individuals and communities, Adnan advocates for a decentralized and collaborative approach to politics, where collective action and shared responsibility can lead to meaningful change.

In addition to her visionary ideas, Adnan offers practical strategies for individuals and communities to become more engaged in the political process. She encourages people to reclaim their power and take responsibility for their own lives and the lives of others. She also advocates for the creation of new political institutions and systems that are more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the people.

"The Politics of Waking Up" is a powerful and inspiring book that offers a roadmap for a more conscious and engaged society. It challenges us to think beyond our individual interests and to work together towards a more just and sustainable world. By embracing the principles of waking up and applying them to our lives and our communities, we can create a better future for ourselves and generations to come.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781999836849