In the midst of multiple crises, I think about ways we can look long term to build sustainable futures, and I wanna put down some thoughts.
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I honestly think one of the most useful things you can do as an individual right now is to start becoming bilingual. Look at your local community demographics and start learning that language. Spanish in the US, sure. But maybe also Vietnamese or Arabic or Turkish or whatever.
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If you drive, learn how to drive a trailer. And stick shift.
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Take first aid certifications. Learn firearm safety. Take healthcare navigation classes (seriously, as someone who has had to support a community affected by terror this is huge).
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The fewer capabilities we delegate to the state and structures of authority, the stronger we'll be.
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Systems capitalize on our ignorance. Not everyone can know evertything but with solidarity we can share that burden.
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