Community in a culture of individualism: a video essay

How has our individualistic culture corroded our sense of community, and how to we embrace it back into our lives?

I wanted to make a video on this important issue because it is key to our individual and collective health. Of course I don't have all the answers, but I'm sharing this piece of my own journey with you to start a conversation, or perhaps more accurately, to add to the conversation that's already taking place.

Hope you enjoy, and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Will respond to as many as possible :)

- Darcie

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Links/resources/mentions:

@theoffline_club on Instagram (based in Amsterdam) - a very very cool example of a place to nurture community and irl connections/activities

‪@oliSUNvia‬'s video "self-centeredness is NOT ‘self-care’: losing the human face online"
   • self-centredness is NOT "self-care": ...   - An incredibly well-done video, based in philosophy, discussing how our current social media-centered landscape leads to self-centered attitudes that break down empathy and community. Very worth the watch.

Wendell Berry - An author and poet who focuses primarily on living in harmony with one's environment and community.
I referenced his "Health is Membership" talk: https://www1.villanova.edu/dam/villan...
I also used clips from this interview:    • Wendell Berry discusses life  

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - I’m on a journey (per usual)
01:03 - The individualistic culture we grew up in
02:06 - Signs of a problem
03:54 - Intentional community building
05:10 - Practical tips for finding community
07:25 - Self in relationship with the other
10:42 - The domino effect
14:24 - Taking responsibility
15:11 - Closing thoughts
16:53 - Thanks for watching!

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Music:

The Years We Had - Magnus Ringblom
Late but That’s Great - Golden Age Radio
In Central Park - Jackie Martin
Salt Lamp - Jobii
Bicicletinha (Instrumental Version) - Clara Mendes
Autumn Coming - Daniel Kaede
Meander - Jobii

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