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Terraform

Building a Better World

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In this debut collection of essays and poetry, musician, speaker, and activist Propaganda inspires us to create a better, more equitable world.

“If we get to make the very cultures that shape who we are, then let us remake them in the best way possible.”

In this deep, challenging, and thoughtful book, Propaganda looks at the ways in which our world is broken. Using the metaphor of terraforming—creating a livable world out of an inhospitable one—he shows how we can begin to reshape our homes, friendships, communities, and politics.

In this transformative time—when we are redefining what a truly just and equitable world looks like, and reflecting on the work that needs to be done both in our spiritual and secular lives—Propaganda rallies readers to create that just world. He sheds light on how nefarious origin stories have skewed our views of ourselves and others and allowed gross injustices, and demonstrates how great storytelling and excellent art can create and shape new perspectives of the world and make all of us better. 

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 24, 2021
      “What if we thought about our cultural climate in the same way we consider the actual climate,” asks poet and activist Propaganda in his candid if meandering debut. Blending essays and poetry, Propaganda highlights the power of storytelling: “Tell Better Origin Stories” considers the violent, racist narratives upon which America was built, and urges readers to create new tales of beauty and survival. “Remember the Quiet” spotlights the importance of fostering personal peace in an information-saturated world, while “Imagine a Better Future” mixes poems about oppression with essays on creating “a world suitable for human flourishing.” Exercise prompts round out each section and include such instructions as “write a love poem to your neighborhood,” “do a land acknowledgement,” or “pay attention to your rituals.” When Propaganda considers tech, though, things get less convincing (he poses, for example, that if trees provided Wi-Fi we might treat them better), and those averse to winding narratives might not connect with the meditative nature of his musings. Still, many climate-minded readers will appreciate the mix of compassion, creativity, and hope. Agent: Alex Field, the Bindery Agency.

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