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Revolutions, Not Resolutions

  No, I'm not talking about the "seize the means of production!" kind of revolutions, but a more impactful, sustainable, accessible and inclusive form of radicalism; the "revolutions" in the way you approach and engage other people - and yourself. In 2026, the revolutions we need to engage in - or perhaps start  - are: . Revolutions of attitude  - focus on having impactful, rippling words, rather than the last word. Create a message  which carries, rather than relying on argumentative fallacies, sheer force of volume/tone, or insults. View people you find yourself in conflict or disagreement with as cultures to be explored, rather than problems to be solved. . Revolutions of approach - come with curiosity. Argue as though you are doing so in front of a sensitive cat, or a young child - if you can't? Journal the argument you  wanted to make, so you can look back at it over time, and refine the original argument into  a suitable ...