Tools for Uncertainty
By: Por: The Editors, with illustrations by Lorraine Rodríguez
Words have power – they can define, they can hurt, and they can compel action. Words can also have meaning and function beyond their intended use – like using a lighter to open a bottle. In these ways, words are tools. Inspired by Beta-Local’s exploration of the concepts of “common wealth” and “common debt,” we developed a set of “tools” central to the ideas of a commonwealth — common words that unlock, intrigue, and challenge our thinking. By exploring the depth and power of these words, we deepen our understanding about what we all have in common.
Colonize
Resources
Power
payback
Water
Space
ACCOUNTABILITY
Energy
past
present
Future
Public
INTERDEPENDENCE
Generation
Resistance
RECONCILE
Collectivity
Wealth
Neighbors
Currents
Currency
Common
Banda
Debt
Individual
Education
Crack / Fissure
Trace
Empathy
Sudor
Access
Weapons
Boundaries
Community
Family
Food
INFRASTRUCTURE
GENTRIFICATION
Institutions
Knowledge
Love
People
Safety
Memory
EXPERIENCE
values
Promise
SOVEREIGNTY
permanent
temporary
sustainable
Imagination
Shadow
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