I do have utopian fantasies. A lot of them are more - I wouldn't say spiritual, but they relate more to the imagination and the individual. But for me socialism is a way of trying to put far-fetched ideas into everyday use, trying to find a way to bridge the gap between that fantasy and reality, and reaching out across that gap to the people who can actually do something to make the change.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Socialism is framed as a practical method to bridge utopian fantasies and reality through collective action.
- In plain terms
- Socialism helps turn big ideas into everyday actions with others.
- What can you take from it?
- Bridge imagination and reality through collective action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you make big ideas real?
- Who do you reach out to for change?
Another view
This view assumes consensus on what constitutes a utopia.
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