What's Wrong with Activism Today Ft. Eboo Patel

What’s wrong with activism today? Is activism actually leading to change? From Trump supporters, to Black Lives Matter, it seems many of today's activists are focused on critique and tearing down. Is this the right approach? Sit down with Manu and Eboo as they discuss where modern activism comes up short. Meet Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith AmericaEpisode #9 QUESTION: What are social change activists on both the right and left getting wrong? Episode #9 GUEST: Eboo Patel founder and president of Interfaith America.Interfaith America’s INFO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interfaithamerica/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/interfaithusaEboo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EbooPatelWebsite: https://www.interfaithamerica.org/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: apple.co/3qRsnqpoYoutube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro 0:57 introducing Eboo Patel2:47 building a better society 4:00 cracks in the foundation 7:06 Critiquing is human nature 10:22 engaging in social change12:35 starting inter faith13:12 radioactive social change 15:00 value of institutions 16:45 Being marginalized  20:50 Social capital of activism 25:45 shifting cultural norms 31:20 Trump and BLM33:36 Public participation37:00 How should we create change43:15 Islam and building institutions 46:21 getting along with those you disagree with 48:34 Why? 50:03 Outro/monologue  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.