Thu 20 February
18:00–20:00
RADIUS MENSA: EVERYDAY ACTIVISM
— Conversation dinner with CHRISTOPHER F. JULIEN
Climate activism is becoming increasingly visible in Dutch society. From groups like Extinction Rebellion blocking the A12 highway to protest against fossil subsidies, making the arrival of cruise ships impossible by blocking a lock at IJmuiden, or protesting in the port of Rotterdam, to Fossil Free Culture campaigning against cultural institutions receiving fossil subsidies: climate activism has now penetrated the fabric our current society!
Besides these more visible forms of activism, other more incremental forms of activism are also possible, maneuvering and operating between consumer activism and system change. On 20 February, Christopher F. Julien joins the RADIUS MENSA. Julien is an activist, researcher and author of the book Alledaags Activisme (Everyday Activism) (2024), in which he uses numerous scientific, philosophical and personal insights to demonstrate how we can do much more than we think if we look at our everyday activities through an activist lens. For example, Julien shows how there is potential in precisely those moments and places where we interact and meet with each other, such as soccer clubs, and how a small change there can have a big effect.
RADIUS MENSA
From December 2024, RADIUS will start a monthly series of conversation dinners: the RADIUS MENSA. Every last Thursday of the month, RADIUS will host a vegan meal and invite a speaker or initiative focussing on one topic related to climate change and local, personal approaches to it. From everyday activism to climate depression, from the psychological impact of climate reports to the importance of civic initiatives and assemblies, all kinds of topics will be discussed. Come along and join us for a good conversation and a meal!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
⌀ Date: Thursday 20 February 2025
⌀ Doors open: 17:30
⌀ RADIUS MENSA: 18:00 – 20:00
⌀ Language: Dutch
⌀ Free of charge, R.S.V.P required
⌀ Location: RADIUS, Kalverbos 20
⌀ Note that the location is not wheelchair accessible. Please get in contact with us to discuss alternative ways to allow your participation.
