I Will Teach You to Change the World
@teachchange.bsky.social
Sociologist studying social movements, power, and strategy.
Writing about why activism fails—and what actually works.
iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com
Writing about why activism fails—and what actually works.
iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com
So hard to engage on this site if your primary niche is strategy over outrage.
August 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
So hard to engage on this site if your primary niche is strategy over outrage.
Institutions aren't moral or immoral. They're amoral. They respond to constraints, not to morality.
July 16, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Institutions aren't moral or immoral. They're amoral. They respond to constraints, not to morality.
One thing I wish more people understood is that attention does not automatically lead to leverage.
July 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM
One thing I wish more people understood is that attention does not automatically lead to leverage.
Happy Fourth of July, everyone. May we advance the causes of justice, freedom, and human rights over the next 250 years even further than we did during the first 250.
July 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Happy Fourth of July, everyone. May we advance the causes of justice, freedom, and human rights over the next 250 years even further than we did during the first 250.
I agree with @joshtpm.bsky.social. The Supreme Court has become anti-Constitutional and must be reformed.
June 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I agree with @joshtpm.bsky.social. The Supreme Court has become anti-Constitutional and must be reformed.
Lots of (justified) outrage out there today. Go here when you're ready to turn that outrage into strategy: iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com
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June 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Lots of (justified) outrage out there today. Go here when you're ready to turn that outrage into strategy: iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com
Not to knock anyone who likes them, but as a sociologist, it's hard not to see superhero movies as wish fulfillment for the effective social movements we currently lack.
June 24, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Not to knock anyone who likes them, but as a sociologist, it's hard not to see superhero movies as wish fulfillment for the effective social movements we currently lack.
Mental health struggles and burnout are maybe the biggest obstacles thwarting activists. If you're suffering from them--or you're afraid to start participating because of them--read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 9: Mental Health/Burnout – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 22, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Mental health struggles and burnout are maybe the biggest obstacles thwarting activists. If you're suffering from them--or you're afraid to start participating because of them--read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Movements can be derailed by ego, manipulation, chaos, infighting, poor planning, or leaders who refuse accountability. If you're suffering from dysfunctional leadership, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 8: Dysfunctional Leadership – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 18, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Movements can be derailed by ego, manipulation, chaos, infighting, poor planning, or leaders who refuse accountability. If you're suffering from dysfunctional leadership, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Movements struggle when they lack money, infrastructure, training, technology, transportation, or organizational support. If you're struggling with this lack of resources, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 7: Lack of Resources – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Movements struggle when they lack money, infrastructure, training, technology, transportation, or organizational support. If you're struggling with this lack of resources, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Jobs, childcare, school, bills, caregiving, and exhaustion often crowd activism out of people’s lives. If that's the case for you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 6: Competing Priorities – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 16, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Jobs, childcare, school, bills, caregiving, and exhaustion often crowd activism out of people’s lives. If that's the case for you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Fear of negative consequences is maybe the biggest obstacle preventing people from participating in activism. If you have this fear, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 5: Fear of Consequences – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Fear of negative consequences is maybe the biggest obstacle preventing people from participating in activism. If you have this fear, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Resistance groups often collapse or fail to form not because people don’t care, but because nobody coordinates, plans, or helps others move forward. If you're suffering from this leadership vacuum, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 4: Leadership Vacuums – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Resistance groups often collapse or fail to form not because people don’t care, but because nobody coordinates, plans, or helps others move forward. If you're suffering from this leadership vacuum, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Many people assume activism is for experts, charismatic leaders, or fearless extroverts—not ordinary people like them. If that's you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 3: Lack of Confidence – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Many people assume activism is for experts, charismatic leaders, or fearless extroverts—not ordinary people like them. If that's you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Many people despair that there's no point to participating in activism. If that's you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 2: What’s the Point? – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Many people despair that there's no point to participating in activism. If that's you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Many people care deeply about injustice but feel frozen when it comes to taking action. If that's you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
Obstacle 1: Just Can’t Get Started – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 11, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Many people care deeply about injustice but feel frozen when it comes to taking action. If that's you, read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
I wrote a guide to overcoming the nine biggest obstacles thwarting activists. In the coming days, I'll be spotlighting each one. Read the full guide here: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
9 Major Obstacles to Activism – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 10, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I wrote a guide to overcoming the nine biggest obstacles thwarting activists. In the coming days, I'll be spotlighting each one. Read the full guide here: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/9-...
One of the biggest myths in activism is the belief that if enough people get riled up, something will have to change.
June 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
One of the biggest myths in activism is the belief that if enough people get riled up, something will have to change.
You don't have to be a Gandhi, King, or Mandela to make a difference. Your job is to be one of millions, not a charismatic savior.
June 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
You don't have to be a Gandhi, King, or Mandela to make a difference. Your job is to be one of millions, not a charismatic savior.
Want to be the smartest activist in the room? Read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/th...
The Missing Piece Between Tactics and Winning – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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June 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Want to be the smartest activist in the room? Read this: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/th...
Anyone can slap together a protest. But do you have a *strategy*?
June 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Anyone can slap together a protest. But do you have a *strategy*?
If you're having trouble getting started in activism, just rip off the band aid and reach out to an organization. Remember, it's not marriage. You can step away if you choose.
June 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
If you're having trouble getting started in activism, just rip off the band aid and reach out to an organization. Remember, it's not marriage. You can step away if you choose.
I hope one day the current era will be regarded as a dark age for activism — because that will mean people have become much smarter and more intentional about how to influence unjust institutions.
June 2, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I hope one day the current era will be regarded as a dark age for activism — because that will mean people have become much smarter and more intentional about how to influence unjust institutions.
Our institutions are getting smarter at manipulating people.
*We* need to get smarter about how we influence *them*.
*We* need to get smarter about how we influence *them*.
June 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Our institutions are getting smarter at manipulating people.
*We* need to get smarter about how we influence *them*.
*We* need to get smarter about how we influence *them*.
A manifesto for people who are tired of being told to care harder: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/ma...
Manifesto – I Will Teach You to Change the World
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May 29, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A manifesto for people who are tired of being told to care harder: www.iwillteachyoutochangetheworld.com/resources/ma...