Guest: Anastasia Kalinina - Co-founder and CEO at reState Foundation

The purpose of Reconnect the Dots is to inspire listeners to rethink, reinvent, and explore new ways of organizing, working, and learning.

In this episode of Reconnect the Dots, Thomas Berg engages in a profound conversation with Anastasia Kalanina about the need for systemic change in governance and the importance of self-organization.

They explore the mental health crisis among politicians, the dual meaning of the term 'Restate', and the necessity of rethinking leadership and success metrics.

The discussion emphasizes community empowerment, the courage to face systemic challenges, and the call to action for individuals to reconnect with their humanity and the planet.

Books and report mentioned

🟣 "The coming wawe - AI, Power and Our Future" Mustafa Suleymann

🟣 "Nexus - A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone aAge to AI" Yuval Noah Hahari

🟣 "The end of the World is just the Beginning - Mapping the Collapse of Glbalization" Peter Zeihan

🟣 "Atomic Habits - Tiny Changes, remarkable Results" James Clear

"Mere Mortals" report https://www.apolitical.foundation/report/mere-mortals%3A-the-state-of-politicians'-mental-wellbeing-and-why-it-matters

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anastasia-kalinina-2400ab4

Takeaways

• Self-organization is essential for impactful governance.

• Mental health issues among politicians are a silent crisis.
• Rethinking governance requires a shift in leadership values.
• Success should be measured by happiness and participation, not just growth.
• Communities can self-govern and create change beyond traditional structures.
• Courage is necessary to face systemic challenges and reimagine solutions.
• The current political system is often rigid and resistant to change.
• We need to ask the right questions to drive meaningful change.
• The interconnectedness of humanity must be recognized in governance.
• A new approach to leadership is needed for a sustainable future.