Common Cause SA

Common Cause South Africa is a growing network of people working to engage cultural values to create a more equitable, sustainable and democratic society.

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

GDP not reliable and complete, AND it continues 'mind printing' humans to focus on putting extrinsic values (wealth and power) above compassionate / intrinsic values such as equity, justice, environment, wisdom, helpfulness -- all vital to help build community and resilience. https://t.co/dYXM7ss6cV

[Lorenzo Fioramonti @lofioramonti]

GDP is no longer a reliable compass. GDP figures may continue to be released like clockwork every quarter, but they increasingly provide an incomplete picture of economic activity, argues Swiss economist Thomas Straubhaar https://t.co/eKVmOFJcJK

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Good positive framing of the water crisis. Ignore the blame-gaming and dooming-and-glooming. Instead up the positive framing, which in turn strengthens intrinsic values and thus societal collaboration to take constructive action.
https://t.co/fEhulLZru1

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Practice using language that triggers a deeper connection in people's minds to the social and environmental change efforts you are working on.
https://t.co/OsyOGnkjj5

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

How tech (& other) companies persuade us. Shared value is built when persuader & persuadee agendas coincide. https://t.co/GYVHIq5FN4

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Language (values & mental frames) to the rescue of the natural world. This also applies to other societal issues.

https://t.co/CQ2IusMHH3

[Robert Zipplies @ZippR]

Don't despair just yet about the state of humanity. We're undergoing massive transformation towards humanity's "better moral qualities". https://t.co/XfLU1IszqN

[Robert Zipplies @ZippR]

Courageous business leader triggers moral revolt of CEOs against Trump. More scope for that in SA. #ValuesSA
https://t.co/mvHCsa5Zxk

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Presenting THE facts can be counter-productive if it evokes emotions & avoidance responses. Cognitive dissonance! Frame messages with care.

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Giving rights to nature strengthens intrinsic values in society. It sends strong signal that all life is connected.
https://t.co/2U2Jy2NC49

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Giving rights to nature strengthens intrinsic values in society. It sends strong signal that all life is connected.
https://t.co/2U2Jy2NC49

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

#BlackMonday framing activates racially divided thinking. What positive protest framing would unite us against #Zupta for #ValuesSA?

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Action against #Zupta by all is vital, but #BlackMonday was poorly framed and is triggering racial divide. Acting together builds bridges.

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Protest Zuma's reshuffle today at Parliamanet at 11am .https://t.co/YhssS5PnuT

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

The Pope: “reforming the social structures that perpetuate poverty, requires a conversion of heart and mind.” -- and of course human values

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

"We have lost our story" - Yuval Harari. We now need to create a shared, global story or vision founded on compassionate values. #ValuesSA

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

"Human values to accelerate positive change" workshop. 2 March. Cape Town. With @PfP4SA @louisevanrhyn #ValuesSA
https://t.co/sDoABTD3P2

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Don’t think of an elephant! Oops, too late! You may just have weakened the support for your cause.
https://t.co/1NjhrMFEm7

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Last chance to register for Stellenbosch 23 Feb workshop to learn to work with #values and frames? #valuessa https://t.co/P0TJOdXweS

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

'Thick networks' important to build community. This builds a kinder public life based on intrinsic values. From @monbiot @CommonCauseSA

[Common Cause SA @CommonCauseSA]

Current politics of individualism shifts us from intrinsic/compassionate to extrinsic/materialistic values. From @Monbiot @commoncausesa