Thanks for reading and responding.

I was astounded by the breadth of Robinson's book and hurried to finish it so I could give it to a friend. My one minute format does not do it justice.

It is clear to me that he thinks that we have all the tools (physical, financial, legal) we need to collectively address the climate crisis. This book assembles so many hopeful solutions in one place. But, despite having the tools on hand, we are not using them. Why?

Robinson gives us a scenario where people in power might do the right thing. First, he imagines massive disasters. I especially appreciated his description of the destruction of L.A. Second, he brings in the "stick" in the form of violence against people and property. Third, he continually celebrates "people power" using general strikes, non-violent resistance, actions of solidarity, and diffuse power. I think that people power is another way to eat the rich and I much prefer that option. But I keep wondering if any of the change Robinson imagines happens without the stick.