Resource Round Up: Recognizing Shared Humanity
From Hollywood intimacy coordinators to former politicians to academics, there is an increasing plea for all of us to recognize the shared humanity in everyone
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| Image credit to Consent Wizardry for the above |
...even if its someone with whom you disagree with on major political or moral matters. Here is a round up of a few different perspectives on the matter.
There is no growth, he [Gabor Maté] observes, without emotional vulnerability. While Maté is speaking of individuals, the same also applies to societies. Recognizing our shared existential insecurity, and understanding how it is currently used against us, can be a first step toward creating solidarity.
- from The Age of Insecurity by Astra Taylor
How to see the humanity in anyone by Scott Shigeoka on Psyche
This reel by Jagmeet Singh on Instagram, "Giving Water to Your Enemies: The Story of Bhai Kanhaiya Ji and recognizing our shared humanity"
Also, on November 17th, I had the pleasure of watching a lecture by Daniel Miksha online through the Green College Public Lecture series, "Building Heaven on Earth: Hutterites and Utopian Socialism in North America." In his lecture, Miksha offered three rather unexpected and specific pieces of advice titled, "Advice for the Left", meant for those of us who seek to connect with and recognize the shared humanity of folks who are not on the Left:
1. Speak the language of the working class
2. Improve religious literacy
3. Pick your battles
- from Daniel Miksha's lecture ""Building Heaven on Earth: Hutterites and Utopian Socialism in North America," delivered November 17, 2025, through Green College UBC
At time of posting this, Miksha's lecture is not yet available publicly, however, if Green College does decide to upload it, it will be available on their YouTube channel here.
Further Reading
ACIP: Resources for having Tough Conversations at Work
Listening versus Persuading: What Listening is Not
