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

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

Last chance to register for Stellenbosch 23 Feb workshop to learn to work with #values and frames? #valuessa goo.gl/AfKIri

Don’t think of an elephant! Oops, too late! You may just have weakened the support for your cause. georgelakoff.com/2017/02/18/pro…

"Human values to accelerate positive change" workshop. 2 March. Cape Town. With Partners for Possibility #PartnersforPossibility Louise van Rhyn #Ubuntu #ValuesSA bit.ly/2kUh8uv

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

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

Protest Zuma's reshuffle today at Parliamanet at 11am .groundup.org.za/article/protes…

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

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

Giving rights to nature strengthens intrinsic values in society. It sends strong signal that all life is connected. fb.me/2WmqiVubU

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

Courageous business leader triggers moral revolt of CEOs against Trump. More scope for that in SA. #ValuesSA hbswk.hbs.edu/item/op-ed-a-c…

Don't despair just yet about the state of humanity. We're undergoing massive transformation towards humanity's "better moral qualities". x.com/ValuesStudies/…

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

How tech (& other) companies persuade us. Shared value is built when persuader & persuadee agendas coincide. ted.com/talks/tristan_…

Practice using language that triggers a deeper connection in people's minds to the social and environmental change efforts you are working on. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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. timeslive.co.za/news/south-afr…

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. x.com/lofioramonti/s…