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How do we get people to read theory? (hexbear.net)
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I feel like anti-intelectualism has won. People can be given free audiobooks, the physical book, etc but they refuse to read because they view reading theory as bad or some bullshit. I have a friend and she thinks "its posh" to read theory. It seems like everyone has fallen for the propaganda that the only people who read theory are rich white college students. It fucking pisses me off.

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[–] ratboy@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago

Will they do it if you read with them? Or maybe watch movies like the motorcycle diaries with them? Find fiiction novels with communist themes? Maybe find instagram or tiktoker who makes really good videos and send them clips? Would she be more inclined to learn about/from women than men?

If they are starting at the level you mentioned there is no way that they will want to read theory right off the bat. How long did it take you to start reading theory from the first time you heard about communism?

I think sprinkling reels here and there may work to start out, I can find some accounts if you'd like