This book proposes that we can redesign systems if we follow a simple premise: “Ideas are embedded in social arrangements, which in turn produce effects.” It offers arrangements as a rich and overlooked terrain for achieving social justice and world building. Unpacking how ideas like racism and sexism remain sturdy by embedding themselves in everything from physical and social infrastructure to everyday speech and thought habits, Ideas--Arrangements--Effects provides readers with tools to sense, intervene in, and imagine new arrangements.  

In this four-part deep dive, participants read and discuss each section of this book with the authors. It’s a perfect opportunity for people who will benefit from a structured time to read this book.

This reading group is 4 weeks: 5/20, 06/03, 06/10, 6/17 from 6pm - 8pm at the Design Gym. This reading group does not meet on Monday, May 27 in observance Memorial Day. Please enter through 7 Ramsey Street.