Power of Nonviolence

Erica discusses the prevailing belief that power stems from violence, shaped by cultural narratives and historical events. She reflects on her transformative experience at a workshop that introduced her to the effectiveness of nonviolent resistance, challenging the notion that armed conflict is the only path to political change. Through examples like the people power movement in the Philippines and Solidarity in Poland, she highlights how unarmed civilians can achieve significant outcomes, often surpassing those of violent insurgencies.