Another absolute banger from @pluralistic on small p vs big P politics.

https://pluralistic.net/2026/10/01/data-centers/#now-make-me-do-it

"[...] changing the system requires systemic work. Hell is other people because other people are great but it's so hard to get them to do things your way. That takes time and understanding and togetherness and arguing and forgiving."

I just want to add that, yes - that, but also brings joy and togetherness, and mutual aid, and community, and security, and the satisfaction of doing something worthwhile!