Radical Unlearning

In Radical Unlearning, Lewis Raven-Wallace synthesizes interviews, neuroscience, trauma research, and movement stories to examine how people uproot deeply held beliefs and habits.

The book argues that transformation is embodied and relational, emerging from love, shared struggle, rupture, and repeated practice rather than mere facts or debate.

It profiles individuals who left extremist movements and organizers using somatic practices, surrealism, and collective action to catalyze change.

Raven-Wallace connects concepts of neuroplasticity and trauma-informed approaches to concrete strategies for organizers and activists.

The book aims to reframe political work toward creating conditions for unlearning and sustained behavioral change.