Handsome Jane Fonda asks about hope
Mar 10, 2026
A lively conversation sparked by Jane Fonda's question about sustaining hope. The group swaps wild on-set stories, float tank tales, and sensory-deprivation adventures. They debate staying informed without drowning in negativity and spotlight local civic action, volunteering, and small acts that build solidarity.
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Hope As Active Engagement
- Jane Fonda models hope as active engagement rather than passive optimism.
- She’s still marching, making TikToks, and lobbying, which reframes hope into visible civic work.
Anger And Hope Can Be Productive Together
- Hope and anger can coexist and be productive when channeled into action rather than passive despair.
- Mae Martin noticed Jane Fonda’s brand of hope couples frustration with direct lobbying and activism.
Empathy Hasn’t Disappeared
- Longitudinal research suggests empathy and kindness have not declined despite sensational media narratives.
- Tig found a study showing human altruism remains wired, which offers a broader reason for optimism.