Knowledge precedes change. Two decades ago Robert Putnam’s groundbreaking book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, showed readers how fundamental community groups were to the health of democracies around the world. For a quick shot of inspiration into why this is true, you can start with this 2023 film that reviews the legacy of the book’s impact and examines the state of American community today: Join or Die: A Film About Why You Should Join a Club (And Why the Fate of America depends on it!). It is available on Netflix. Don’t just think. Do. Powerful ideas can create big waves of attention, but if these ideas…