Counter-moments

The logic of power enters a crisis when participants think and feel in terms of other relational logics, such as a community of mutual respect and shared responsibility. Whether and to what extent mutual respect exists can depend on a variety of conditions, including personal experiences and situational circumstances, as well as a strong social movement against absolute power. The more widely resources are distributed in a society, the better the chances of preventing or countering the accumulation of power.

Striving for counter-power is a natural and often unavoidable counter-strategy against (imperialist) power; however, counter-power also exhibits the typical characteristics of power and power-logical thinking; only when those involved jointly recognize and effectively protect rules and norms of mutual respect (civility) are absolute power structures and power logic overcome.