MACA BOOK DROPS
What Is MACA? A Repurposed Book as a Tool for Connection
A Socially Engaged Art Experiment
Subject: Art experiment offering a tool for civil, respectful political conversation.
Name: MACA (Make America Civil Again)
Contents:
A repurposed book.
First page: a call to action (see image of text below).
How the MACA Project Encourages Civil Political Conversations
Moving Beyond Social Media Division
Explanation:
The MACA book is a repurposed book containing messages and an invitation to act. They are left in public spaces for people to discover through curiosity.
In today’s climate, social media often amplifies outrage, fear, and division. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Triptych Dialogue encourages respectful, in-person communication—where anonymity fades and understanding can grow.
The Triptych Dialogue: Three Questions That Spark Meaningful Discussion
Core Questions for Political Reflection
The questions proposed in the MACA books are:
- How would you describe the political system of the United States of America?
- Describe your feelings and reactions to the current state of US politics.
- (Finish the sentence) Politics in the United States . . .
How to Use MACA: A Practical Guide to Active Listening and Engagement
Steps to Create Civil, Respectful Dialogue
What you need to do:
Use these questions to start civil political conversations—with friends, family, or strangers.
Listen, actively listen. Look for common ground, a bridge—it's in the emotions, not the facts or opinions.
Leave the book behind for someone else to discover.
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