How Ideas Become Mainstream: Unlocking the Overton Window

Discover the Overton Window, the fascinating concept that defines which ideas society deems acceptable—and how they shift over time! From unthinkable to mainstream, this 7-minute video breaks down how the Overton Window shapes politics and culture. Through vivid examples like women’s suffrage (1800s–1920), marijuana legalization (1990s–2020s), and same-sex marriage (1980s–2015), we explore how activism, media, and events move the window, turning radical ideas into policy. Learn why some ideas gain traction while others stay taboo, and how you can spot these shifts in today’s debates on AI, climate, and more. Perfect for anyone curious about social change! Like, subscribe, and comment with ideas you think are shifting the window now! #OvertonWindow #politicsexplained #socialchange #IdeasThatShapeUs #politicaltheory #cultureshift #activism #historylessons #samesexmarriage #marijuanalegalization #WomensSuffrage #climatechange #AIRevolution #mediainfluencer #publicopinion #policychange #criticalthinking #societytoday #youtubeeducation #Artofthedeal #donaldtrump #presidentdonaldtrump