"Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly" by Judith Butler is a profound analysis of the dynamics of public gatherings in the context of current economic and political conditions. Butler views assemblies as diverse forms of performative action and expands her theory of performativity to argue that precarity – the destruction of living conditions – is a driving force behind today's highly visible protests. The book offers a critical engagement with the current political landscape and highlights the challenges arising from the failure of neoliberalism to ensure a livable life for the majority of people. Butler calls for a transformative politics and illustrates how these ideas are relevant in the ongoing struggles on the streets and in public spaces worldwide.