Made for nature lovers and audiophiles alike, Future Ecologies explores our eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. Every episode is an invitation to see the world in a new light — weaving together narrative and interviews with expert knowledge holders. The format varies: from documentary storytelling to stream-of-consciousness sound collage, and beyond. Episodes are released only when they're ready, not on a fixed schedule (but approximately monthly). This ...
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Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany.
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Resilient Futures is a monthly podcast on all things resilience! The show examines this topic by discussing ongoing research, highlighting current efforts, and sharing stories of resilience in diverse contexts across the world! By exploring a wide variety of perspectives, the show digs deep into understanding the many dimensions of resilience. New episodes will be released at the start of every month. If you have questions about things we've discussed or have suggestions for future episodes, ...
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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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Welcome to Second Nature, a podcast about living with ecological grief. Each week, Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo takes us on a deeply personal journey about planetary loss, and what we love, what we have lost, and how we move forward. Through a series of engaging, thought-provoking, and moving conversations with incredible guests from around the world, Second Nature is an invitation to come together to share stories of loss, love, despair, and joy, as we learn how to live with – and embrace – ecologica ...
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Welcome to The Strange Attractor, an experimental podcast hosted by CoLabs Australia. We invite you to join us as we delve deep into the world of bio-based and bio-inspired design, exploring how transformative innovation and living systems thinking could help us catalyse the transition towards a more resilient and regenerative future for people and the planet.
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Join social ecologist and river restoration expert Dr. Siwan Lovett in conversations about the ideas, issues and opportunities that relate to our connections with nature and each other. This podcast offers open, honest and practical insights for us to reflect on in our daily lives.
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After 30 years working to restore nature in forests and on farms, Pete Leeson takes time out to revisit the people he’s met along the way. Throughout the series, Pete discovers how land managers are adapting and responding to the nature crisis we all face, while navigating the economic challenges within farming today. People are at the heart of this podcast, holding the potential to do some incredible things. We meet farmers, ecologists, rewilders and more to find out how communities are bui ...
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Osha interviews people who are dedicated to working to create a better future for us all in the fields of art, nature and humanity. We explore stories and discover people on a quest to deepen our connection to life and to our common humanity. On Aspire with Osha you’ll meet people who are passionate about creating a more positive future. There will be music, poetry and inspiring stories. Come hang out with us and if you like what you hear, like us and help spread the word. Thank you!
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Even though it rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest, water isn’t as plentiful as it may seem. Join Michael Brent of Cascade Water Alliance as he dives deep discussing today’s most pressing water issues in King County, Washington and beyond from water quality, to sustainable landscaping, to climate change, and the future of our water. Monthly episodes will educate and help homeowners, gardeners, teachers, and students feel empowered to preserve water. Water is a resource we all need and you c ...
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SustainNOW Podcast - Exploring Climate Solutions with Innovators and Entrepreneurs
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SustainNOW interviews entrepreneurs and scientists on innovative climate solutions in sectors like agriculture, investing, carbon sequestration, and much more. Hosted by Friederike von Waldenfels, a tech entrepreneur and climate enthusiast, the podcast raises awareness and inspires action among entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals, encouraging a hopeful and engaged approach to solving the climate crisis. Our Vision: "To dig deeper in finding climate solutions." Our Mission: "Interviewin ...
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A sacred learning podcast traveling into the past, the future, and the present.
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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives
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Discover the powerful forces—environmental, political, cultural, and economic—that shape our built environment and, in turn, our lives. Hosted by award winning architect Dimitrius Lynch, each episode brings you insightful conversations with top industry professionals who reveal how our spaces evolve and impact society. From historical shifts to future trends, SPACES Podcast uncovers the stories behind the places we inhabit and explores how these transformations will continue to influence us ...
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Listen and contribute to this community of voices who speak about our connection and partnership with the living earth.
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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens explores money, energy, economy, and the environment with world experts and leaders to understand how everything fits together, and where we go from here.
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Nordic By Nature is inspired by the Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess, who coined the term Deep Ecology. Each episode is spacious, mindful soundscape, created for you to listen with your headphones. Transcripts available on imaginarylife.net/podcast and foundnature.org/podcast
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Washington's Department of Ecology was the first environmental agency to be established in the U.S., back in 1970. We're headquartered in Lacey, with regional offices across the state, and are tasked with protecting, preserving and enhancing our environment for current and future generations. Here, we post stories from our our environmental programs as well as expertise in scientific research, creative problem-solving, complex project management, and innovative partnerships.Learn more about ...
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EMI (the ecological motoring initiative) creates and facilitates conversations towards a new notion of 'forever' motoring and urban movement, the kind that can be good for the planet but that still respects all the ways we have moved up till now. The future of motoring has to understand its past. Towards motoring within the means of the living planet. Hosted by Andrea Hiott.
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Every day, the people of Veolia work hard to deliver essential services across the UK and Ireland – whether that’s by sorting waste to be recycled, treating wastewater to be reused, providing clean energy to customers and communities or supporting all activities from our corporate offices. But with 14,000 resourcers across over 400 sites, it’s hard to keep up with all the amazing things that our people do… That is why we’ve created Veolia’s ‘Our People’ Podcast. In each episode, we’ll sit do ...
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Explore the past, present and future of human-nature connection with the Eden Project's Tod Coleman. He talks to passionate people, knee-deep in connecting people with the natural world, including scientists, storytellers and psychologists.
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Down to Earth is a podcast about regenerative agriculture, and it’s for everyone who eats. We invite you to meet the people shaping a healthier food system—farmers, ranchers, scientists, land managers, writers, and many others. Designing a future that draws on both tradition and innovation, they’re on a mission to change the paradigm so that the food we eat is healthy and long-term sustainable—for families and growers, for wildlife and water, for climate and planet. downtoearthradio.com
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A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.
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A show about farming regeneratively, wisely, and profitably, on pasture: The ins and outs of the craft of grassland management, farm business, marketing, animal husbandry, and the changing nature of agriculture and rural life.
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The Polson Institute 'Future of Development' Podcast is a conversation series focusing in on cross-cutting issues of poverty and inequality. We facilitate conversations with our network of academics at Cornell University to explore pressing issues and exciting ideas.
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Twenty-five years ago, ErinEarth was two asphalt tennis courts and a dumping ground for a nearby school. Then two local Presentation Sisters, Carmel Wallis and Kaye Bryan, had the audacity to dream big and take action. This is the story of how Carmel and Kaye galvanised the Wagga Wagga community and turned a local wasteland into a half-hectare native garden. A quarter of a century later, ErinEarth stands tall as a beacon of biodiversity, demonstrating sustainable living to the local communit ...
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The official podcast of the Santa Fe Institute. Subscribe now and be part of the exploration!
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The We As Nature podcast is a collection of stories celebrating the many ways people can live in better alignment with the natural world. From artists and food producers to economists and beekeepers, each episode is a personal sharing that dives into the unique encounters and experiences that led each person to where they are now. These stories offer profound insights into how we can all uniquely contribute to the wider ecosystem we are part of, and how this, in turn, may lead us towards a f ...
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Join David Nicholson as he conducts experiments in conversation with leading thinkers in areas that illuminate our past and shape our future. The Out of the Cave podcast is produced for those with a desire to know. Topics include science, philosophy, world affairs, ecology, history, and U.S politics & culture.
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The Long Now Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to fostering long-term thinking and responsibility. Explore hundreds of lectures and conversations from scientists, historians, artists, entrepreneurs, and more through The Long Now Foundation's award-winning Long Now Talks, started in 02003 by Long Now co-founder Stewart Brand (creator of the Whole Earth Catalog). Past speakers include Brian Eno, Neal Stephenson, Jenny Odell, Daniel Kahneman, Suzanne Simard, Jennifer Pahlka, Kim Stanley Robi ...
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The Overstory, a podcast from Sierra Club, brings listeners some of the most surprising, heartfelt, and provocative stories from across the American landscape. With each episode our reporters go beyond the latest news headlines as they profile the people and places on the front lines of environmental activism.
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Climate Change got you down? Worried about the fact that *everything* seems to be getting worse? Wondering how we got to this point in the first place, and what can we do to build a more resilient future? We take a look at historical pastoral & agricultural societies to see what worked and what didn’t, as well as what resources we have today to make better decisions to build equitable systems. We don’t just discuss ecology and history but also take a leftist perspective on prepping, foraging ...
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A cultural food, travel and lifestyle podcast sharing everyday conversations about Food, Culture and Social Impact in Africa - MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA. Come catch a buzz with me; You'll leave with the munchies.....Promise!! I'm Yolanda Busbee!
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Talking Uncertainty is Emergent Futures CoLab’s online talk series. We feature scholars, artists and practitioners who are collaborating on projects that speculate emergent futures in times of radical uncertainty. This series highlights how individuals and communities are staging, designing, performing and transforming futures. In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we also seek to understand how - and why - scholars, artists and practitioners are navigating their projects during a time o ...
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This weekly hour-long program is a forum for powerful conversations with the philosophers, scientists, activists, healers, artists and others who are leading the movements to restore our beleaguered planet to its natural balance. The show deals with the most urgent questions facing the next generation of Earth stewards. How do we reverse ecological damages and create a culture of regeneration? How do we confront the psychological challenges of an uncertain future, while healing the age-old w ...
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Urban Limitrophe is a podcast exploring the various initiatives happening in cities across the African continent (and diaspora) to creatively solve problems, support their communities, create vibrant urban spaces, and build better cities overall. Ideas from the continent are often overlooked. This podcast seeks to bring to light the intersecting ideas and practices from urban planning, architecture, economics, arts and culture, geography, and politics that define our urban living, and uncove ...
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The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our lifetimes. Its scale defies comprehension, and conceals its true nature – not as one gigantic issue, but as many. Even those of us who accept the science and urgency of the climate crisis can struggle to act on our own knowledge and values. No matter who we are, our minds are subject to the Dragons of Climate Inaction: 36 different species of rationalizations – stories we tell ourselves consciously and subconsciously, shaping all of our dec ...
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The podcast about politics, science/tech, philosophy, and whatever else it'll take to get us out of this mess. Let's demand a brighter future together!
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This View of Life takes a deep dive with the best and brightest thinkers on anything and everything from an evolutionary perspective. TVOL is a product of the non-profit ProSocial World and hosted by co-founder and President David Sloan Wilson.
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We Are Carbon is the interview show that helps us to recognise that the future of both our planet and our societies can be incredibly beautiful - and that we all play a role in getting there! Hosted by Helen Fisher with guests joining from across the globe. There's a new episode every other Tuesday, and they'll average 1 hr long. We see endless headlines warning us of the horrific impact that we're having on the climate and how dire the outlook is, but we're going to re-frame this crisis and ...
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“Archival Ecologies” investigates how fires, floods, mold blooms and other ecological events are affecting cultural collections and the artifacts and memories they preserve. As climate change leads to more extreme weather events, the interactions between archives and the environments where they reside are becoming increasingly frequent and fraught. This series tells the stories of such archives, their stewards, and their significance for communities at the forefront of climate change. Season ...
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The Miyawaki Method of micro-forestry is a viral sensation: sprouting tiny, dense, native tree cover in neighbourhoods all around the world. With the promise of afforestation at a revolutionary speed, this planting technique has become the darling of green-space enthusiasts, industry, and governments alike — yet few professional or academic ecologi…
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The Systems Science Behind Our Global Crises: How Energy Drives Economics, Ecology, and Our Future | The Great Simplification Movie
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1:51👉 WATCH THE MOVIE HERE 👈 Three years ago, my team and I created a 30-minute movie that provides a comprehensive systems analysis of the human predicament—spanning energy, economics, ecology, and behavioral psychology. This beautifully animated film aims to help viewers understand the interconnected crises defining our era. When we first released th…
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We routinely refer to "the unconscious" in a way that suggests we all agree on what it means - but in fact, the unconscious is a highly contested domain. For some, it's a subterranean layer of emotions and desires that operate deep below the rational mind, and that drive our behaviour in unpredictable ways. For others, the unconscious barely exists…
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Series 5 Episode 6 - Ecological Monitoring Mike Douglas
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1:00:00Mike has been ecologically monitoring habitat restoration sites for us for nearly a decade. He has shown to us several times over not just the value of monitoring change but also how, when you do monitor change after a habitat restoration project, nature responds rapidly.... but not always by the book! He has uncovered lots of positive changes that…
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NAIDOC 2025 – Strength, vision and legacy through prayer and art
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54:04This NAIDOC week, guest presenter Brooke Prentis has a yarn with two remarkable Aboriginal leaders to find out how they carry strength, vision and legacy through their ministry and art.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Balancing Ecology and Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions in the Borderlands
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55:06Ethan Bonnin, a passionate ecologist and researcher, brings his expertise from the borderlands of southeastern Arizona to our podcast, exploring the intricate balance between ecology and agriculture in the American Southwest. With his background in wildlife biology and conservation, Ethan sheds light on the environmental impacts of livestock grazin…
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When Theology Goes Bad - With Leah Robinson
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2:01:39This week I was joined by my friend Dr. Leah Robinson to discuss her work around Bad Theology. We talk about the importance of contextuality in theology, personal experiences that shape beliefs, and the complexities of faith in modern society. Leah shares her insights on how theology adapts to different contexts and the challenges of navigating per…
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In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed... Mette Aamodt, co-founder of Aamodt/Plumb and the Slow Space Movement, joins the show to discuss the Slow Space Movement - inspired by the Slow Food Movement. We discuss costs, process, application to large-scale home builders, and benefits to us…
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Doctor and professor of public health Wendy Johnson saw in her medical practice people who thrived against all odds, and those who suffered grave challenges due to environmental factors like toxicity, poverty, stress, loneliness, and isolation. Her new book, Kinship Medicine, explores the reality that 80% of our health is determined by factors outs…
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American Disasters: How Classical Calamities Inform Emergency Response Today
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38:32Cynthia Kierner, historian, self-declared "non-21st century person," and Mets fan, is deeply interested in the role of disturbances across American history- hurricanes, earthquakes, and disease, oh my. In her book, Inventing Disaster: The Culture of Calamity from the Jamestown Colony to the Johnstown Flood, she reviews the history of natural disast…
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How mangroves are saving Queensland's Caboolture River, with Margie Dickson
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52:33Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message! In today's episode, Margie Dickson, Environmental Project Manager at Healthy Land and Water, takes us on a journey through her experience leading an innovative project on the Caboolture River which re-establishes mangroves for long-term bank stabilisation and ecosystem resilience. This e…
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Fireflies are among the most celebrated organisms on Earth. What is not to love about their incredible light displays? However, fireflies can't exist without habitat and plants are that habitat. Revisit a conversation between Dr. Sara Lewis and me as we discuss some of the intriguing connections between fireflies and plants. This episode was produc…
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Stem Cell Banking for Pets: Paloma Newton's Journey to Building Elita
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1:22:44Send us a text What happens when a hospitality veteran with a passion for problem-solving discovers her new puppy is predisposed to joint issues? For Paloma Newton, it sparked, naturally, led to an Australian-first in pet healthcare. Paloma's path to founding Elita is anything but conventional. Infact, her entire journey is about as unconventional …
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Episode #231 ... The Late Work of Wittgenstein - Language Games
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28:37Today we talk about the late work of Wittgenstein in Philosophical Investigations. We talk about the meaning of words. Augustine's theory. Forms of life. Rules and practices. Grammar. Geometry. Family resemblance. And the role of a philosopher on the other side of accepting this view of language. Hope you love it. :) Sponsors: ZocDoc: https://www.Z…
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Hijacked by Billionaires with guest Chuck Collins
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33:15Today we are talking about the billionaires that have hijacked the American government. My guest, Chuck Collins, is uniquely qualified to talk about this issue. As heir to a family fortune, he had an insider’s seat at the table of wealth management - and what he learned about how things operate - caused him to do something considered radical - by t…
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Shaping AI for Good: Prosocial Hybrid Intelligence for a Thriving Future - A conversation between Cornelia Walther and David Sloan Wilson
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1:18:14AI is no longer a distant future - it’s shaping our lives right now. But what if we could design it not just to be smart, but to be good? In this powerful conversation, Cornelia Walther and evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson explore how we can build AI systems that truly serve people and the planet. They dive into the concept of Prosocial AI…
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(A)Theist and an Anti-Theist Walk Into a Bar - With Alan Bondar
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1:38:24Today I was joined by my new friend Alan Bondar for a deep and honest conversation. Alan shares his story of leaving vocational ministry and waking up one day as an Atheist... but not only is he an Atheist, he is an Anti-Theist. Alan spends his time helping those "brainwashed by the mind-virus Christianity" de-convert from the faith. I wanted to ha…
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In today’s Frankly, Nate reads and responds to questions from viewers of the channel, offering reflections on a wide range of topics from current events, balancing fear and action surrounding often existential topics, green technology, and more. By directly addressing these questions, Nate aims to further unpack some of the nuances in the complex a…
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Buddhism in the West is often thought of as an ethical or philosophical system first and foremost, based on principles of non-self and impermanence, and universalist in its outlook. So it can come as a surprise to find that in countries like Sri Lanka, there exists a strain of Buddhist nationalism that has fierce pride, religious chauvinism and eve…
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Innovating with Soil Biology - Daniel Tyrkiel [Soil Ecology Laboratory]
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52:20In this episode we return to one of my favourite topics - that microscopic life that lives in the soil. After recognising the significance of soil life for supporting the climate, Daniel Tyrkiel set about exploring solutions that would support farmers to support and work with the biology in soil. The desire was to create a plug and play solution; s…
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The Dalai Lama's legacy for Tibetans in exile
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54:04The Dalai Lama is one of the world's most recognisable people and on July 6, he's turning 90 years old. Tibetans around the world are getting ready to celebrate, including Grammy-nominated musician Tenzin Choegyal.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Algorithmic Cancer: Why AI Development Is Not What You Think with Connor Leahy
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1:37:47Recently, the risks about Artificial Intelligence and the need for ‘alignment’ have been flooding our cultural discourse – with Artificial Super Intelligence acting as both the most promising goal and most pressing threat. But amid the moral debate, there’s been surprisingly little attention paid to a basic question: do we even have the technical c…
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Exploring Anarchist Christianity - With Terry J. Stokes
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1:14:48This week Terry Stokes joins the podcast to discuss his book, "Jesus and the Abolitionists: How Anarchist Christianity Empowers the People". Terry shares his journey from Evangelicalism to Anarchist Christianity, exploring themes of mutual aid, nonviolent communication, and the reimagining of sin and atonement. He emphasizes the importance of commu…
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In this special 200th episode of SPACES, host Dimitrius Lynch reflects on the journey of the show, celebrating its impact on understanding the built environment. He shares personal anecdotes, highlights memorable guests, and discusses the evolution of the podcast. Dimitrius expresses gratitude to listeners and collaborators, while also teasing futu…
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Chaos to Joy - guest Justine Toms of New Dimensions Radio
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47:40In an inspiring conversation with Justine Willis Toms, co-founder of New Dimensions Radio, Osha and Justine discuss the power of deep listening and holding space as they navigate the troubled water of these times with vision, spirit and joy. Justine shares powerful practices and lessons from her storied career. As one of the founding conveners of t…
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Tiger Nuts Unveiled: Chufa's History, Cultivation, and Future in Sustainable Agriculture
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41:24Unlock the secrets of chufa, the humble tiger nut, as we journey through its fascinating history and cultural significance. Discover how this ancient tuber played a role in the diets of our early hominin ancestors and continues to captivate culinary aficionados today. We promise you'll see chufa in a whole new light, from its starring role in the b…
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Ep. 531 - Native Plants Feed Ecosystems
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1:05:39This episode explores the nuances of why it is so important to plant native plants. Native plants are the cornerstone of nearly every ecosystem on Earth because they are both food and habitat wrapped into one. Join me and Dr. Desirée Narango as we explore how native plants feed ecosystems. This episode was produced in part by Dana, Sarah, Lauren, S…
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The 10 Core Myths Still Taught in Business Schools | Frankly 99
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43:23Economics departments around the world teach a narrow boundary story of the way our world works. A narrative of infinite growth driven by consumption and money, which has dominated our culture and unknowingly shaped the way we live. But does this story really reflect our biophysical reality – or the full scope of humanity’s role within it? In this …
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Late Night Existential Explorations - With Tripp Fuller
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2:24:45In this episode, Tripp Fuller returns for a late night conversation. We go deep and fast... I ask Tripp about his thoughts on suicide. Tripp then asks me about the existential crisis motivating my current book project. This turns into a great conversation about the relationship between Process Theology and Radical Theology. I end up accusing Tripp …
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Analytic philosophy has often understood itself as being in some sense "above" history - using reason and logic to explore problems that are timeless and apolitical. But this week we're talking with the author of a new book that places analytic philosophy firmly in its social/historical context.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Diverse Community Ecosystems - Jordy Johnson [&Soul]
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39:31I was thrilled to be able to chat with Jordy Johnson during an unexpected visit I took to &Soul Southall earlier this year. Jordy is the head of community for &Soul who describe their West London community hub as an entire village in a building; a place where they are reimagining urban existence. It was wonderful to immerse in this very unique envi…
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Finding connection and community — reflections from listeners
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54:01What does community look like for you, and how does it shape your spiritual practice? As we reach the mid-year mark, Soul Search listeners and returning guests share their reflections on finding community in a busy — and sometimes isolating — world.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The National Security Risks We’re Not Prepared For: Adapting In an Age of Actorless Threats with Rod Schoonover
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59:25National security concerns have been the invisible hand guiding governance throughout recorded history. In the 20th century, it was defined by a country versus country dynamic: whichever nation was the strongest and most strategic was also the safest. But today, our biggest national security threats don’t come from opposing nations – they are “acto…
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Embracing the Absurdity of it All - With Barry Taylor
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1:44:28This week Barry Taylor joins the podcast to talk about faith, identity, and the complexities of human experience. Together we explore the role of symbolism in faith, the ambiguity and uncertainty that often accompany belief, and the importance of asking the right questions. Barry gets personal as we discuss depression, melancholy, and the search fo…
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How Regulations, Rates, and Rentals Hijacked Homeownership with Zachary Foust
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55:28In this episode of SPACES, Zachary Foust, a Delaware realtor and owner of Loft Realty, discusses the complexities of the housing market and affordability, focusing on the influence of private equity, the challenges faced by homeowners, and the pressing need for affordable and innovative housing solutions to address the current supply crisis. Zach p…
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Cultivating community in urban food forests
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47:05Orion Kriegman and his friends started clearing a trashed vacant lot in Boston to create green space and grow food. City hall was not on their side at first, but with persistence and community effort they were able to secure that lot as permanent green space—and so The Boston Food Forest Coalition was born. A dozen more urban lots were acquired and…
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Caring about Species Extinction and Climate Change from a Faith Perspective: An Interview with Ryan Darr
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23:36Ryan Darr, YDS Assistant Professor of Religion, Ethics, and Environment and an expert on multispecies justice, discusses rapidly accelerating species extinctions, why they matter from an ethical and theological perspective, and why responses to the climate crisis and biodiversity loss requires less individual action and more new kinds of communitie…
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Resisting ICE in the Heart of Chicago: An Update on Resistance
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59:08The streets of Chicago are alive with tension, and the backdrop of our episode is nothing less than the real-life drama of ICE operations and the city's spirited resistance. We welcome back Omar Flores from the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, who joins us to recount his personal encounter with ICE officers, unmasking their…
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Mendel here with an exciting announcement: I'm producing a new video podcast for a local environmental advocacy organization: the False Creek Friends Society. False Creek, as the name suggests, is not a creek. It’s a tidal slough, and it’s one of the most visible waterways here in Vancouver, where I live. It’s right next to downtown, and it’s alway…
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Ep. 530 - Our Relationship with the Joshua Tree
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44:44The Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) has attained celebrity status in recent times, but that hasn't always been the case. For over a century, the Joshua tree was viewed as a useless and repulsive plant that bucked all attempts to tame it. How our relationship with Yucca brevifolia went from hatred to worship is the topic of "Yuck", in which author Ba…
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