Our Ancient Futures
Helena Norberg-Hodge offers a path forward that stems from a transformative experience that she had in Ladakh, a remote region on the Tibetan plateau. Ladakh had been completely sealed off to the outside world for centuries—resulting in the happiest and healthiest people that Helena had ever met. But as this paradise opened up to the modern world, its social and ecological well-being quickly unraveled. How might we design ancient futures that reclaim the abundance and equality that our ancestors once enjoyed—what Helena calls the Economics of Happiness.
Cosmic Aikido
Regenesis seeks to design a built environment and human systems to harmonize with natural systems. Their approach to development proves that human activity does not have to be destructive — it can be a source of health & renewal. We speak with Pamela Mang and Joel Glanzberg, two of the founding members and principals of Regenesis. Together we explore the mindset and methods of regenerative development — a radically different way to think and act that has the potential to transform the way humans inhabit the Earth.
I You We Us Them
Facilitation is the process of making something possible. And if you’ve ever led a meeting or organized a group to get something done… you’ve been a facilitator. Originally from the Philippines, Mila Aliana has had quite a remarkable journey leading strategic change projects all over the world. For her, facilitation isn’t just a skill, but a way of being in the world. Together we explore the practice and presence required to facilitate real breakthroughs within groups.
Groups of Groups
A new design methodology is emerging that can transform a collection of self-interested individuals into a harmonious and effective group. And it shows how these groups can work with other groups to create scaling fractals of positive change. This episode is a deep inquiry into collaboration and cooperation with the Prosocial method. We’ll explore the foundational science and core design principles with the founder of Prosocial World, Dr. Paul Atkins. Our journey also takes us to Sierra Leone to speak with Hannah Bockarie and Beate Ebert about their experience with Prosocial during the Ebola outbreak of 2014.
Illuminate Us
Every year, the city of Boston is transformed into an immersive playground. Illuminus is a contemporary arts festival featuring site-specific, installation and performance art. In this episode, we speak with Jeff Grantz, Founder and Executive Director for the festival.
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