Second Transition Podcast

How might our strategies for solving the world's biggest problems change if we knew that radical, system-wide change was already underway? In this podcast, anthropologist and award-winning science communicator Phil Loring will talk with experts, activists, and visionaries from around the world and ask, What might a radically changed future entail? What steps can we take right now to change course and make such a future possible? Join us in this expansive conversation about the amazing futuresthat lie ahead.

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Episode 22 - The Second Transition

August 30, 2022

In this final episode of the season, guest host Dr. Hannah Harrison interviews Phil about the show, what he's learned, and his own aspirations for a radically changed future. They also discuss the meaning behind the "the second transition"!

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Episode 21 - Thrivability

August 15, 2022

Michelle Holliday, author of "The Age of Thrivability: Vital Perspectives and Practices for a Better World" joins me on this episode. We talk about changing world views about the future, regenerative agriculture and tourism, building bridges, healing, and the joys of leaving the mechanistic world view behind. You can learn more about Michelle and her work here: https://michelleholliday.com/ and can follow her on Twitter @Thrivability and LinkedIn and Medium @Michelleholliday

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Episode 20 - Cities and the Mind

August 2, 2022

Neuroscientist Robin Mazumder joins me to talk about cities and the effects they have on our minds and mental well-being. We talk about ways cities can be hostile to the unhoused and those with disabilities, and Robin makes the case that cities can be a part of a more caring and equitable world. You can follow Robin on Twitter @RobinMazumder.

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Episode 19 - Decarbonization

July 18, 2022

Dr. Brett Favaro, author of "The Carbon Code" and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University joins Phil for a conversation about climate change, electification, and climate justice. We talk about the exciting solutions that exist now and the challenge of convincing more people to act in an information ecosystem full of harmful messaging and misinformation. You can follow Brett on Twitter @LetsFishSmarter and find his book wherever books are sold.

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Episode 18 - Symbiocene

July 4, 2022

In this episode Phil speaks with environmental philosopher and author of Earth Emotions, Glenn Albrecht. They talk about the importance of having a language for the feelings we experience during environmental crisis and change, and about developing a new vision for humanity, a future Glenn calls "the Symbiocene." You can find Glenn's writing on his blog, https://glennaalbrecht.wordpress.com/, and in his book, Earth Emotions (2019), which is for sale wherever books are sold.

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