Trailer for Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
09/19/22 • 1 min
How have humans become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate, trigger the sixth mass extinction, and cause serious harm to the biosphere? And with all the abilities and technologies we've accrued, why do we so often oppress instead of uplift one another? Join us as we explore the hidden driver behind the converging crises of the 21st century. It all comes down to power - our pursuit of it, overuse of it, and abuse of it. Learn how different forms of power arose, what they mean for us today, and why giving up power just might save us.
Learn more at power.postcarbon.org
How have humans become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate, trigger the sixth mass extinction, and cause serious harm to the biosphere? And with all the abilities and technologies we've accrued, why do we so often oppress instead of uplift one another? Join us as we explore the hidden driver behind the converging crises of the 21st century. It all comes down to power - our pursuit of it, overuse of it, and abuse of it. Learn how different forms of power arose, what they mean for us today, and why giving up power just might save us.
Learn more at power.postcarbon.org
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Introduction to Power
Climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, poverty, and inequality are all symptoms of one overarching problem: the way we humans accumulate and use power. If we want to address this problem and reduce the chances of a chaotic collapse of society, we will have to confront our overuse and abuse of power. But first we'll need to define power (both physical and social) and learn how energy flows through ecosystems and human society. Take a tour of these topics with succinct explanations from renowned energy and sustainability expert, Richard Heinberg, and clarifying stories that feature airplane flights, wrecking balls, charismatic leaders, and other seats of power. For more information, please visit our website.
Learn more at power.postcarbon.org
Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival - Trailer for Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival
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Melody Travers
Something's been bothering me. How is it that humans have become powerful enough to disrupt the world's climate?
Richard Heinberg
And here's another question. We humans have some amazing abilities, but why do we so often use them to oppress instead of uplifting one another?
Rob Dietz
Yeah, all around me, I see people living in tents on the streets here in the wealthiest country in the world, and we know more than ever before about ecology, but we're still wreck
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