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Second Transition Podcast

Second Transition Podcast

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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 futures that lie ahead.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Second Transition Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Second Transition Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Second Transition Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Second Transition Podcast - Episode 18 - Symbiocene

Episode 18 - Symbiocene

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07/04/22 • 22 min

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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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 21 - Thrivability

Episode 21 - Thrivability

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08/15/22 • 26 min

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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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 6 - Degrowth

Episode 6 - Degrowth

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01/15/22 • 25 min

In this episode Phil speaks with Giorgos Kallis, author of the books "Limits" and "The Case for Degrowth", and Filka Sekulova of the think-tank Research and Degrowth, who researches the economic basis of happiness as well as degrowth and nature-based solutions in cities. You can follow Giorgos on twitter at https://twitter.com/g_kallis and can follow Filka's work at https://twitter.com/R_Degrowth
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 15 - Social Innovation

Episode 15 - Social Innovation

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05/23/22 • 24 min

In this episode Phil talks with Flor Avelino, a researcher with the Dutch Institute for Transitions (DRIFT, https://drift.eur.nl/). They talk about the interplay of social and technological change, the different kinds of power that make (or break) transformations, and examples such as Wikipedia and the sharing economy, You can find Flor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlorAvelino
The Manifesto for Transformative Social Innovation can be found here: https://tsimanifesto.org/
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 11 - Community

Episode 11 - Community

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03/28/22 • 24 min

In this episode Phil speaks with chef and social entrepreneur Mark Brand. Brand, host of the new radio show and podcast "Better", works with communities around the world to solve problems such as hunger and homelessness from the ground up by rebuilding compassionate, caring communities. We talk about the future of cities, overcoming the stigmas of problems like poverty and homelessness, and showing people that no problem is too big to solve.
You can find out more about Mark here: https://www.markbrandinc.com/, about his foundation, A Better Life, here: https://www.abetterlifefoundation.us/, and follow Mark on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RealMarkBrand
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 4 - The End of the World

Episode 4 - The End of the World

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12/08/21 • 24 min

In this episode I speak with Anishinaabe author Waubgeshig Rice, author of Moon of the Crusted Snow. We talk about story, colonialism, the end of the world, and envisioning what comes after. Waub co-hosts the Storykeepers podcast, which is on all major platforms. You can also find Waub Rice on Twitter: @waub, on Instagram: @waubgeshigrice, and on his website http://www.waub.ca/. His novel is available wherever books are sold.
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 1 - Hopepunk

Episode 1 - Hopepunk

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10/30/21 • 25 min

On this first episode of The Second Transition, Phil talks with the inspirational Elin Kelsey, author of "Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis." Phil and Elin discuss moving from an empty hope to evidence-based hope. We talk about "hopepunk", a new vision for making change, with a cameo by sci-fi author Alexandra Rowland, who coined the term. Elin and I also talk about vision and making change "crave-worthy." Finally, we talk about the many amazing ways that youth are reimaginging social action.
You can follow Elin Kelsey on Twitter: @elinkelsey
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 2 - Private Sector

Episode 2 - Private Sector

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11/12/21 • 24 min

In this episode Phil is joined by Jamie Beck Alexander, Director of Drawdown Labs. We also hear from Ben Franta, a physicist and historian at Stanford, who helps us understand the concept of predatory delay. Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jabeckx and learn more about Drawdown Labs here: https://drawdown.org/programs/drawdown-labs
Thanks also to ClimatePod and Ben Franta for letting me use the excerpt from their conversation. Follow them both on: Twitter https://twitter.com/BenFranta and https://twitter.com/ClimatePod
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 17 - Abolition

Episode 17 - Abolition

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06/20/22 • 29 min

In this episode Phil is once again joined by Ricardo Levins Morales for a conversation about police abolition and the deep roots of policing in the Klu Klux Klan and schemes to maintain the oppression of people of colour.
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Second Transition Podcast - Episode 5 - Food Sovereignty

Episode 5 - Food Sovereignty

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01/01/22 • 24 min

In this episode Phil talks with Dr. Million Belay, general coordinate for the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (https://afsafrica.org/). We explore food sovereignty, how corporate control of food systems has come to be, the Green Revolution, and agroecology. You can follow Million on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Million_Belay).
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How many episodes does Second Transition Podcast have?

Second Transition Podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Second Transition Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Second Transition Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 4 - The End of the World' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Second Transition Podcast?

The average episode length on Second Transition Podcast is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Second Transition Podcast released?

Episodes of Second Transition Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Second Transition Podcast?

The first episode of Second Transition Podcast was released on Oct 29, 2021.

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