Commune with Jeff Krasno
144. Solving Society's "Impossible Problems" with Charles Eisenstein
December 9, 2020 · 59 min
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A philosopher argues that one flawed idea about the self is behind every crisis we cannot seem to solve.
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In this episode
- Why the myth of the separate self drives conflict and environmental harm
- How shifting to a story of interdependence changes what feels possible
- A framework for approaching problems like polarization and climate change
- What it looks like to act from connection rather than competition
About this episode
The myth of the separate self underlies our entire civilization, says philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein. This dualistic view of the world pits people against each other and turns nature into something we want to control. But we can choose another story — one of interdependence and connection. By doing so we become able to solve “impossible” problems, from political polarization to global warming. Visit onecommune.com/join to watch Charles' online course, Political Hope, and try Commune Membership free for 14 days. Connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune and @jeffkrasno.
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