Commune with Jeff Krasno
75. The Story of Separation with Charles Eisenstein (Part 2)
February 19, 2020 · 37 min
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A philosopher argues that one idea underlies every crisis we face, and changing it changes everything.
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In this episode
- Why the belief in a separate self drives conflict and environmental destruction
- How a story of interdependence makes unsolvable problems approachable
- The connection between personal worldview and political polarization
- What it looks like to choose a different relationship with nature and each other
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.
About Commune with Jeff Krasno
The Commune Podcast is where we explore the ideas and practices that help us live healthy, connected, purpose-filled lives.
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