Episode
#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
59:09
Published: Sat Oct 09 2021
Description
Charles Eisenstein is a public speaker and author specialising in the ecology movement. The climate debate is chaos. Activists and skeptics can't talk to each other and for every article suggesting one point of view there's another refuting it. People are either malicious world-killers or useful idiot dupes. Expect to learn why the climate change debate is so difficult to navigate, why it's supposedly impossible to find an impartial climate scientist, Charles' suggestions for how to navigate this conversation while not losing your mind and much more... Sponsors: Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Check out Charles' Substack - https://charleseisenstein.substack.com/ Follow Charles on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ceisenstein Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
In this episode, Charles shares insights on why it's difficult to navigate the debate around climate change, as well as tips on how to approach the conversation without losing your mind.
00:00 - 05:11 (05:11)
Summary
In this episode, Charles shares insights on why it's difficult to navigate the debate around climate change, as well as tips on how to approach the conversation without losing your mind.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The emphasis on cutting emissions to save the planet is not enough.
05:11 - 11:14 (06:03)
Summary
The emphasis on cutting emissions to save the planet is not enough. Environmentalists need to focus on protecting and healing the Earth to prevent a slow death through various forms of damage such as deforestation, water pollution and soil destruction.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker expresses their ethical concerns about the effects of oil exploration in different regions, regardless of its impact on climate change, and discusses the failure of certain predictions about the environment.
11:14 - 17:22 (06:07)
Summary
The speaker expresses their ethical concerns about the effects of oil exploration in different regions, regardless of its impact on climate change, and discusses the failure of certain predictions about the environment.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The land area of virgin forests is shrinking, while biofuels and tree plantations are growing, and they are not as alive as old growth forests.
17:22 - 23:06 (05:44)
Summary
The land area of virgin forests is shrinking, while biofuels and tree plantations are growing, and they are not as alive as old growth forests. There is a debate about whether or not there is an insect apocalypse, part of the "save the world" narrative.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
People crave totalizing narratives that provide them with a sense of certainty and control in an uncertain world, whether it be through religion, radical political movements, or conspiracies.
23:06 - 34:25 (11:18)
Summary
People crave totalizing narratives that provide them with a sense of certainty and control in an uncertain world, whether it be through religion, radical political movements, or conspiracies.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The politicization of science and the weaponization of political narratives have led to a crisis in scientific reliability and validity, creating a religious-like divide in the interpretations of data.
34:25 - 40:48 (06:22)
Summary
The politicization of science and the weaponization of political narratives have led to a crisis in scientific reliability and validity, creating a religious-like divide in the interpretations of data.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The deceleration of technological progress is being felt by people causing them to reevaluate their priorities, which must be based on the animating principle of love of life.
40:48 - 50:02 (09:14)
Summary
The deceleration of technological progress is being felt by people causing them to reevaluate their priorities, which must be based on the animating principle of love of life. The new human must embrace the happiest qualities found in different cultures around the world.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The instinct to find like-minded people when facing criticism can create polarization in society.
50:02 - 58:04 (08:01)
Summary
The instinct to find like-minded people when facing criticism can create polarization in society. Finding common ground and being open to changing one's beliefs can help reduce this divide.
Episode#382 - Charles Eisenstein - Why Is The Climate Debate Such A Mess?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, Chris Williamson interviews Charles Eisenstein about the transformational movement, climate change, and how we can tackle these seemingly insurmountable issues by reconnecting with ourselves and each other.
58:04 - 59:07 (01:02)
Summary
In this episode, Chris Williamson interviews Charles Eisenstein about the transformational movement, climate change, and how we can tackle these seemingly insurmountable issues by reconnecting with ourselves and each other.