About the Episode:
The dominant Western worldview sees humans as separate from the Earth, and as a result, humans are growing exponentially without realizing they are cannibalizing their own home.
To understand how ancient civilizations functioned, we can rely on ancestral knowledge. The wisdom of elders is crucial for healing and reclaiming wholeness.
No civilization can thrive or even remain to exist without clean water, clean air, and proper food, so we must shift from the individual to the communal and embrace the larger Self that includes the Earth and all other beings.
In this first episode of a two-part series, host Eduardo Esparza invites regenerative business revolutionary Ra James to touch upon topics such as biomimicry and kincentrism. This is the first of a two-part series on his work of helping to build a regenerative post-growth world.
Eduardo and Ra discuss the dilemma of infinite growth, which could lead to the collapse of our Earth. It also examines our collective psyche and how we can recognize illness's symptomatic expression and understand that being well-adjusted to a sick society does not indicate good health.
In episode 11.1 of Climate Levers, you'll learn about the four main concepts related to growth and the environment: green growth, post-growth, degrowth, and steady-state economics. The conversation delves into the deeper meaning behind these concepts and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of all issues rather than compartmentalizing them. Ra addresses the need for a sustainable economy that balances ecological and human needs.
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About the Guest:
Ra James is a visionary leader in regenerative business, drawing on ancestral wisdom to help individuals and organizations thrive in the modern world. Focusing on revitalizing communities and promoting reciprocal relationships, he aims to restore a kincentric worldview and culture of right-relationship.
Drawing on insights from indigenous elders worldwide, he offers talks, consulting services, and online group workshops to guide leaders in non-linear thinking, purposeful action, and reconnecting with their humanity.
Ra is the co-founder of several initiatives, including FutureElders, which provides an eight-week online un-school for aspiring elders, (re)Biz, a 31-day workshop on sustainable business practices, and Pueo, a regenerative business consulting firm.
Through his work, Ra James is helping to build a more equitable and sustainable future for all.
