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Voices for the Planet: Scientists, Activists, Farmers & Filmmakers Speak Out

December 16, 2024·14 min·1 clip
A scientist argues humans are like chimpanzees with automatic weapons—extraordinary technological tinkerers creating planetary problems we are psychologically incapable of solving.
This episode explores humanity's relationship with nature through multiple voices, examining how animals communicate, the lessons they offer for living in harmony, and the urgent environmental crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity. It critiques human technological prowess without wisdom and proposes systemic solutions like a circular economy while exposing political obstacles to change.

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A serious conversation about land, the planet, and the ethics of staying awake.

Voices for the Planet moves from farm memory into questions about how people live on a planet that feels more fragile by the minute. It works best when it keeps roots, technology, coral reefs, invasive species, and moral responsibility in the same frame without turning any of…

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Press play if you want climate talk that feels personal, not packaged, rooted in farm memory and a strong sense of place.

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