It was great to get this message Claire. I’m interested in exploring and reading in between the monthly meet ups. Thanks for introducing me to Substack. The book I’ve just started reading that seems really relevant to our conversation is The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World. It’s written by Roman Krznaric who is married to the Doughnut economist, Kate Raworth. It has some really good ideas and is readable and persausive.
Thanks for diving in Lynne! I see there are a ton of resources on Roman's website about the book. https://www.romankrznaric.com/good-ancestor. Highlights what a distraction only thinking about changing your lightbulbs and recycling is from the kind of long term vision needed. I will watch a few of his videos.
Kia ora Te Ipu Taiao whanau, what a great initiative! Thank you for all the work you are doing. Painful as it is, I cherish this space to think, reflect and feel about climate change. I recently came across a wonderful book: Humankind by Rutger Bregman. A revision of human history, in line with the thought that Decartes' attachment style set us up for some beliefs we hold in our collective unconscious, Bregman presents a new way to challenge some of the beliefs we take as scientific truths.
Kia ora Gabriela. Looking up his work it was quite refreshing to hear his analysis that humans beings worked to principles of humility and solidarity in pre-agrarian times. Having this basis for understanding human beings makes it unsurprising he was that historian who brought up the taboo word "tax" at Davos a few years ago! The ubiquitous narratives of our natures being self serving, comfort seeking, and apathetic propagate a hopelessness that people can act in solidarity. Looks like a great read to balance out my horrific news intake, thank you.
Kia ora koutou, as someone who regretfully cannot make this zoom time I feel really appreciative of this space to connect with all your whakaaro and thoughts. I hope to be able share some of mine soon. And wonderful book recommendations!
I attended the Climate Psychology Alliance event on Friday night mentioned in my post. There were about 10 talks from people already undertaking huge projects. There is a recently formed German NGO who have 1000 psychotherapists and psychologists doing an array of actions including direct action, climate cafes, talking to politicians and journalists, therapy and group work for scientists and activists, free therapy. Heaps of things, I should receive resources from the talks soon to share with you. Caroline Hickman form the UK Climate Psychology Alliance also spoke, with the air of someone back from the trenches of a decades long war. They are also doing so many different activities. She seemed sad and angry for the children she talks to, but she deadpanned that change may be imminent since she had given a talk to 260 teenagers at Eton recently, "make of that what you will". From my perspective I'm just glad we have started, and we are not alone.
It was great to get this message Claire. I’m interested in exploring and reading in between the monthly meet ups. Thanks for introducing me to Substack. The book I’ve just started reading that seems really relevant to our conversation is The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short Term World. It’s written by Roman Krznaric who is married to the Doughnut economist, Kate Raworth. It has some really good ideas and is readable and persausive.
Thanks for diving in Lynne! I see there are a ton of resources on Roman's website about the book. https://www.romankrznaric.com/good-ancestor. Highlights what a distraction only thinking about changing your lightbulbs and recycling is from the kind of long term vision needed. I will watch a few of his videos.
Thank you so much for work on this take and for holding this space. Kia ora!
Kia ora Te Ipu Taiao whanau, what a great initiative! Thank you for all the work you are doing. Painful as it is, I cherish this space to think, reflect and feel about climate change. I recently came across a wonderful book: Humankind by Rutger Bregman. A revision of human history, in line with the thought that Decartes' attachment style set us up for some beliefs we hold in our collective unconscious, Bregman presents a new way to challenge some of the beliefs we take as scientific truths.
Kia ora Gabriela. Looking up his work it was quite refreshing to hear his analysis that humans beings worked to principles of humility and solidarity in pre-agrarian times. Having this basis for understanding human beings makes it unsurprising he was that historian who brought up the taboo word "tax" at Davos a few years ago! The ubiquitous narratives of our natures being self serving, comfort seeking, and apathetic propagate a hopelessness that people can act in solidarity. Looks like a great read to balance out my horrific news intake, thank you.
Kia ora koutou, as someone who regretfully cannot make this zoom time I feel really appreciative of this space to connect with all your whakaaro and thoughts. I hope to be able share some of mine soon. And wonderful book recommendations!
I attended the Climate Psychology Alliance event on Friday night mentioned in my post. There were about 10 talks from people already undertaking huge projects. There is a recently formed German NGO who have 1000 psychotherapists and psychologists doing an array of actions including direct action, climate cafes, talking to politicians and journalists, therapy and group work for scientists and activists, free therapy. Heaps of things, I should receive resources from the talks soon to share with you. Caroline Hickman form the UK Climate Psychology Alliance also spoke, with the air of someone back from the trenches of a decades long war. They are also doing so many different activities. She seemed sad and angry for the children she talks to, but she deadpanned that change may be imminent since she had given a talk to 260 teenagers at Eton recently, "make of that what you will". From my perspective I'm just glad we have started, and we are not alone.