Explore the profound yearning for a connection with the natural world and its rejuvenating insights, contrasting the self-centered values of a materialistic society with the humility and communal spirit found in cultures that honor their bond with the wild. Learn from the speaker's encounters with wild animals in water, uncovering lessons in relaxation, empathy, and appreciation for nature's vitality.
Craig Foster, the South African filmmaker best known for his Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher," joins Michael to share a few insights from his new book "Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World."
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