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The Ecology of Communication: Moving Beyond Polarization in Service of Life | Reality Roundtable 10

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Jul 28, 2024
Nora Bateson, a systems thinking advocate; Rex Weyler, a Greenpeace co-founder; Vanessa Andreotti, a social justice educator; and Daniel Schmachtenberger, a researcher on civilization, explore the 'ecology of communication.' They discuss the detrimental effects of performative language and polarization on authentic connections. The conversation emphasizes fostering dialogues rooted in shared understanding and perspective-taking. They advocate for a more interconnected communication approach, drawing parallels between language diversity and ecological systems to address societal crises.
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Ecology of Communication Defined

  • An ecology of communication recognizes that everything said or unsaid lands in a complex context.
  • This context includes intellectual, historical, economic, personal, and other factors that influence interpretation.
ANECDOTE

Monoculture Communication

  • Rex Weyler compares monotone communication to a monoculture forest, lacking diverse relationships.
  • He highlights how linear problem-solving, like focusing solely on electric cars for climate change, ignores systemic complexities.
INSIGHT

Ecology vs. Environment

  • Vanessa Andreotti emphasizes the difference between environment (static) and ecology (dynamic interplay).
  • She links current communication habits to colonialism, hindering our ability to address complex issues.
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