Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich Helena Norberg-Hodge: Local is Our Future
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Apr 21, 2024 
Helena Norberg-Hodge, founder of Local Futures and a leader in the localization movement, shares her insights on the adverse effects of globalization on communities and the environment. She advocates for local economies as a way to enhance well-being, arguing that reconnecting with local cultures can combat isolation and promote happiness. The conversation addresses the corporate ties in health and environmental issues, urging a shift towards sustainability and activism. Helena emphasizes the importance of personal connections with local farmers for healthier living and a greener future.
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Globalization's Hidden Costs
- Globalization has made us financially and time poorer.
- People now work harder and live more lonely lives than before globalization.
Global Trade's Colonial Roots
- Global trade promotes specialization for export over local self-reliance.
- This system originated from colonialism, debt, and loss of local economies.
UK Post Office Scandal
- The UK's Post Office wrongly accused thousands of workers of theft due to a faulty computer system.
- This caused ruined reputations, imprisonment, and even suicides in small communities.
