The Klosters Forum Podcast "I've been to the future. We won." A conversation with Rob Hopkins
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Nov 6, 2025 Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition Movement and climate activist, shares his radical approach to climate solutions. He takes listeners on a theatrical 'time machine' journey to a successful 2030, encouraging us to envision an 'irresistible' future. Rob discusses the importance of fostering hope through storytelling and practical visions, while advocating for small, collective actions. He emphasizes overcoming feelings of powerlessness and urges listeners to join local groups to initiate real change, combining urgency with optimism for a better tomorrow.
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Pass Through Despair Into Purpose
- Rob Hopkins argues we must pass through a 'dark night of the soul' but not stay there, because despair paralyzes action.
- He stresses urgency: 2030 is non-negotiable for halving emissions to meet 2050 targets.
Cortisol Economy Shrinks Imagination
- Hopkins says modern life produces a 'cortisol economy' that shrinks imagination and impairs future-thinking.
- He argues reimagining everything is required and imagination must be rebuilt to enable systemic change.
Time Machine As Theatrical Tool
- Hopkins describes theatrically 'building a time machine' to take audiences to a successful 2030 and bring back photos and sounds.
- He uses these artifacts to cultivate longing for concrete, lived futures like bike rush hours and rooftop farms.
